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Military personnel more likely to be involved in car accidents

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Data is showing that military veterans have an increased risk of being involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident. This is alarming for many in Pennsylvania as loved ones returning from deployments are often welcome sights that instill feelings of comfort and eliminate worry and dread. But researchers have uncovered that men who served in either the Iraq or Afghanistan wars are 76 percent more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident than civilians. Women who served in either war are 43 percent more likely. Anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident should contact an attorney, especially if they are injured and the other driver can be held responsible.

There are several reasons why military veterans have a higher chance of being involved in a fatal accident. Researchers believe that some of the major reasons involve driving habits that were developed while at war. These include straddling lanes, racing through intersections, swerving on bridges and neglecting to wear a seat belt--each of these help soldiers in situations involving roadside bombs, crashes or attacks. If these behaviors are brought back to roads in the U.S. and Pennsylvania, they are no longer the safest way to drive.

Route 202 crash left motorcyclist injured, truck driver charged

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Drunk Driving Accidents on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Reports indicate that a motor vehicle crash late last month left a 24-year-old man in critical condition at Paoli Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. The incident, reportedly a drunk driving accident, occurred on April 26 around 10:28 p.m. Police quickly responded to the scene in Westtown Township at the intersection of Route 202 and Stanton Avenue.

The crash involved two vehicles: a pickup truck and a motorcycle. The pickup truck, a Dodge Ram, was driven by a 49-year-old man from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was heading south on Route 202 and slowed down to turn left at Stanton Avenue. At the same time, the 24-year-old from Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, was driving his motorcycle north on 202. When the pickup truck turned left, it ended up in the path of the motorcycle and authorities believe that this caused the crash.

Is your workplace safe?

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

When someone goes to work, it is rare for them to ask if their workplace is safe. This is because this safety is assumed, though it is not reality for all workers. The state of Pennsylvania is no stranger to on-the-job accidents as demonstrated by worker advocacy groups who recently hosted events on April 28, Workers' Memorial Day.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a dozen workers are killed every day. This means that 12 families lose a loved one to something that may be preventable. That is why the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed, to address preventable injuries and fatalities and to ensure that employers are putting the safety of their workers ahead of profits.

What are the legal implications of a dog bite?

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

If you are bit by a dog in Philadelphia, what happens? Can you sue the owner for premises liability if you are on their property? If you are the owner, what rights do you have? Many people in Pennsylvania are unaware of the laws surrounding dog bites. This may be detrimental to those that have been bit or to owners who are unaware of how they can defend themselves and their pets.

According to an expert, there is a one dog bite rule in Pennsylvania. This means the first time a dog bites, the owner cannot be held liable for general damages-unless the bite is serious. The owner can be held responsible for medical expenses, though.

Crash injures elderly woman, shuts Route 890 down

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Friday, April 19, 2013.

The dangers of driving are known well by many people in Pennsylvania. A recent car crash involved an 84-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, both from Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The incident left the elderly individual in serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

According to reports, the crash occurred around noon and shut down Route 890 in Rockefeller Township, Pennsylvania, for approximately one hour. Reports indicate that the accident happened about a mile east of the intersection between Route 890 and Route 61 in Sunbury. State police said that the 84-year-old woman was driving her red 2008 Cadillac CTS and had stopped at a stop sign. She was at the intersection between Route 890 and Kehres Road when she reportedly failed to yield the right of way.

Woman appeals workplace injury claim for new trial, judge denies

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, April 12, 2013.

Lawsuits can be extremely complicated. This is why attorneys are often best suited to handling the matters. A prime example of this is a recent attempt by a worker who was injured while on the premises of her employer. Her on-the-job accident resulted in serious injuries that required medical care and surgery but the courts did not side with her claim.

On March 10, 2007, a woman working for a department store at the King of Prussia Mall in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, slipped and fell on a tile floor near to where her position required her to be. She sustained severe damage to her knee as well as some damage to her hands. According to her suit, the injuries eventually resulted in an infection and pulmonary embolism. In addition to these conditions, she received knee replacement surgery.

Man crashes into parked car, police find drugs and alcohol

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Drunk Driving Accidents on Monday, April 1, 2013.

Police in Norristown, Pennsylvania, were not expecting to find what they did when reporting to the scene of what they believe may have been a car accident involving alcohol. The drunk driving accident injured one person -- the driver that has been accused of driving under the influence.

According to reports, police responded to a report that indicated a car accident had occurred on the 1300 block of Locust Street in Norristown. The crash reportedly happened around 7 a.m. on March 24. After arriving, police found a gray 2012 Ford Fusion and a 23-year-old man from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The vehicle was stopped in the road and reports indicate that it had struck a parked car. The parked car that was struck collided with another parked car.

Crash kills driver after vehicle spins out of control

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

A crash on Route 14 in Union Township, Pennsylvania, has left a 51-year-old man dead. The truck accident occurred around 9:15 a.m. in Tioga County on Route 14 earlier this month. The driver of the septic pumping truck was the victim in the crash. According to reports, the truck spilled thousands of gallons of sewage and several agencies responded to the scene in order to address the situation.

The 51-year-old man from Roaring Branch, Pennsylvania, was traveling in the truck when the accident occurred roughly six miles south of Canton, Pennsylvania. Authorities reported that the driver was heading south on Route 14 when he lost control of the Volvo truck near an intersection with Mill Hill Road. The vehicle began to spin in a counterclockwise direction on a left curve in the roadway before it overturned. After overturning, it continued its counter-clockwise motion and struck a utility pole.

Man charged for accident that killed his girlfriend

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

A 31-year-old man has been charged with the unintentional death of his girlfriend. According to reports, the accident happened in Wells Township, Pennsylvania, in April of last year. Though the car crash happened nearly a year ago, the driver was not arrested or charged until recently. The man has two addresses: one in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and another in Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania.

Police arrested the man earlier this month. When he failed to post $100,000 bail, he was incarcerated at Bradford County Correctional Facility. He will remain there at least until a preliminary hearing later this month. He has been accused of two crimes: homicide by vehicle and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence.

Rescue personnel injured in fire truck crash

On behalf of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Monday, March 11, 2013.

Late last month, a fire truck was involved in an accident in the Pennsylvania community of Hemlock Farms. Four members of the fire and rescue team were injured in the on-the-job accident; all of them were aboard the truck at the time.

According to reports, the fire truck was leaving its headquarters in the Hemlock Farms community to respond to an emergency. Records indicate that the emergency occurred around 4:47 a.m. and involved a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 84. When leaving the community, the fire truck reportedly lost control and began spinning in a clockwise direction.

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