Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are emerging as a major problem in the United States, including Pennsylvania. According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million people suffer a TBI each year. TBIs can cause permanent disability and, in some cases, even death. Of the 1.7 million people who … Read More »
GM, Toyota and Subaru Face Questions About Recent Car Fires
Posted On: March 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryA number of recent car fires are causing safety groups to petition the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate the safety of late model vehicles manufactured by GM, Toyota and Subaru. Although the reported fires have been minor, they definitely have the potential to cause serious burn injuries. The most recent incidents … Read More »
Trucker Fatigue a Common Cause of Truck Accidents
Posted On: March 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsAccording 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 »
