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- 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 - 2010 saw decline in car accident fatalities across U.S.
May 11, 2011
The year 2010 was one of the safest years in history in terms of highway safety. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, last year saw the lowest number of fatal car accidents since 1949. The statistic is staggering considering the huge increase in the number of cars on the road today and the increase in the United State's population. Officials with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration say that driver distraction in the...Read More - Possible medical malpractice: doctor operates on wrong eye of 4-year-old
Apr 29, 2011
In a case of possible medical malpractice a surgeon operated on the wrong eye of a 4-year-old boy who was supposed to undergo corrective surgery. The parents and young boy will have to wait at least five weeks before the effects of the incorrect procedure are known. The mother of the 4-year-old says hospital staff were not immediately truthful about the incident and believe no child or parent should have to experience what they did...Read More - Teen drivers should get at least nine hours of sleep
Apr 26, 2011
Every week there seems to be a new study on teen driving and teen car accidents and this week is not any different. According to a new study on teenage car accidents and teen driving, teenagers who get an additional hour of sleep every night will be safer on the road and less likely to be involved in a car accident. While the advice the study offers may seem obvious, many Americans including teenagers often...Read More - Inexperience is main cause of teen car accidents
Apr 18, 2011
Last week we wrote about how car accidents are the number one cause of death among teenagers and that nearly 40 percent of deadly teen car accidents are caused by drinking and driving. A recent study has revealed that the majority of general teenage car accidents including both fatal and non-fatal are caused by inexperience. In this post we will discuss the additional findings of the recent teenage car accident study. According to the new...Read More - High school graduation, prom occur during peak car accident season
Apr 13, 2011
Every year in the United States and in Pennsylvania high school students celebrate prom and graduation. Though many of the celebrations are an acknowledgement of or a first step towards adulthood, the celebration can quickly turn dangerous and deadly when alcohol is thrown into the mix. The peak months for high school proms and graduations are also the months when there is an increase in the number of car accidents caused by drinking and driving...Read More