Posted on Mar. 10th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Car accidents in Pittsburgh are on the news constantly. The countless lives lost are enough of a reason to look deeper into why these accidents happen. According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many of these car accidents are the fault of the driver. The study shows that close to 87… read more
Posted on Mar. 3rd, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Each year, countless Pittsburgh motorists are involved in tragic truck accidents on the highways. Commercial vehicles are considerably larger than the average person’s vehicle and can cause severe damages when involved in an accident. For this reason, commercial trucks are regulated by federal and state laws. These laws ensure that truck companies and their drivers… read more
Posted on Feb. 26th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
It is no surprise to most Pennsylvanians that the road to recovery for those who suffer from brain injuries can be a long and complicated one. The cognitive and functional recovery after such an injury requires intensive therapy and months or years of rehabilitation. Unfortunately, many people cannot afford long-term rehabilitation, so they stop treatment… read more
Posted on Feb. 17th, 2016 | in News, Wrongful Death
For the families of Pennsylvanian accident victims, moving on with their lives can feel impossible. One Pennsylvania man knows exactly how that feels. In February 2011, a natural gas explosion in Allentown killed five people and destroyed multiple homes in his neighborhood. The man was at work at the time of the accident. The man’s… read more
Posted on Feb. 12th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
There is a great deal of evidence showing long-term results of traumatic brain injuries. The list of serious consequences seems to keep growing. A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows that those who suffer brain trauma may be more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the future. By the year 2050, the… read more
Posted on Feb. 3rd, 2016 | in Aviation Accidents, News
Air travel has made life easier for millions of people all across the country. Pittsburgh residents rely on airplanes to get them safely from one place to another more quickly than any other form of transportation. While flying is generally safe, plane accidents can unfortunately occur, whether it be a small private plane or a… read more
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 Jan. 21st, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Accidents on the road can lead to devastating injuries and loss of life. When a passenger vehicle is involved in an accident with a truck, the results can be catastrophic. In fact, close to 10 percent of highway accident deaths involve a large truck. A large number of truck accidents are caused because of the… read more
Posted on Jan. 13th, 2016 | in News, Wrongful Death
Hospitals are common defendants in cases involving allegations of wrongful death. The widow of former Pittsburgh Steelers Dwight White filed a wrongful death suit in 2010 against UPMC Presbyterian and neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon after the death of her husband. Maroon was later dismissed as a defendant. Dwight underwent back surgery in June 2008 and was… read more
Posted on Jan. 7th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
Brain injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, slip and falls and other accidents. When a Pittsburgh resident experiences a sudden trauma to the head, they may suffer brain damage as a result of the force of the impact or the piercing of the skull. Often times, those who survive a moderate to… read more
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