Car Accidents
Seven cars and trucks involved in fatal I-75 accident
We often discuss how accidents involving large commercial vehicles are typically more serious than other motor vehicle accidents. A recent tragic accident along a stretch of Ohio's Interstate 75 that left two people dead and another injured, illustrates this point.The...
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CDC study raises concerns over safety of older truck drivers
They say that with age comes wisdom and experience. While this may very well be true, with age also, unfortunately comes certain cognitive and physical impairments that can impact an individual's ability to perform certain tasks and duties.When most people...
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PA claims country’s 6th and 22nd worst cities to be a driver
Allstate reports that Pennsylvania has the 6th and 22nd most dangerous cities for driving, according to their "2013 America's Best Drivers Report."The Allstate Insurance Company released its 9th annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" on 27 August. Based on insurance...
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Aggressive driving often factor in trucking accidents
Drivers of large commercial trucks have a lot of responsibilities while operating big rigs. Semis are often loaded with heavy cargo that must be secured properly to avoid damage to the product or an accident. Additionally, truck drivers must closely...
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Tailgating leading factor in many Ohio motor vehicle accidents
Many Ohio motorists have likely at some point or another, been guilty of following another motor vehicle too closely. Commonly referred to as tailgating, during 2012, this dangerous driving behavior was the leading cause of all motor vehicle accidents in...
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Government recommends talking cars to reduce accidents
Drivers of commercial trucks and vehicles, such as semis, busses and dump trucks, bear a great responsibility while operating such vehicles. Not only are these types of large vehicles often difficult to manuever, but drivers are also burdened by the...
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Driving restrictions for commercial trucking industry upheld
In recent years, there have been countless studies and news articles discussing the dangers associated with cellphone usage while driving. While there's no doubt that the use of technology and mobile devices by drivers serves as a potentially dangerous distraction,...
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Driver in fatal truck accident cited in Ohio road rage incident
Drivers of large commercial vehicles are trained professionals who drive as part of their occupation. Unfortunately, even trained driving professionals are not immune to being invovled in accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted driving. A recent fatal truck accident occurred...
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Blown tire causes Pittsburgh area crash
Each day residents of Western Pennsylvania suffer injuries in a variety of different types of accidents. Many of these accidents involve motor vehicles. While the outcome of these incidents is not always serious, whenever someone is involved in a car...
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Train derailment leaves at least 5 dead, 40 missing
There is no question that trains play an important role in our society. In addition to providing transportation to humans from one location to another, they also are regularly used to move products across the country, even the continent. While...
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Woman flown to Pittsburgh hospital after head-on collision
Though no one wants to be involved in a car accident they nonetheless happen on regular basis on roads throughout the Pittsburgh area. They arise in a variety of situations and can involve only one vehicle or multiple automobiles. Sometimes...
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Bar that provided alcohol in fatal drunk driving accident sued
Drunk driving is a safety issue throughout the nation. This sort of activity takes place in the Pittsburgh area all too frequently. While in many instances a drunk driver makes it to his or her destination without inflicting harm upon...
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