January 30th, 2012
Two people were hurt when a balcony collapsed on an Allentown apartment building on January 20, 2012. The accident occurred when the balcony broke away from the building with two men on it. The injured were taken to the hospital. Nobody on the ground was injured. According to neighbors, their injuries did not appear to be life threatening.
Officials are investigating what caused the balcony to fall. Building inspectors have determined the building is safe for residents to occupy. The building is owned by Allentown Metro Holdings.
Our accident and injury lawyers wish the two victims of this accident a full and fast recovery.
Posted in Accident News
January 24th, 2012
As your family mourns the loss of a loved one, you may begin to wonder about your financial future and about whether an accidental death lawyer may be able to help you. Generally, an accidental death lawyer may be able help you recover damages after a loved one’s death if someone else’s negligent or intentional acts were the cause of your loved one’s death.
More specifically, you might want to contact a wrongful death lawyer after a death caused by a:
- Motor vehicle accident. (This includes collisions between cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, pedestrians and bicyclists.)
- Drunk driving accident.
- Medical malpractice.
- Occupational illness.
- Workplace accident.
- Dangerous prescription drug.
- Defective product.
To learn more about your potential rights after the loss of a loved one, please contact a wrongful death lawyer. Philadelphia lawyers who are knowledgeable about wrongful death and compassionate about the losses suffered by families will offer you a free consultation so that you can learn more about your rights and potential recovery.
Posted in Legal Comments
January 18th, 2012
According to a British insurance company, it could be more dangerous than you think. The British insurance company Young Marmalade recently released the results of a study that found driving with a bad cold or the flu is like driving after taking four shots of whiskey.
The study used black boxes in cars to measure drivers’ actions and found that drivers with bad colds and flus:
- Had slower reaction times.
- Hit the brakes more suddenly.
- Were less aware of surrounding traffic.
The drivers studied did not take cold or flu medication before driving. Those medications are known to have a potential impact on driving abilities.
As the Pennsylvania winter cold and flu season continues, it is important to avoid driving if you feel that you are unable to do so safely and to contact an experienced Reading personal injury attorney if you have been hurt in a crash.
Posted in Accident News
January 16th, 2012
It seems unfair that another driver was drunk and caused your Pennsylvania car accident injuries. You are right, it is unfair. Accordingly, Pennsylvania law may allow for your full recovery of pain and suffering damages even if you have limited tort coverage.
However, it is not enough that the other driver is arrested for drunk driving. Instead, an exception to Pennsylvania limited tort law exists only if a person is convicted of drunk driving or participates in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program.
Experienced injury accident attorneys know how important a full recovery is to you after a drunk driving wreck and will work hard to get you the recovery that you deserve. Please contact us today for a free consultation about your rights.
Posted in Drunk Driving
January 11th, 2012
Pennsylvania State Police have released accident information for the recent four day New Year’s holiday weekend. The results indicate a slight drop in holiday fatalities and injuries when compared to the 2010-2011 New Year’s Period.
Over the 2011-2012 New Year’s holiday weekend:
- State Police responded to 552 crashes. That is down from 693 accidents over the 2010-2011 New Year’s holiday period.
- 10 people died compared to 11 people last year.
- 172 people were injured compared to 220 people last year.
- 79 of the crashes were alcohol related.
- 285 arrests were made for driving under the influence.
- 3,408 speeding tickets were issued.
As a PA auto accident lawyer, I hope that this trend of fewer accidents, fewer injuries and fewer fatalities continues throughout 2012 and I wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year.
Posted in Accident News
