Posted on Jan. 31st, 2020 | in News, Uncategorized
Two major motor vehicle accidents which occurred in the Pittsburgh area in recent days triggered large scale investigations by both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Pennsylvania State Police. This article will take an inside look at how the NTSB and the State Police investigate major accidents and will highlight certain of the… read more
Posted on Aug. 25th, 2017 | in News, Truck Accidents
This blog recently discussed the importance of legal protections for victims of truck accidents. The nature of a truck driver’s work requires sometimes long hours on the road. Tired and inattentive truck drivers can be hazardous on the roadways which is why the U.S. Department of Transportation regulates the industry and truck drivers to help… read more
Posted on Aug. 18th, 2017 | in News, Truck Accidents
Unfortunately, truck drivers are sometimes incentivized not to get enough rest and remain on the road long past when they need rest and sleep. Errors become more common when overtired truck drivers and drivers suffering from truck driver fatigue are on the road. Some truck drivers do not abide by legal hours of service requirements… read more
Posted on Aug. 13th, 2017 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Why too many doctors are getting it wrong. When cancer is waging a war on a person’s body and they’re doing everything possible to fight it, a prompt and accurate diagnosis can literally be the difference between life and death. So why do doctors continue to miss important warning signs and fail to properly diagnose… read more
Posted on Aug. 11th, 2017 | in Brain Injuries, News
It is important to be able to spot the signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are serious injuries but at times, such as following a car accident, their impact may not be immediately visible or apparent. As a result, it is important to know what to watch for if a traumatic… read more
Posted on Aug. 4th, 2017 | in News, Wrongful Death
The expectation when elderly individuals enter a nursing home is that they will be well cared for. Unfortunately, in some circumstances, elderly residents of nursing homes may sometimes be physically or emotionally abused. Nursing home neglect or nursing home abuse situations can sometimes lead to injuries or even death. Loved ones of victims of nursing… read more
Posted on Jul. 28th, 2017 | in Aviation Accidents, News
Aviation accidents can be catastrophic for victims and their families and may leave victims and their families wondering what resources are available to them following an aviation accident. Depending on the circumstances of the aviation accident, and the cause of the aviation accident, different parties may be liable to compensate victims for the damages they… read more
Posted on Jul. 21st, 2017 | in Brain Injuries, News
Brain injuries contribute to a significant number of deaths and disabling injuries each year. In total, during 2012, 2.5 million victims suffered brain injuries. TBI injuries account for 30 percent of all injury-related deaths. Traumatic brain injuries are caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the… read more
Posted on Jul. 14th, 2017 | in News, Wrongful Death
When thinking of cases of tragedy, you may be surprised to learn that there is a statute of limitations in place for a variety of crimes. This would bar an individual from pressing charges against another party after a certain time period has lapsed. A wrongful death case surprisingly does. In the state of Pennsylvania,… read more
Posted on Jul. 7th, 2017 | in Car Accidents, News
Distracted driving is an increasingly common problem. Increases in cell phone use, texting while driving and other types of distracted driving lead to car accidents that can result in significant injuries and harm to victims. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports that 11 percent of car accidents were caused by distracted driving. In addition, distracted… read more
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