Overweight Trucks – A Hazard on Our Roadways
The trucking industry is highly regulated, yet accidents involving commercial trucks are commonplace. One of the duties imposed on trucking companies is to ensure that shipping weight limits are followed. Overloading an 18-wheeler can result in cargo shifting, causing a tractor-trailer to jackknife or roll over. Excessive weight can also increase the likelihood of a… Read More »
Tips for Preventing Motorcycle Accidents
Riding your motorcycle out on the open road can be liberating. However, it can also be dangerous. Cyclists who are hit by a motor vehicle commonly sustain life-altering injuries. Thus, it is imperative for all motorcycle riders to take every precaution when they are on the road. Recently, the driver of a motorcycle was killed… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents In Pittsburgh
Walking is a healthy form of exercise. However, pedestrians are victims of accidents all too often. Most accidents involving a pedestrian occur because either the pedestrian or the driver of the car is distracted. When a person walking down the road is hit by a motor vehicle, the resulting injuries can be overwhelming and permanent…. Read More »