Accidents
Thousands of people are injured and many are killed in motor vehicle crashes in Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Suburbs. These crashes are often caused by the negligence and recklessness of other drivers, causing death or injuries for innocent accident victims. Motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania can have many causes. Negligence is one of the foremost causes of automobile accidents in Pennsylvania. When a driver is negligent, the driver did not exercise reasonable care. Accidents can be caused by drivers driving too fast or slowly for conditions, permitting distractions, and ignoring traffic signals and conditions. A person who rear-ends another vehicle at a stop sign or red light is commonly negligent. Intentional misconduct is an act committed when the person knew that his or her act could cause harm, and disregarded that knowledge. Someone who speeds is intentionally putting others at risk. Other causes of accidents can occur when car parts fail, or repairs are done improperly.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of an automobile accident, contact Scott Levensten of The Levensten Law Firm, P.C. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable deadline, known as a Statute of Limitations. Therefore, please contact us as soon as possible so that you do not jeopardize your right to compensation.
Trucking accidents on 1-95, the Roosevelt Boulevard, the Garden State Parkway and the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York Turnpikes seriously injure or kill thousands of people across the country each year. Semi truck accidents represent a significant percentage of traffic death in the United States. Semi trucks can roll over when moving at slow speeds. If turning suddenly when going down hill, a truck can “trip” itself. Overloaded Tractor trailers with an unbalanced load, or a load that shifts in transit can tip over. It is also challenging to bring an 18-wheeler to a sudden stop. If the brakes lock when coming to a sudden stop, the loaded trailer can swing out. This is referred to a jackknifed trailer.
Sometimes, trucking companies cut corners on maintenance to save money. If brakes are not properly calibrated, a catastrophic accident can occur. Also, negligent truck drivers can cause accidents. The compensation scheme for truckers can encourage truckers to speed and prolonged periods behind the wheel.
Residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and District of Columbia who have been injured in a semi truck accident should contact The Levensten Law Firm, PC. We are here to help victims of trucking accidents across the nation. Trucking companies act instantly after accidents to limit their liability to victims of trucking accidents. A semi truck accident personal injury lawyer can help you protect your legal rights.
Update: Death toll rises in LA rail crash - The death toll from the worst US passenger train accident for 15 years has risen to 17 after more victims were discovered amid the wreckage in Los Angeles, California.
A Metrolink commuter train believed to be carrying up to 350 people collided with a freight train Friday, killing four people and injuring dozens of others. Firefighters extinguished a blaze under part of the wreckage and were working two hours after the wreck to free people from a commuter car left mangled, toppled on its side with the train’s engine shoved back inside it. Two other cars in the Metrolink train remained upright. One of the largest medical facilities in the area, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, was told to prepare for the arrival of injured passengers.
It is important that you protect your rights now. Do not blink. If you suffered personal injuries on the commuter train that collided with a freight train in Los Angeles, we can secure you compensation for your pain and suffering. Our attorneys have achieved great success in mass injury cases. Contact Scott Levensten now to secure fair and just compensation for your injuries.
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