Posted on Jan. 29th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol leads to numerous fatalities on the Pennsylvania roadways every year. Even driving under the influence of prescription sleep medication has proven to be dangerous in some individuals. A recent study led by John Booth III of the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that older adults using… read more
Posted on Dec. 31st, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
We’ve all heard about how distracted driving can cause serious accidents out on the Pittsburgh highways. However, researchers were unable to determine what a driver was actually doing right before an accident. That changes with a naturalistic driving study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study looked at the behaviors of drivers over… read more
Posted on Dec. 16th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Last year, we discussed the tragic truck accident involving actor and comedian Tracy Morgan. Morgan suffered severe injuries after a speeding Wal-Mart truck collided with the limousine bus carrying Morgan and six other people. Morgan’s friend was killed in the accident. It was later discovered that the driver of the Wal-Mart truck had not slept… read more
Posted on Nov. 25th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Every year transportation officials tell us how dangerous it is to use a cellphone while driving. What we didn’t know is that it is even more dangerous than they originally thought. According to officials at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, cellphone use while driving is grossly underreported in car accidents. PennDOT spokeswoman Fritzi Schreffler says… read more
Posted on Nov. 4th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
When a car accident occurs, victims and their families are typically overwhelmed with stress and emotions. Many people are concerned about their loved ones who may have suffered catastrophic injuries in the accident. Accident victims and their families are often hit with countless medical bills and rehabilitation costs, as well as lost wages. With so… read more
Posted on Oct. 28th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Car accidents that solely involve other motor vehicles can be tragic enough. But, an accident involving a bicyclist can result in even more serious consequences. One woman was killed recently when her bike was struck by a vehicle near the University of Pittsburgh campus. The woman was an assistant director at the University of Pittsburgh’s… read more
Posted on Oct. 2nd, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Drivers are expected to exercise caution when they are behind the wheel. Drivers who behave negligently or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be held liable for any automobile accidents they cause. These accidents may involve other vehicles, pedestrians or mere bystanders. One man recently crashed into a little girl standing on… 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 Jul. 2nd, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
It is no surprise that Pittsburgh car accidents can result in serious injuries or death. Many of us will be involved in at least one car accident in our lifetimes, so it is important to know what steps to take following automobile accidents.First, you should always make sure that you stay at the scene of… read more
Posted on May. 15th, 2015 | in Car Accidents, News
Every day, thousands of people travel on the busy highways of Western Pennsylvania. Some of these people will be involved in a car accident that will change their lives forever. While some accidents are not preventable, many of them are caused by a motorist who failed to follow the rules of the road. Determining who… read more
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