Posted on Sep. 24th, 2015 | in News, Truck Accidents
Truck drivers are responsible for a number of pedestrian accidents and car accidents that occur in Pittsburgh. Commercial truck accidents, whether they involve other cars or pedestrians, can cause some of the most devastating injuries of all. Commercial trucks, or big rigs, are typically used to transport commercial goods in the course of business. One… read more
Posted on Sep. 17th, 2015 | in Brain Injuries, News
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect millions of people in this country every year. Typically, this type of injury occurs as a result of some sort of impact to the brain. A majority of brain injuries are caused by a blow or a jolt to the head or an object going through the skull. Motor… read more
Posted on Sep. 11th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
Did you know that in 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 5.6 million car accidents? Thankfully, most of these accidents are minor and only leave people with damage to their cars or property. However, serious car accidents occur, often leaving victims with significant injuries and sometimes death. Determining who… read more
Posted on Sep. 4th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
One of the most difficult times in a person’s life is when they have to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process can be especially difficult when the person dies in a sudden and unexpected way. Fatal car accidents can leave families in complete turmoil, unsure about what to do next…. read more
Posted on Aug. 27th, 2015 | in Brain Injuries, News
Last week, we discussed a tragic car accident resulting in a wrongful death suit against NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. Another racing accident has left one IndyCar driver dead as a result of a head injury. Head injuries are common in many motor vehicle accidents, whether they occur on Pittsburgh highways or the racetrack. IndyCar driver… read more
Posted on Aug. 20th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
When a fatal car accident occurs, both criminal and civil charges may be filed against all responsible parties. Even when criminal charges are dropped, the family of the victim may still proceed with their wrongful death suit in civil court and may recover damages from the driver responsible for the accident. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart… read more
Posted on Aug. 14th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
It comes as no surprise that thousands of Americans, including Pennsylvanians, are killed every year in drunk driving accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that over 10,000 people in the United States were killed in accidents involving a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. Studies have shown that one-third of… read more
Posted on Aug. 7th, 2015 | in Aviation Accidents, News
Over the past couple of years, mysterious plane crashes have captured the attention of Pennsylvanians. Recently, the remains of a Boeing 777 were found in the West Indian Ocean. It appears that these remains are those of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, the flight that disappeared over a year ago with 239 people on board.What causes… read more
Posted on Jul. 31st, 2015 | in News, Truck Accidents
In 2014, over 6,600 large trucks were involved in both fatal and non-fatal accidents in Pennsylvania. Out of those 6,600, nearly 450 of them occurred in Alleghany County. These numbers are considerably higher than the last couple of years. According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, there was a 69 percent increase in… read more
Posted on Jul. 29th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
Fatal car accidents leave the victim’s families in Pennsylvania and elsewhere struggling to hold on. On top of their emotional grief, families will often have never-ending medical bills, funeral costs and other expenses to worry about. However, wrongful death lawsuits may make the coping process a little bit easier for grieving families. According to recent… read more
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