Pittsburgh Personal Injury Blog

The attorneys and professional staff of Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, L.L.C., are proud to have earned U.S. News' Tier 1 recognition for ranking among the Best Law Firms in America for 2019. 

Our firm was named as a Tier 1 Best Law Firm after U.S. News reviewed more than 14,600 law firms practicing in 75 different legal areas across the United States. Receiving recognition in the Tier 1 category for personal injury required a commitment to results through quality represention by our lawyers, backed by a commitment to exceptional client service by our staff. 

Motorcycles can be dangerous for many reasons, but some situations are especially concerning. For example, some people like to ride with their friends and this can be disastrous when things go wrong on the road. When motorcyclists ride in a group, there may be multiple wrecks if one of the motorcyclists who is riding in the front of the group crashes. Moreover, there are other hazards that can be present when a group of motorcyclists is on the road.

Large groups of motorcyclists can increase the chances of a motorcyclist becoming distracted. Moreover, they may give motorcyclists a false sense of security, even though they still face the same hazards on the road. Whether you regularly ride alongside your friends in a motorcycle group or plan to do so for the first time, it is pivotal to be cautious. Moreover, if you drive any vehicle you should always keep an eye out for motorcyclists whether they are in a large group or riding alone, in which case it can be more difficult to see a lone motorcyclist.

The holiday season means your company is rushing to maximize profits, but this desire to make profits may undermine your safety. According to the Harvard Business Review, occupational accidents are more common when employers face pressure to earn more, but earning expectations should not be more important than the wellbeing of workers. 

Due to the risk of getting hurt at your job during the holiday months, it is vital for you to be aware of some potential workplace hazards. Here are some causes of occupational injuries during the holidays.

When someone is behind the wheel, they may encounter many different hazards and could find themselves in a traffic crash for various reasons. Some accidents are relatively minor, but others can bring extremely significant consequences. Large truck crashes are especially concerning due to the sheer size of semis and other factors, such as trucker fatigue and difficulty slowing a large truck down. Moreover, data shows that in recent years, the number of people who have sustained injuries in large truck crashes has gone up.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, large truck crashes which resulted in injuries increased by 62 percent between 2009 and 2015. During 2009, there were 60,000 large truck wrecks which resulted in an injury, the FMCSA reports. In 2015, however, 97,000 such accidents occurred. Worse, estimates suggest that 119,000 large truck crashes caused injuries during 2016.