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Recent Pennsylvania car accidents: Van strikes 4

Published Dec 3 2015 | car accidents

A woman and child are still in critical condition after they as well as two others were struck by a van after leaving a party. Police say the accident occurred in West Philadelphia’s Parkside area on a Saturday evening in late November. When car accidents result in serious injury of innocent victims, the victims are typically entitled to file personal injury claims against those believed responsible.

Recent Pennsylvania motorcycle accidents: motorcyclist struck

Published Nov 26 2015 | motorcycle accidents

A man was injured recently when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck. The accident occurred on a recent Saturday in November in Ephrata, police say. When motorcycle accidents like these occur in Pennsylvania and the victims are seriously injured, they may sometimes be entitled to file a personal injury claim to help pay for expenses they incur as a result of the accident.

Recent Pennsylvania truck accidents: Bad brakes blamed in crash

Published Nov 19 2015 | truck accidents

A three-vehicle crash that involved an 18-wheeler left several injured and spilled fuel for what appeared to be blocks, authorities say. The crash also lead to one vehicle catching fire. The accident occurred in Allentown on a Wednesday morning in November. When truck accidents like these occur in Pennsylvania, due to the size and weight of tractor-trailers, the damage to individuals’ health can be catastrophic, and the damage to their properties extensive.

Medical malpractice: Child awarded $9.6 million for birth injury

Published Nov 13 2015 | medical malpractice

The birth of a baby is meant to be a joyous occasion. If the medical team compromises the welfare of the newborn baby, it is only natural for Pennsylvania parents to want to hold the responsible parties accountable by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. A birth injury will bring about many unanticipated emotional and financial stresses. Specialized care and education, along with physical therapy, may be required for the rest of the child’s life.

Study suggests truck accidents caused by fatigue and cellphones

Published Oct 29 2015 | truck accidents

The use of a cellphone, fatigue and high blood pressure are factors that could increase a truck driver’s chance of being involved in an accident, according to new research. Long-haul trucking is among one of the most dangerous jobs in Pennsylvania, as well as in the rest of the country, as each year truck drivers are involved in around 250,000 truck accidents, according to the researchers who conducted the study. Of these accidents, between 1 and 2 percent resulted in death.

Jury in medical malpractice case awards $3.7 million

Published Oct 8 2015 | medical malpractice

Many Pennsylvania residents seek the care of medical experts every day. Whether seeking advice or treatments, all individuals have one primary goal — to be healed. In most cases, this is accomplished, but, when negligence occurs on the part of the medical professional or facility, the patient’s health may be severely compromised, resulting in injury or death. When this occurs, the patient or his or her next of kin may seek to file a medical malpractice suit.

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