Personal Injury

SUMMERTIME WALKING ALONG THE ROADWAYS RESULTS IN FATALIES - YOUR PEDESTRIAN ACCIDE

Thursday, May 31, 2012 by William W. Hurst

While pedestrians often think they have the right-of-way, clearly only when they’re in designated crosswalks do they “more than likely” have the right-of-way. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), www.nod.nhtsa.dot.gov\Pubs\811394.pdf, in 2009, 59,000 pedestrians were injured and 4,092 pedestrians were killed in car/pedestrian accidents. 76% of pedestrian deaths occurred at non-intersections. While vehicles cl... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

When Do You Need To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?

Thursday, May 31, 2012 by John P. Bisnar

Do you know the best time to think about hiring a personal injury attorney? Before you ever need one. It may seem redundant to consider hiring a personal injury attorney if you have not suffered an accident. However, having a clear plan in case you need a personal injury lawyer will help you make the right decisions if you are ever faced with this situation.... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

Dauphin County Injury Lawyer

Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Christopher J. Marzzacco

As an associate of Anapol Schwartz, I often travel back and forth between the firms two Pennsylvania offices in Philadelphia and Harrisburg.� While Philadelphia may be the firm�s main hub.� I still consider myself a Dauphin County Injury Lawyer.

Prior to joining a private practice in 2000, I began my career as a Deputy District Attorney with... Read More

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Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help with Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Michael F. Becker

Failure to diagnose prostate cancer can lead to more suffering and increased risk of death. Consult with a medical malpractice attorney to hold liable parties accountable... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

The School Bus Seatbelt Debate

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Roy T. Tabor

By Federal and State law, seat belts are not required in buses weighing over 10,000 pounds. Since 2009 however, federal law has required lap and shoulder restraints in new buses under 10,000 pounds. These are typically small vehicles made to seat only 10-14 students. Currently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in larger buses, the spacing and height of the seats offer crash protection through “compartmentalization.” Compartmentalization... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers Helping Those Harmed in Multi-Vehicle Crashes

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Daniel M. Gilleon

Most people are not in regular contact with accident reconstruction experts. That’s just one of the many reasons that someone who has been harmed in this scenario need to obtain the help of experienced San Diego personal injury lawyers who have been fighting successfully for the rights of clients for many years. Contact Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers Helping Those Injured by Uninsured Motorists

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Daniel M. Gilleon

Unfortunately, people who face this situation can still run into serious problems even with their own insurance companies and they can run into problems with regards to assets held by the negligent driver. Anyone who faces this scenario needs to obtain the help of San Diego personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of injured clients for many years. Contact Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

Driver in deadly crash may have seen pedestrian too late

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Michael M. Shea

The driver who struck and killed a 63-year-old man as he
crossed an East San Jose street Saturday night may not have seen the victim
until it was too late to avoid the crash, police said.

However, the cause of the 9:05 p.m. collision on Jackson
Avenue, just south of Alum Rock Avenue, is still under investigation, said San
Jose police Sgt. Jason Dwyer. Drugs and
alcohol don't appear to be a factor... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury