Posted on May. 31st, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Car accidents involving pedestrians can be some of the most devastating of all. Pedestrians lack the protection provided by a vehicle and are therefore are at risk of immediate death upon impact. Sadly, this was the case for a 16-year-old Pennsylvania boy who died early this month in a tragic hit and run car accident…. read more
Posted on May. 12th, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Each year, thousands of people are killed as a result of big rigs on the roadways. Large trucks, including commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, cement mixers, and coal trucks, tend to be harder to navigate than passenger vehicles due to their size and weight. While the sheer size of these trucks is partially to blame, truck drivers… read more
Posted on May. 6th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
Traumatic brain injuries are often caused by car accidents or slip-and-falls. One common cause of TBIs in children is accidents on playgrounds. The number of children who suffer concussions at playgrounds has increased substantially over the past few years according to one recent study. The study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… read more
Posted on Apr. 27th, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Due to their large size and heavy loads, trucks can cause a great deal of damage and injury in a Pittsburgh accident. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently reported that the number of fatalities caused by collisions with large trucks has decreased nationwide. In 2014, the number of truck accident deaths dropped 5… read more
Posted on Apr. 21st, 2016 | in News, Wrongful Death
Plane crashes involving private planes can cause numerous deaths and serious injuries. Airplane accidents in Pittsburgh have left many families devastated. The family of American film pilot, Alan Purwin, is now grieving the loss of their loved one after an accident. Purwin and Carlos Berl of Colombia were killed when a plane crashed in Colombia… read more
Posted on Apr. 13th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
Brain injuries can be some of the toughest injuries to overcome. In many cases, those who have suffered severe injuries to the head do not ever make a full recovery. A young Pennsylvanian girl is allegedly permanently disabled after falling out of a relative’s row house window. Her mother filed a lawsuit against the owners… read more
Posted on Apr. 6th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Pedestrians are at risk every day when crossing the busy streets in Pittsburgh and other major cities. One study shows that pedestrians in wheelchairs face a number of dangers that make them 36 percent more likely to die in a fatal car accident than others. The study, conducted by John Kraemer and Connor Benton at… read more
Posted on Apr. 1st, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Researchers have shown time and time again that truck driver fatigue can play a significant role in motor vehicle accidents. In fact, drowsy driving plays a role in 328,000 accidents each year, including many throughout Pennsylvania. One common reason for this fatigue is a chronic disorder, known as obstructive sleep apnea. The United States Department… read more
Posted on Mar. 25th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Pennsylvanian families are torn apart every year by fatal motor vehicle accidents. Many of these car accident fatalities and serious injuries are caused by a delay in braking or braking with insufficient force. However, there are technologies available that could prevent some of these tragedies from occurring. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems can bring vehicles… read more
Posted on Mar. 18th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
The month of March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, which gives people an opportunity to take a closer look at common brain injuries and how they can be prevented. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), are some of the most typical brain injuries suffered that are caused by a sudden jolt or impact to… read more
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