Pennsylvania law bans texting while driving, but far too many drivers still use their handheld devices while behind the wheel. In fact, recent polling data show that an alarming number of drivers are still willing to use their smartphones for various activities while driving. In connection with its ongoing “It Can Wait” campaign, AT&T commissioned … Read More »
Why You Should Select Full Tort
Posted On: September 1, 2015 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryIn Pennsylvania, you have the option to select either full tort or limited tort on your auto insurance policy. If full tort coverage is purchased, and you were injured in an accident, you have the right to make a claim for not only lost wages and medical expense reimbursement, but also for pain and suffering … Read More »
Investigation: Trucker fatigue main cause of Tracy Morgan crash
Posted On: August 1, 2015 | Categorized as: Truck AccidentsPittsburgh fans of comedian Tracy Morgan breathed a sigh of relief when the “30 Rock” star survived a truck crash a year ago. But the accident took a heavy toll: Tracy was critically injured and fellow comedian James McNair was killed. National Transportation Safety Board investigators said truck driver fatigue was the main cause of … Read More »
Just say ‘no’
Posted On: August 1, 2015 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsEast of Pittsburgh, a judge recently chastised a man for being a permissive father who failed to say “no” to his teen daughter when she asked for his keys. The girl was behind the wheel of her dad’s SUV with five young friends inside when she rolled the vehicle several times on a hill, killing … Read More »
Pennsylvania oil train derailment danger assessed
Posted On: August 1, 2015 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesAbout 10 trains loaded with volatile oil roll across Pennsylvania each and every day. The office of Gov. Tom Wolf recently released recommendations to railroad companies to diminish the dangers of train accidents and derailment as trains rumble through Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, suburbs and rural areas. Two rail companies in particular — CSX and Norfolk Southern … Read More »
