Although traffic accidents as a whole have decreased in recent years, bicycle accidents are actually on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of pedestrian and bicycle accidents jumped from 13 percent in 2003 to 17 percent in 2012. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that …
Forklifts are a common sight in warehouses and on construction sites. They are an important piece of equipment, but they can also cause serious and debilitating injuries. Each year, about 34,900 people are hurt in forklift accidents. Because a forklift can weigh up to 9,000 pounds, it is extremely important for workers, employers, and construction …
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “falls are the leading cause of death in construction.” In 2015 alone, over 350 construction workers were killed due to falls from heights on construction sites. OSHA stresses that these terrible accidents are entirely preventable. To prevent falls from heights on construction sites, OSHA has developed …
Car accidents come in many forms, with head-on collisions being one of the worst. A head-on collision is just that – an accident that involves two vehicles that collide, front end to front end. These types of accidents can have serious, even life-threatening or fatal, consequences. Sadly, in Pennsylvania, head-on collisions occur more often than …
Just about everyone has had the nerve wracking experience of seeing a semi-truck barreling down on them in their rearview mirror. Big rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. By contrast, the average passenger vehicle weighs in at about 4,000 pounds. With a weight difference like that, it’s easy to see how a truck can …
When we go to the doctor, have a medical procedure done at the hospital, or have to visit the emergency room for an injury, we put our trust – and sometimes our lives – in the hands of the medical professionals who treat us. It may even seem inconceivable that they may, intentionally or not, …
If you need a personal injury lawyer to advocate on your behalf and seek maximum compensation for your injuries, Rand Spear and the accident lawyers at Spear Greenfield team are the perfect choice for your case. We have the experience, skills, and resources necessary to obtain the results you need to get your life back on track after a bad accident.
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Hazleton, PA (October 24, 2026) – Six people were rescued from an apartment building fire at 437 South Cedar Street in Hazleton, Luzerne County. One person was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire was reported on Saturday, October 24. Additional details about the fire and the people…
Car accidents on the expressway ramps serving Center City, Philadelphia, often happen when drivers merge without enough space or fail to slow down when entering city streets. The I-676 ramps at 22nd and 23rd Streets give drivers very little distance to adjust. The Schuylkill Expressway exits toward Center City are…
If you rent a new or newly renovated home in Sharswood, Philadelphia, do not assume the stairs are safe just because they are new. A staircase can be dangerous from the day it is finished if the step heights vary, the treads are too narrow, or the handrail ends too…
