Occasionally, you may be asked by someone if he/she can borrow your car. Perhaps a friend or a family member’s vehicle is being repaired and they may need temporary transportation. Alternatively, maybe there are several vehicles in a driveway preventing one from accessing his vehicle so he asks you if he could use your vehicle since it is the last one in-line… Read more »
The serious injury with a truck happened just 6 months ago. Yet, the trucking litigation team at DLP has already filed our Complaint in Federal Court, participated in a Joint Case Management Plan, had a Judge assigned, scheduled the settelement conference phone call and have depositions set for June of this year. This is how our… Read more »
Tractor trailers are the life blood of our nation. Most of the goods that we consume have been moved by tractor trailers one way or the other. I have had the opportunity to actually sit in the cab of a tractor trailer. It is like a cock pit. When you approach a tractor trailer on… Read more »
Northeastern Pennsylvania roadways are littered with uninsured and underinsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver’s negligence and carelessness causes an accident wherein you are injured, you may be left without any source of recovery for your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain & suffering. The only way to protect yourself against these… Read more »
You should not just go to any lawyer when it comes to being seriously injured by a Tractor Trailer. Like doctors, most of us lawyers now specialize in various fields. Here at DLP, the 13 trial lawyers are highly trained in handling truck cases and know what you need to do immediately. The first thing… Read more »
Most trucking companies work under the economic model of more miles equal more money. This can cause truck drivers to operate their rigs when they are tired, sick or medicated. If you have been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident with a fatigued driver, call the 13 highly trained lawyers at DLP. We are highly… Read more »
If you are injured in an accident caused by a reckless driver who left the scene (hit and run) before you could identify him, there are several things you need to do to protect yourself and your right to recover damages. Initially, you need to promptly report the accident to the police and your insurance company. When… Read more »
Sometimes motor vehicle accidents are caused by a driver who suffers a medical emergency, such as a stroke or a heart attack, while driving. Naturally, we all feel sympathy for the at-fault driver under such circumstances. The medical emergency that led to the accident may leave the at-fault driver dead or severely disabled. Additionally, he… Read more »
Despite efforts by organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), drunk driving and driving under the influence (DUI) remains a huge problem in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Many school districts have implemented educational programs to specifically target the problem. These programs are designed to educate our youth about the dangers of driving while… Read more »
Motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians often result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Tragically, most of these accidents could easily be avoided if both the pedestrian and the motor vehicle operator were more aware of and observant of their surroundings. For example, pedestrians should only cross roadways and parking lots using designated cross-walks (where available). Obviously,… Read more »
