According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 18 wheelers, semis and other large commercial trucks were involved in thousands of traffic crashes in 2008, the last year for which statistics are available. A total of 4,229 people died and an additional 90,000 were injured in those crashes. In Pennsylvania that … Read More »
New Rules Seek to Curb Distracted Driving
Posted On: February 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsSmartphones and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have become indispensable tools for many people in Pittsburgh and throughout the United States. These devices undoubtedly make communicating and traveling easier, but they also have a deadly downside. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving – the practice of using a cell phone … Read More »
Welcome to Our Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog
Posted On: January 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryOn behalf of Berger and Green on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to highlight local stories, as well as national subject matter, that we think you will find interesting. We will regularly update this blog and encourage you … Read More »
You were involved in a car accident, now what?
Posted On: January 1, 1970 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsWith all of the cars on roads throughout the state of Pennsylvania it is not surprising that automobile accidents occur. While the severity of these car accidents varies, it is important that every driver know the steps he or she should take following such an incident. The first couple of things are fairly common sense. … Read More »
Pennsylvania motorists may see an increase of big rigs on the road
Posted On: January 1, 1970 | Categorized as: Truck Accidents, UncategorizedOn behalf of Cynthia Berger at Berger and Green As the American economy continues to improve, motorists may find themselves sharing the road with more large trucks. Sharing the road with large trucks is a stressful fact of life for many people who drive in Pennsylvania, and industry estimates predict these massive vehicles will soon … Read More »
