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- Fatal motorcycle accident occurs over the weekend in eastern Pennsylvania
Jul 11, 2011
A fatal motorcycle accident broke up a Sunday afternoon of riding for one group of motorcycle riders in eastern Pennsylvania. The group of ten motorcyclists was stopped on Route 125 between Donaldson and Good Spring when another unknown rider entered the scene. Though the investigation is ongoing aggressive driving and speed are likely factors to the cause of the motorcycle crash. The group of ten motorcyclists was gathered on Route 124 near Good Spring Creek...Read More - Man seriously injured in motorcycle accident
Jul 11, 2011
An Erie man was seriously injured recently when he collided with another vehicle while riding his motorcycle. The accident provided a classic, if unfortunate, example of how dangerous the roads can be for motorcyclists. The motorcycle accident happened as the 52-year-old man was driving his Harley-Davidson east on Station Road last Tuesday just after 11 p.m. Near the intersection with Saltsman Road, he crashed into the passenger side of a minivan driven by a 43-year-old...Read More - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania bus service shut down after accident
Jul 7, 2011
A Bethlehem, Pennsylvania charter bus service has been shut down after one of its drivers crashed into another vehicle last week, injuring the driver and dozens of his passengers. The driver was killed in the incident. Car accidents can occur for any of a number of reasons, but collisions with buses might be more common than you think. A recent bus-car accident in Virginia killed four passengers in late May and federal authorities have become...Read More - Four teenagers die in West Brandywine Township crash
Jul 5, 2011
Four young men were killed in Chester County, Pennsylvania over the weekend. Their deaths a sad illustration of just how dangerous the roads can be for young drivers – and vice versa. Police have said the car accident occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday morning in West Brandywine Township, Pennsylvania. Four teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 were killed in the crash. According to police, the teenagers were driving 73 mph in a 35 mph...Read More - Majority of teen drivers experience near miss car accidents
Jun 29, 2011
Imagine you are driving down a crowded interstate and a rush of brake lights ignite before you. You see a driver next to you take the shoulder of the road to avoid an accident. Now think about the last time you were at an intersection regulated by a stoplight and a driver near you slammed on the brakes to avoid a rear-end crash. Those examples are referred to as "near miss" car accidents. According to...Read More - Twenty three people injured in bus-car crash in south central Pennsylvania
Jun 27, 2011
Twenty-three children and adults were hurt yesterday afternoon in a bus-car accident that occurred on Interstate 81 in south central Pennsylvania. An initial investigation showed the accident may have been caused by a swerving car that tried to pass the bus. Thankfully, all 23 people who were injured in the highway crash were discharged. The bus and car accident should serve as a reminder to all drivers on Pennsylvania roads to be aware and mindful...Read More - Welcome to Our Pittsburgh, PA Motor Vehicle Accidents Blog
Jun 10, 2011
When you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can be of great assistance and can look out for your rights. Pennsylvania’s legal system can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and a language of its own. An attorney who understands the law and the process can help you evaluate your options and make the right decisions. At Dallas W. Hartman P.C., we assist clients...Read More - Inflatable rides cause personal injury
Jun 8, 2011
Over the last two months more than 40 people around the country have suffered personal injury from at least 10 inflatable rides collapsed by weight issues or toppled by wind. Inflatable rides like blow-up bounce houses or inflatable slides are mainstays of many children's carnivals and events. Recent accidents involving inflatable amusement rides have sent many to the hospital. Most inflatable amusement ride accidents are caused by improper anchoring, lack of supervision and high winds...Read More - Dallas Hartman and Kathleen Hayne Robertson recognized in 2011 Super Lawyers Magazine
May 25, 2011
Attorneys Dallas Hartman and Kathleen Hayne Robertson, of Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., have been recognized in 2011's edition of Super Lawyers Magazine. Attorneys Hartman and Hayne Robertson have been voted by their peers as a "Super Lawyer" and a "Rising Star," respectively. The "Super Lawyers" designation is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The "Rising Star" honor is awarded to the top 2.5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania who are either under the...Read More - Motorcycle awareness month and helmet safety
May 16, 2011
May is motorcycle safety awareness month, and the month is used to remind all users of the road to be aware of motorcyclists. An additional aspect of the awareness month is to remind motorcycle riders to follow proper safety precautions in order to avoid motorcycle accidents and deaths. One safety precaution that all motorcycle riders should consider in Pennsylvania is a motorcycle helmet. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only motorcyclists under the...Read More