Pittsburgh Personal Injury Blog

Many people face risks associated with driving on a daily basis, but some people are especially likely to be involved in an accident at some point, such as those whose job responsibilities revolve around driving. For example, someone who drives a taxi, a large truck, a delivery truck, or a vehicle for any other work-related purpose likely spends a lot of time behind the wheel. Sometimes, these drivers are hit by the recklessness of others, such as those who are drunk. In other instances, they may cause an accident as well. For example, delivery truck drivers may be very tired after working for an extended period of time.

If you were hit by a delivery truck, you could be in an especially difficult position, depending on how fast the truck was moving. Moreover, minor accidents also occur far too often and often take place because of how difficult it can be to drive a delivery truck in a tight space, or a truck driver’s lack of experience. However, even relatively minor accidents can cause serious damage and leave victims with injuries that bring turmoil into their lives, such as missing work.

With Memorial Day weekend coming up, you may be looking forward to spending time with those you love and celebrating the holiday. Sometimes, these celebrations involve alcohol and sadly many people choose to drive after drinking at a get-together. Whenever you are on the road, there is always the risk of being hit by someone who is intoxicated after drinking or taking drugs. However, there are certain occasions, such as holiday weekends, when these accidents are even more likely. As a result, you should be vigilant during the upcoming holiday weekend and during other holidays throughout the year.

The ramifications of a drunk driving crash may go far beyond ruining the lives of those involved in the collision. Sometimes, these accidents lead to the loss of life, which can leave a whole family with emotional pain and financial turmoil. Even when no lives are lost, the injuries that people sustain in these accidents can also bring on hardships, whether they are financial, physical, or mental in nature. Unfortunately, people continue to drive drunk during the holidays, whether they are careless or do not realize that their blood alcohol content level is over the legal limit. Either way, there is no excuse for driving drunk.

Collisions happen on the road in many ways, but some are more common than others. For example, an accident involving certain types of vehicles, such as a garbage truck, may not happen as frequently as other types of accidents. With that said, these accidents still pose a major risk to drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. On the road, it is pivotal to be aware of any hazards and some of the unique challenges associated with waste collection.

A garbage truck accident may happen for various reasons. For example, a garbage truck driver may not be able to see a child in their blind spot and they could hit the child while backing up. Or, a garbage truck may collide with another vehicle while driving around, and the chances of an accident may be greater due to an inexperienced garbage truck driver or a worker who is exhausted after collecting waste all day. Moreover, other vehicles may collide due to problems with visibility or when one driver attempts to drive around a garbage truck.

Motorcycle accidents can be incredibly hard for all sorts of reasons, from an emotional, physical, and financial perspective. While this is true for accidents that cause an injury, it is particularly true for those that result in the loss of a motorcyclist's life. Sadly, many people have had their entire family upended by the loss of someone they loved, causing grief that will be with them permanently. Moreover, other hardships may arise when someone in the family passes away, such as financial challenges brought on by funeral costs, hospital bills, or lost wages.

If your loved one was killed in a motorcycle crash, you may be feeling extremely depressed or angry. You could have anxiety about what lies ahead and how you will cope with the significant ways your life has changed. Moreover, you could be worried about your children and the emotional impact the loss will have on them. To make things worse, a long list of financial problems may accompany the death as well. For all of these reasons, it is pivotal to look at all of your options with respect to moving forward and helping your family recover from the tragedy.