Blog: Car Accidents

Tips on how to observe National Teen Driver Safety Week

Oct 17, 2012

Each day drivers of all ages take to the roads to get from one place to another. Some of the individuals behind the wheel are teens. As most people are aware, not all of the actions taken by drivers of this age are the result of what can be considered good choices. These bad choices can lead to motor vehicle accidents. While many car accidents are not serious, others are and can lead to catastrophic...

Tour bus company and driver face mounting lawsuits

Oct 11, 2012

Accidents involving tour buses and other types of commercial vehicles often impact large numbers of individuals. A trail is currently underway related to the negligent actions of one tour bus driver who crashed the tour bus he was driving, killing 13 people aboard and injuring an additional 15. The accident happened in March of 2011 when the tour bus was returning from a casino trip. Traveling as speeds upwards of 80 miles per hour, the...

Port Authority van involved in chain-reaction crash

Oct 10, 2012

Vehicles used for mass transit play an important role for many in communities throughout the nation. In Pittsburgh the Port Authority provides that service for residents in the area, transporting people to various locations. Because there are often many people in one of these vehicles at any given time, when they are involved in an accident, the outcome can be devastating. Drivers of Port Authority are charged with keeping their passengers safe. One way in...

School bus in rollover accident renews seat belt debate

Oct 3, 2012

Many individuals who have been involved in a rollover accident recall it being a terrifying event. Motor vehicle rollover accidents often result in those involved sustaining various injuries. The likelihood of individuals who are involved in rollover accidents sustaining serious or even fatal injuries are dramatically increased when the vehicle's occupants are not wearing seat belts. Ohio residents were recently reminded of the dangers associated with rollover accidents when news of a school bus accident...

Couple injured in dump truck accident awarded $10 million

Sep 26, 2012

Accidents involving commercial vehicles often result in serious and even fatal injuries. Due to their great size and considerable weight, owners and drivers of commercial vehicles such as busses, construction trucks and dump trucks must follow strict safety procedures. A couple, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a dump truck, was recently awarded more than $10 million by a jury. The accident occurred when a dump truck driver lost control of the...

Parents be aware, your children are paying attention

Sep 26, 2012

As the parents of teens in the Pittsburgh area are likely all too aware, at times talking to their teenagers can feel like talking to a wall. The desire for many of that age to assert their independence often makes it seem as though they are not paying any attention to their parents. According to a recent study conducted regarding teen driving habits, they are paying at least a little attention, in the case of...

Ohio high schools take steps to educate teen drivers

Sep 21, 2012

Each year, thousands of individuals across the United States are involved in motor vehicle accidents caused by inattentive or distracted driving. Many of those injured or killed in car accidents stemming from distracted driving are teenagers. In an effort to educate teens on safe driving practices, Ohio officials recently announced a new driver safety program called "You Are In Control". The program was created in partnership between the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the...

Former Pittsburgh professor hurt in car accident

Sep 7, 2012

A retired University of Pittsburgh professor was injured after being struck in the growing number of car accidents involving bicycles. While riding in Highland Park, the professor was hit by a speeding vehicle. A long-standing family friend witnessed the aftermath and expressed her worry and concern after viewing the wreckage. Noting that the retired professor would have been cycling home at that time, the friend commented that "it's just so sad. Local police took the...

New regulations take aim at truck and bus companies

Sep 7, 2012

Last year, roughly 4,000 Americans lost their lives in commercial vehicle accidents. While that number represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in fatalities since 2010, still far too many people lose their lives in accidents related to safety violations by large commercial truck and bus companies. In an effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced new policies aimed to identify truck and bus companies that...

Alleged drunk driver injures man when he hits restaurant

Aug 24, 2012

It is not likely that the occupant of a Pittsburgh area restaurant was expecting to be involved in a car accident earlier this month. Nonetheless, the man was pinned against a wall after a car barreled into the building shortly after midnight one evening a couple of weeks ago. According to police, the car driven, by a 23-year-old man, ran into Ann's Corner Store Restaurant, located on George Street injuring the 56-year-old man inside. Though...