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Driving a truck is hard work. For this reason, trucking companies must carefully screen driver applicants before allowing them to haul cargo in a big rig. Drivers who are in some way compromised pose a tremendous danger to themselves and others and may cause accidents while out on the road. One of the most important aspects of a driver applicant?s…

Should a patient die while receiving treatment in a hospital or other medical facility, the patient’s family has a right to know the cause of death. If the family feels they have not received a satisfactory explanation, they may want to have the event investigated. In some cases, an examination of the deceased’s medical records will clear the matter up.…

On a day-to-day basis, most of us go about the business of our lives with a sense of assurance that we know what is going to happen next. Our emotional well-being is bolstered by having a sense of stability. Often it is the people we love who help provide that stability. It is their understanding, love and acceptance that helps…

Pennsylvania motorists are likely well aware of the hazards caused by drivers who use mobile devices while behind the wheel. Yet cell phones and other such devices are not the only things that can create dangerous distractions for drivers. In order to avoid being involved in automobile accidents, drivers should set aside anything that takes their attention away from the…

Spring has officially arrived in Pennsylvania and the weather should soon be more hospitable for those traveling on the state’s roads and highways. In particular, motorcyclists will likely welcome this change. Because winter weather conditions can increase the chance of accidents, many riders choose to leave their motorcycles in the garage until things improve. If you are a rider who…

When another driver makes a left turn in front of a motorcyclist or pulls out from a driveway without looking both ways, the resulting accidents can be fairly clear-cut. The driver who failed to look carefully is most likely at least partially at fault for the crash. But what happens when a motorcycle crashes seemingly on its own? Does the…

As Pennsylvanian motorists are no doubt aware, there are no good places for truck accidents to occur. But some locations can be especially hazardous. For example, collisions in confined areas can pose specific dangers.Recently in South Whitehall Township, a tractor trailer reportedly overturned while on a ramp of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. According to a turnpike dispatch supervisor, the ramp leads…