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A driver involved in a January 2009 serious truck accident that took the life of a male motorist has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in federal court in Philadelphia. The 58-year-old truck driver could be sentenced to between 10 to 16 months of incarceration for falsifying his truck driving log books required by the U.S. […]
New Pennsylvania Law Toughens Policy On Teen Drivers
It’s no secret that the youngest drivers in Philadelphia are also some of the most dangerous. Unfortunately, inexperience and poor driving decisions have cost the lives of many young people in the state over the past few years. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among young people in the United […]
Crowds Gather In Philadelphia To Protest Fracking
Hundreds of protestors filled the streets of Philadelphia recently to protest a practice they called dangerous to the environment and dangerous to workers. After meeting outside the gas industry conference being held at Philadelphia’s convention center, protestors began chanting phrases like “no fracking way” and “ban fracking now.” Many protestors highlighted the environmental dangers of […]
Pennsylvania Food Worker Stabbed While On The Job
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia may sound like a safe and classy place to work; however, this week a catering worker stabbed a co-worker in the leg after the two allegedly got into an argument while on the job. Police said that the stabbing occurred in the catering kitchen at about 3:30 a.m. and […]
Hit And Run Driver Arrested In Fatal Cherry Hill Ped Accident
Hit-and-run accidents are considered a serious crime in part because they prevent the accident victim from recovering damages from the negligent driver. A woman that is alleged to have caused a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident in the Philadelphia area has been arrested by police. During questioning by investigators, the woman allegedly admitted to causing the […]
Philadelphia Eagles Lose Quarterback Temporarily To Brain Injury
Football season has just gotten under way, but the Philadelphia Eagles have already had more than their fair share of heartbreak after star quarterback Michael Vick was taken out of Sunday’s game with a concussion. Depending on how serious the brain injury turns out to be, it could take weeks before Vick is allowed to play […]
Should Truckers Be Banned From Using Cell Phones
Traffic accidents claim the lives of too many innocent people each year in Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States. Oftentimes the fatal accidents involve large commercial vehicles or trucks with drivers who are speeding, too tired to be driving or distracted by a cell phone or other device. After it was determined that […]
Loss Of Four Teens In Car Accident Shakes Community
School is back in session in Pennsylvania which means that the football season has also kicked off. But what is usually the most exciting time of the year for student athletes and fans turned extremely tragic for a New Jersey community that lost four high school football players in a fatal SUV rollover accident last […]
Ambulance Squad Involved In Fatal Accident Denies Wrongdoing
A fatal auto accident involving a Philadelphia area ambulance squad has resulted in a $3 million dollar personal injury lawsuit being filed against the driver of the ambulance, the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department and Fort Drum, New York, which is the driver’s employer. According to the lawsuit, the ambulance from Fort Drum was waiting on […]
Philadelphia Ranked As One Of The Most Car Accident Prone Cities
In a recent study conducted by AllState insurance and published by The Street, Philadelphia was ranked the sixth most car accident-prone city in the United States. While this distinction is nothing to brag about, it does mean that residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas must know what to expect if they are involved in […]
Doctors Advise Against Kids Sports That Risk Head Injury
A statement issued jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Paediatric Society urges its member doctors to oppose children being involved in boxing and other sports where there is an increased risk of brain injuries to participants. The statement appeared in the September issue of “Pediatrics.” The original policy dates back to 1997, […]
Feds Call For Safety Review Of Philadelphia Duck Boat Operation
Early this month we reported that the tug boat operator involved in the fatal duck boat accident on the Delaware River in 2010 pleaded guilty to one count of criminal misconduct, and could face 10 years in prison. The accident caused the death of two people when the tug boat operator led a 250-foot barge […]