Any vehicle is capable of causing massive damage when an accident occurs. However, heavy commercial trucks, like the 18-wheelers you see hauling steel and lumber down I-676, are especially dangerous due to their size and weight. When a semi-trailer strikes or overturns onto a passenger vehicle, the smaller vehicle’s occupants are likely to be injured, […]
How Common Are Bedsores in Nursing Home Residents?
Bedsores, which are also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are a common health problem among residents in nursing homes across Pennsylvania and the nation. Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyer Brent Wieand explains what causes bedsores, how to check a specific nursing home’s history of bedsores among residents, and what to do if you suspect […]
59 of the Worst-Rated Nursing Homes in Philadelphia and New Jersey
When you’re looking for a nursing home for your parent or grandparent, you want to ensure they’ll receive nothing but the best of care and never need PA nursing home lawyers. That means steering clear of nursing homes that have earned poor ratings for issues like understaffing, health violations, and low-quality service for residents. Using […]
Pennsylvania Ranked in Top 10 States with Most Train Accidents in 2016
Carrie – Make “blog post” link to “What Are the Most Common Causes of Train Accidents?” blog post when published Multiple fatal train accidents have occurred during the past few years, the most recent being the Hoboken disaster that killed one woman and injured 114 others. Several of these accidents took place in Pennsylvania, which […]
What Are the Most Common Causes of Train Accidents?
Last month, a major train accident in Hoboken, New Jersey killed one victim and injured over 100 others, bringing the nation’s attention to the subject of railroad safety. A year earlier, an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia, killing eight and injuring more than 200. Philadelphia train accident lawyer Brent Wieand examines what causes accidents like […]
New Rule Prohibits Pre-Dispute Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
A new rule recently implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services will make it easier for the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect to have access to the courts in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyer Brent Wieand explains how the new rule is a step in […]
Speeding May Have Caused Deadly New Jersey Train Accident That Injured 114, Killed 1 Victim
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a deadly Hoboken train accident that killed one victim and injured 114 others on the morning of September 29. While the exact cause of the accident remains unknown, data recovered from recording devices reveals the train was traveling at speeds over twice the posted limit of 10 […]
The Top 10 Counties in Pennsylvania That Are Most Dangerous for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving is a preventable yet widespread source of car accidents in the United States. As a Philadelphia drunk driving accident lawyer, I have seen firsthand how Pennsylvanians are affected by this problem. There are plenty of statistics showing what a common and serious issue this is, with PennDOT attributing 345 fatalities to DUI crashes […]
PennDOT Statistics Show Increase in Pennsylvania Car Accident Deaths and Injuries in 2015
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) releases an annual statewide report on auto accident deaths and injuries. By comparing these reports from year to year, it’s possible to see how crash trends and accident statistics change locally over time. Unfortunately, the data doesn’t always paint an optimistic picture. According to recent PennDOT statistics, crash-related injuries […]
What is the Most Dangerous Time of Day to Drive in Pennsylvania?
The frightening reality is that a car accident can occur on any day, in any setting, in any type of weather conditions. However, the likelihood of an accident fluctuates depending on certain factors, down to the time of day you are driving. In this article, Philadelphia car crash injury lawyer Brent Wieand examines the latest […]
