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. 24th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
When a life is lost in a motor vehicle accident, families are left emotionally devastated and unsure of what the future holds. When a child is lost, that grief can be overwhelming. A 2012 accident left one family in shambles after a six-year-old boy was killed. The family was having car trouble when a truck… 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 Dec. 12th, 2015 | in Aviation Accidents, News
Two men were killed and a third man severely burned when a small plane crashed near Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. Friday afternoon just after two pm, it was reported that a Beechcraft BE36 took off from the resort’s private airstrip and crashed about a half mile away. Emergency personnel responding… read more
Posted on Dec. 9th, 2015 | in Brain Injuries, News
Brain injuries are affecting thousands of people all across the country. Many people first begin experiencing problems when an impact to the head causes the soft tissues of the brain to hit the bony structures of the skull. When this happens, the slamming can cause injury to the tissue in the form of lesions or… read more
Posted on Dec. 2nd, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
The mistreatment of senior citizens is a serious issue for many families all across the country. In some especially tragic cases, this mistreatment could lead to death. The children of radio star Casey Kasem believe that their father’s wife of 30 years, Jean Kasem, is at least partially responsible for his death. According to a… 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. 18th, 2015 | in Brain Injuries, News
One of the most difficult consequences of a brain injury is that you may not be able to live a normal life ever again. For NFL athletes, many of whom devote their whole lives to football, a brain injury can be devastating for their careers. NFL star Rashean Mathis has been placed on injured reserve… read more
Posted on Nov. 11th, 2015 | in News, Wrongful Death
If a family believes that another party’s negligence caused the death of their loved one, the surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against those parties. One family recently filed such a lawsuit in Pittsburgh after a woman living near the Armstrong County Jail was killed. Authorities have charged an… 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
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