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Woman claims pet bird distracted her causing accident

Posted on: . Category: Car Accidents

As has been mentioned in previous posts this month, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. While texting is often the first thing that comes to mind when one considers distracted driving behaviors, there are many other activities that could fall under that umbrella. In what most would consider a bizarre example, a Pennsylvania woman claims that an accident she was involved in was not due to texting while driving but rather the result of the distraction...

Accident in Carrick leaves one dead and two injured

Posted on: . Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

A man was killed and two others were seriously injured after a car crashed into a utility pole in Carrick. The crash occurred between Becks Run Road and Wagner Street around 9 p.m. last night. According to officials, the vehicle crashed into a utility pole in front of the water treatment plant. An investigation is being conducted to determine why the vehicle crashed into the pole. A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson stated that one of the passengers...

Can I apply for SSD from my spouse’s earnings record?

Posted on: . Category: Social Security Disability

One of the major reasons that disabled individuals don't get approved for Social Security Disability benefits is because of their work history. SSD is financed by employer and wage contributions, so when your case is evaluated, your employment records are important. When you work at a job that pays into Social Security, a portion of every paycheck is retained by the government and put towards the SSA. The amounts paid into Social Security are tallied as "work...

Dram shop law offers hope for victims of drunk drivers

Posted on: . Category: Drunk Driving Accidents

Alcohol is a factor in many serious motor vehicle accidents. As the victim of a drunk driver – or the family member of a victim – you may be entitled to seek compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim. A successful claim requires proving negligence on the part of the drunk driver. Negligence is often easy to prove when the driver tested over the limit. Even in a clear-cut case, however, actually getting the compensation you...

How do criminal charges impact civil lawsuits?

Posted on: . Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Imagine that you were driving home one night and broadsided by a drunk driver. You suffered serious injuries that will put you out of work for several weeks, and your medical bills are astronomical. Police filed criminal charges against the driver who hit you, and you decide to pursue a civil personal injury lawsuit. How will the other driver's criminal case affect your civil case?Although criminal and civil proceedings are handled completely separately, a...
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