Blog: Car Accidents

Jul 21, 2013

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 crash, it is possible that individual will suffer devastating injuries. This is particularly true when in the course of the crash, vehicle occupants end up outside of the automobiles. An incident along these lines occurred...

Train derailment leaves at least 5 dead, 40 missing

Jul 9, 2013

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 in many cases these voyages are made without incident, at times accidents do occur. It is likely that many in the Pittsburgh area have heard about the catastrophic incident that took place north of the...

Woman flown to Pittsburgh hospital after head-on collision

Jul 5, 2013

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 the outcome of the accident is minor and any damage or injuries incurred are minor. In other cases however the result can be much more serious. An accident occurred this week in Lawrence County involving...

Bar that provided alcohol in fatal drunk driving accident sued

Jul 3, 2013

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 anyone, sadly this is not always the case. Sometimes car accidents ensue resulting in injuries, or in the worst cases, even death. The son of a police chief of a community in western Pennsylvania sadly...

Driver of SUV injured in collision with light rail

Jun 26, 2013

It is fair to say that no one wants to be involved in a car accident. Despite this notion motor vehicle accidents nonetheless happen on a regular basis in the Pittsburgh area. While they often involve other cars or trucks, sometimes other modes of transportation are involved. Earlier this month an automobile accident involving a commuter train occurred. The incident took place at the end of the workday in Dormont. According to a spokesman with...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach involved in car accident

Jun 26, 2013

No one who is driving or a passenger in a motor vehicle is immune from being involved in a crash. This is illustrated in the recent crash involving former Pittsburgh Steelers coach, Bill Cowher. Earlier this week he was involved in a crash with another vehicle in New York City. Authorities indicate that the incident occurred when a vehicle that was trying to make a turn, ended up cutting him off. That action led to...

Truck crashes into Ohio restaurant

Jun 24, 2013

Talking on a cellphone while driving is permitted in Ohio. That does not, however, mean that the behavior is not distracting and potentially dangerous. Ohio residents were recently reminded of exactly just how dangerous talking on a cellphone while driving can be when a truck crashed through the corner of a restaurant. According to the police report, the driver of a truck was talking to his girlfriend on a cellphone when the accident occurred. The...

How is child support affected by injuries in Pennsylvania?

Jun 12, 2013

As a new feature on our blog we will be featuring guest bloggers to discuss other legal topics as they relate to personal injury. By Lisa Vari on G+ So you're injured in an accident. That is terrible on its own, but on top of that you are no longer able to work. You also have a child support payment. What can you do? In Pennsylvania, the answer is that, like to many other legal...

Drowsy driving can be as deadly as drunk driving

Jun 10, 2013

It seems that sleep is being targeted as a new killer on the rise through Pennsylvania's roads and highways. State officials are now warning everyone on the road: BEWARE OF DROWSY DRIVERS! In addition to distracted driving, recent studies show that driving while fatigued can be added to the list of things drivers should be wary of while they drive. The CDCP (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) shows that nearly 10% of people over...

Firefighter injured by out of control semi files lawsuit

Jun 7, 2013

Truck drivers are often accustomed to driving in a variety of less than ideal driving conditions. Heavy traffic, inclement weather and road construction are all factors that can greatly disrupt a truck driver's ability to perform work duties and stay on schedule. To avoid causing or being involved in an accident, it's critical that drivers of large commercial vehicles remain alert, focused and vigilant shen encountering these types of driving conditions. A firefighter recently filed...