Western Pennsylvania Law Blog

Getting involved in an accident with a semi-truck on the highway has a high potential to be fatal. Any kind of motor vehicle accident is very serious, but if you happen to be in a smaller four-wheeled passenger vehicle and crash into an 18-wheel semi-truck, the odds...

Depending on their severity, some brain injuries can cause lasting effects. Along with physical issues, mental and emotional issues can also occur. Not only are these issues hard for the brain injury victim to navigate, they can also take a toll on the person's...

With so much competing for our attention in the modern world, staying focused behind the wheel can be a challenge. However, distracted driving is a major factor in many serious auto accidents.  Keep yourself and others safe on the road by taking steps to avoid driving...

People in Pennsylvania may believe that the traffic laws in their state are quite robust. These laws are put in place to help keep everyone safe on the roads. However, accidents continue to take place, and many of those accidents claim the lives of innocent people. In...

Pennsylvanian motorcyclists are more exposed than other drivers. Even when wearing protective gear, injury is possible. One injury you may face is road rash. Motorcyclists of all ages often discuss this issue. But do you understand how dangerous it is? When people say...

Pennsylvania residents who find themselves in the position of being a pedestrian among traffic should be aware of the state's growing problems related to pedestrian safety. Exercisers, like walkers and runners, are not the only people who can be pedestrians. Anyone...

After living and driving in a certain part of Pennsylvania for a while, you may find yourself behind the wheel on auto-pilot. Being lulled into a driving routine could spell disaster in the form of either a moving or non-moving traffic violation. Knowing how to keep...

Many people in Pittsburgh and across the state of Pennsylvania enjoy the freedom and fun that goes hand-in-hand with riding a motorcycle. However, it is also no secret that riding a motorcycle is far more dangerous than operating a four-wheeled passenger vehicle....

Everyone knows it pays to be extra careful when driving over the holidays. The combination of winter weather, heavier traffic due to holiday travel, negligent drivers and the chance that some drivers enjoyed their holiday parties a bit too much can all lead to...

At this time of year, residents in Pennsylvania may well have a heightened concern about the risks they and their loved ones face due to drunk drivers on the road. The increase in holiday celebrations does make this an understandable concern, yet the reality is that...