“Independent” is a word that is used rather loosely when it comes to defense examinations that are conducted upon our clients. After a serious accident and injury, many of our claims must go into litigation when the claims adjusters do not value the injuries at the same level as ourselves. Usually after a deposition, the… Read more »
DLP has been serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Honesdale for over 30 years. 8 years ago, I spearheaded the firm’s efforts in Hazleton. Now, we have a fully staffed office on the corner of Broad Street and Laurel Street. This Hazleton office is very convenient for our clients in lower Luzerne County to meet with the 13 trial… Read more »
If you have been seriously injured by a tractor trailer accident, you need to know a little bit about evidence. What you say to the police, what you say to the emergency personnel, what you say to the ER doctors, what you say to the family doctor, what you say to the physical therapists, what… Read more »
Interstate 81 North is a mess these days. As I drive to Kingston from Scranton, I pass the Northbound lanes being backed up for over 3 miles. There is a cop car at the front of the backup with its lights on. When you see a cop car situated in this fashion, put your hazards… Read more »
When your truck or car accident case is being litigated, you may want to consider binding arbitration as an alternative to a jury trial. Although binding arbitration is not guaranteed and must be agreed to by both sides, many insurance companies and defense attorneys recognize the advantages. The advantages of a binding arbitration include quicker resolution, lower costs, and… Read more »
The lawyers at DLP are proud to be active members of The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Lawyers in America or APITLA. Through the Association, DLP lawyers attend conferences across the country and meet with some of the best trucking litigators and experts in the country. Once in Las Vegas, Nevada, myself and Jim Wetter were actually… Read more »
If the guy or girl driving that 18,000 pound tractor trailer is nodding in and out of sleep, you may have a big problem. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Transportation has compiled the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Per Section 395.3(a)(1), No motor carrier shall permit or require any driver to drive … more than 11… Read more »
Recent truck accident statistic compiled for the year 2010 reveal that Truck Accidents are on the rise and the number of serious and fatal injuries is also rising. Over 500,000 Truck Accidents were reported. Over 100,000 people were seriously injured. Over 5000 people suffered fatal injuries. This number is up significantly from the estimated… Read more »
From the DLP family to your families, have a wonderful & safe Easter Holiday. If your traveling on the Highways, please be mindful of the increased holiday traffic and all of the Tractor Trailers on the road. Take your time and enjoy the ride. Remember, be sensible and be careful.
