Car Accidents
ODOT employee killed in fatal truck accident
Ohio Department of Transportation employees often perform work duties to help promote public and highway safety. Many of these employees risk their lives by working in close proximity to moving motor vehicles. A recent fatal accident involving a semi truck...
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Apps developed to try to improve driving behaviors
The term "app" has entered the vocabulary of many individuals throughout the nation, including many residents of Western Pennsylvania. When an issue arises the initial response for many these days is that there must be an app that can be...
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Four injured in Ohio rollover accident
Drivers who operate large motor vehicles such as trucks or motor homes must be extra careful and vigilant while driving. In many cases, maneuvering such large vehicles can be challenging and potentially dangerous. When a driver is distracted or fails...
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Charter bus strikes travelers in disabled car on I-70
Generally, drivers have a responsibility to pay attention to their surroundings when driving at any time of the day, or night. The legal duty is intended to protect not only the driver, but anyone else who may be on the...
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Drivers in Pittsburgh still texting while behind the wheel
It is likely that many residents of the Pittsburgh area are aware of the law put into place in Pennsylvania that prohibits texting while driving. While individuals of all ages participate in the activity, teen drivers are often thought to...
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Van flips in accident on Parkway West
Each day Parkway West in Pittsburgh sees more than its fair share of traffic. While much of the time the vehicles travelling on the stretch of road interact without mishap, at times auto accidents do occur. Last week, a crash...
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Tour bus crash kills 2, injures many other passengers
Throughout the nation, including in Western Pennsylvania, fatal accidents occur on a regular basis. Some of these accidents involve motor vehicles. When an accident that results in death involves a bus, or other mass transit vehicle, the end result can...
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Proposal aims to mandate use of event device recorders
Each day across the United States and in states like Ohio, thousands of people commute to work. The majority of Ohio commuters travel via car or truck to work and likely drive on a highway or freeway. Most commute alone...
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PennDOT releases 2012 motor vehicle accident statistics
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently released motor vehicle accident statistics for 2012. While the number of traffic-related fatalities in the state increased slightly over 2011, fatal car accidents still remain relatively low. That's good news and, according to state...
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Passenger injured in rollover accident sues driver
Passengers who are involved in car accidents often sustain serious and debilitating injuries. In many cases, passengers are forced to suffer tremendous physical pain, mental anguish and financial hardship as a result of a driver's negligent actions. In many cases,...
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Dog behind wheel of car that struck pedestrian in Pennsylvania
Individuals throughout Butler County are hurt by accidents involving motor vehicles. In most cases those instances involve a person behind the wheel of a car doing something that causes the vehicle to collide with either another vehicle or a pedestrian....
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Driver files lawsuit after rear-ending slow moving truck
In many cases, accidents in which commercial vehicles are involved result from excessive speed. Just as dangerous, however, are commercial vehicles that travel on interstates and highways at excessively slow or reduced speeds. One woman recently filed a lawsuit against...
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