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The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s Scranton Injury lawyers gave back by donating their time and expertise once again to the local community! Attorney Bradley Moyer joined other local legal professionals for the 21st annual Lawyers in the Classroom event! More than 13 local elementary schools participated in the day.

AAA surveyed Americans on their comfort level with self-driving cars. Nearly three-quarters of respondents reported that they are fearful of this looming technology despite many researchers, and even AAA, claiming that self-driving vehicles could potentially reduce the rate of car accidents because they will eliminate human error, distracted driving, aggressive driving and drunk driving. This [...]

A train accident occurred Tuesday afternoon near Temple University in Philadelphia. Though the trains were traveling at low speeds at least five people were reported as having minor injuries. All injured parties were taken by medics to a local hospital for treatment. Both trains were headed toward Center City Philadelphia o,n the same track, when [...]

Workers who were demoing a building in Brewerytown in Philadelphia PA had a devastating end to their work day. Earlier this afternoon the back end of the building they were working in collapsed, trapping two men. One of the men was able to free himself, sadly, the other has passed away. The Bureau of Labor [...]

Truck accidents are some of the most severe accidents that harm drivers on the road today. Of all motor vehicle accidents, tractor trailer crashes have the highest fatality rate. If the truck company, truck driver or manufacturer are found to be responsible for the crash, there is potential for victims to be compensated for the [...]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has contacted 12 different automakers because they did not meet the December 2017 deadline (a government order) to fix higher-risk vehicles with Takata air bags; millions of dangerous vehicles are still being driven despite the Administration’s urgent recall. The deadline was imposed as a government order, de The Takata [...]

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the deadly Lehigh Tunnel crash that occurred in February. The fatal incident happened in the southbound lanes of the Lehigh Tunnel along the Northeast Extension, where authorities say there was evidence of corrosion along the ceiling. This corrosion caused a section of electrical conduit [...]

According to a recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA), bicycle accident fatalities have risen. Bicycling itself is on the rise. There are more than 42,000 bicycles on the road through bike-share programs, and more people are choosing bikes to commute than motor vehicles. Cyclists are at a disadvantage when involved in traffic [...]

You should take the same precautions and steps following a company vehicle accident that you do when driving your own vehicle. Do not leave the scene of the accident and Immediately call 911 to report the accident and wait for the police and medical personnel to arrive. Politely answer questions put to you by the [...]

Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million midsize cars because the steering wheel can detach from the steering column and drivers could lose control. The issue could cause bolts on the steering wheel to come loose, leading to a loss of control and an “increased risk of a crash.” To date, two accidents have occurred because [...]

When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence, your initial focus should be to get well as quickly as you can. You should seek medical treatment as early as possible after your accident, and as often as is necessary, to get better. If you decide to pursue a personal injury claim, the most [...]

There are more than 10,000 deaths every year in the U.S. that occur as a result of alcohol-impaired crashes. Despite other efforts to reduce the number of drunk-driving deaths, these fatal crashes continue to happen. A new report from The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine suggests that lowering the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) [...]

Slips, trips, and falls account for 15% of all accidental deaths in the U.S., and cause more than a million Emergency Room (ER) visits every year. In order to hold the responsible party accountable for any injuries you obtained as a result of a slip or fall you must provide evidence that: An injury occurred [...]

Intersection crashes, or T-bone accidents, are one of the most deadly types of collisions. Determining the cause of an intersection accident is often an essential part of proving liability after a Pennsylvania car accident. Many factors can help your accident attorney determine the cause of an intersection crash. Determining who is at fault and what [...]

The Social Security process is complex. It can be overwhelming trying to understand the ins and outs of what is occurring with your claim, especially at your hearing. Sometimes, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will call a vocational expert to testify which can be confusing to a claimant. Even more upsetting to a claimant is [...]

More than 4,500 workers are injured, and another 60 lose their lives, in scaffolding accidents each year – largely because of employer safety failures. OSHA has found that scaffold hazards are most commonly attributed to an employer’s failure to ensure safe practices on the job site. Common causes of scaffolding accidents Improper scaffold stability Unsafe [...]

With a Pennsylvania team in the Super Bowl this year, celebrations are likely to be large, especially in the Philadelphia area. While you begin planning your festivities for the big game you should also plan how to keep you, your loved ones, and others safe if you will be drinking. Plan Ahead for a Safe [...]

Ford is telling owners of about 2,900 2006 Ranger pickup trucks not to drive them after discovering that a man was killed in a wreck involving an exploding Takata air bag inflator.

Injuries from overexertion and misuse of equipment at the gym are fairly common, but sometimes, a fitness center is to blame for a person’s suffering. In many cases, liability waivers come into play in lawsuits against gyms, and may impact the outcome of a case. When an injury occurs at the gym, the facility may [...]

Window Blind Cord Strangulation Injury and Window Cord Choking Accident According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) window blinds and shades that come with cords to open and close window blinds are one of the top five hidden dangers to children in the home. Window cord child injuries have been a serious problem [...]

About 1.5 million heart attacks occur in the United States each year, and studies show that about 11,000 cases are not properly diagnosed, resulting in unnecessary deaths. Women are 50% more likely than men to be given an incorrect diagnosis when having a heart attack. Heart attack symptoms for women differ from men. The common [...]