SEPTA Passenger Receives $200,000 Verdict for Shoulder Injury
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on September 7th, 2023
A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority (SEPTA) passenger recently received a $200,000 verdict after suffering a shoulder injury while riding a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia. The injury occurred in 2019. The plaintiff was riding on a SEPTA bus when he grabbed the overhead handrail. In this lawsuit, the plaintiff claimed he suffered a tear of the biceps muscle, which attaches to the shoulder, during this maneuver. A jury awarded the man $200,000 on June 21. “Jerk...
Unmasking the Disturbing Frequency of Car Accidents in Philadelphia
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on August 29th, 2023
No one leaves their home expecting to get into an accident. No one expects they may finish what started to be a good day in the hospital because they were involved in a collision. No one leaves home thinking this may be their last day. These days, car accidents in Philadelphia are far too common, and too many people are badly injured or die in crashes. This is not just a state problem. It spans...
The Shocking Reality of Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on April 13th, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently released its 2021 “Pennsylvania Crash Facts & Statistics” report. The report collects data about crashes that occur on the state’s roadways. Statistics about heavy truck accidents on Pennsylvania state roads show concerning trends over recent years. The number of truck crashes, deaths, and serious injuries in 2021 was higher than in previous years. Also, the study reveals that dozens of factors can contribute to a crash 一making each truck...
Car Accidents More Frequently Than You May Think
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on February 23rd, 2023
Virtually daily, we read or hear about another car accident on the highways and byways of New Jersey. It may be local. It may be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and involve a New Jersey resident or in or near Denville, New Jersey. The devastating part of the news is that someone is usually either badly injured or dies in a violent collision. Recently, a New Jersey man lost his life in a horrendous crash that...
Keeping Your Car Tires Safe For Driving on Pennsylvania Roads
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on February 16th, 2023
After a long winter, Pennsylvania residents of all ages and interests are eager to head outside and enjoy the sunshine. The public streets and roads allow Pennsylvanians to travel to various places in the state. Yet the streets can also be dangerous, especially when users need to learn the rules or work to keep themselves and one another safe. Planning and prevention can help protect you and your loved ones this summer. If you’re injured...
Philadelphia Car Accident Rates Are Staggering
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on February 7th, 2023
Philadelphia has the unenviable reputation of racking up a staggering number of traffic accidents yearly. Even with the COVID-19 shutdown, vehicle accidents happened frequently. According to PennDOT's latest traffic accident report, Philadelphia County was the scene of 10,108 crashes in 2020. That translates into, on average, 28 collisions every day or an impact every hour, every day of the year. In 2020, 63 percent of the reported crashes resulted in death or injuries, and 14.5...
Snow Squalls Herald the Coming of Spring and More Traffic Accidents
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on April 13th, 2022
Recently in Pennsylvania, an 80-vehicle pileup of passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers occurred on Interstate 81. Six individuals passed away, and 25 others were rushed to local hospitals. Now, what was the cause? A deadly snow squall. Snow squalls form as cold air spreads to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Squalls are noted for sudden gusty winds and heavy snowfall, which can affect drivers' visibility. Since snow squalls are dangerous, The National Weather Service (NWS) created a...
What to do in a hit-and-run accident
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on December 14th, 2021
On August 8, 2021, a Philadelphia mother and her toddler son were victims of a hit-and-run accident. While walking under an overpass near their home, they were struck by a vehicle. The accident left both of them critically injured. Days after the accident, the boy was still in a critical but stable condition. Unfortunately, his mother died from her injuries soon after. The police investigated the accident and worked to find the fleeing driver. Law...
Car Crash Lawyer Gets $3.55M Settlement for Driver Whose Car Struck Damaged Guardrail on NJ Interstate Ramp
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on July 28th, 2020
A Paterson, N.J., driver who suffered serious spinal injuries when her car struck a damaged and protruding guardrail on a highway ramp in 2017 was awarded a $3.55 million settlement in her case. Judith Garris, who was 55 years old at the time of the June 17, 2017 crash, turned her vehicle onto an on-ramp to I-80 near Beckwith Avenue and Lewis Street in Paterson when the car struck a damaged, protruding guardrail, according to...