Car Accidents

When one takes the time to stop and think about it, with so many motor vehicles on Western Pennsylvania roads at any given time, it is amazing how well they generally work together. When all drivers are operating their automobiles...

It is fair to say that nearly everyone reading this blog has heard that it is not a good idea to hold one’s phone and either text or talk while operating a vehicle. Despite this, drivers still engage in this...

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...

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...

What was a fun trip to Disney World for some Ohio high school band members ended in tragedy as the charter bus on which they were traveling was involved in a fatal accident. The commercial vehicle accident occurred during the...

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...

Motor vehicle accidents do not always result in serious injuries. When they do however, injured individuals should be aware that they have legal options. In some cases the best course of action is to file a personal injury lawsuit against...

We've written a lot in this blog about the many dangers associated with distracted driving. In fact, an estimated nine individuals die each day in the U.S. as a direct result of distracted driving and an additional 1,060 are injured....

Drunk driving is a problem that plagues communities throughout the nation, including the Pittsburgh area. While current laws make it illegal to operate a vehicle when one's blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher, individuals still get behind the wheel...

A Pittsburgh area boy was taken to a hospital earlier this month after a vehicle struck him as he was walking. Following the collision the vehicle that struck the boy left the scene. The driver of that vehicle was later...

It is something most drivers have probably experienced at some point in time--feeling sleepy while behind the wheel. While most probably think about long cross-country trips as being the biggest culprit where this is concerned, the reality is it can...

Though the school year for students in the Pittsburgh area is beginning to wind down, in the remaining weeks the regular routine is in effect. This includes designated buses and vans transporting students to and from school. While most of...