If you live in Pittsburgh, driving near commercial vehicles is part of your everyday life. At roughly 4,000 pounds, your vehicle is no match for an up to 80,000-pound tractor-trailer, however. Consequently, if you collide with a truck, you may suffer catastrophic and...
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Air brake failure a factor in close to 30% of truck crashes
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Truck Accidents
You may feel uncomfortable when you encounter commercial trucks on Pennsylvania’s roadways, and you may try to avoid driving alongside them when possible. You may also want to try to avoid driving in front of semi-trucks when navigating steep hills because brake...
FMCSA database tracks truckers cited for alcohol, drug use
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, Truck Accidents
Truckers across Pennsylvania and the rest of the nation often lead lonely, solitary lifestyles. This is one of several reasons substance abuse is common across the industry. The substance abuse problem in commercial trucking has become so notable that the Federal...
How big a problem are medical errors?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jul 9, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
More than 250,000 people die every year due to medical errors, according to reports. This startling statistic causes some people to avoid medical care. Do patients have cause for concern or are they overestimating their level of risk? How often do medical errors...
Why do you need to locate a truck’s black box after a crash?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jul 7, 2021 | Truck Accidents
While commercial airline disasters have decreased in recent years, you may remember investigators looking for a downed plane's black box. Known as the event data recorder, this black box contains vital information about the aircraft's operations immediately before the...
What causes birth injuries in babies?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jun 22, 2021 | Birth Injuries, Birth Injury
Sometimes the birthing process can cause physical injuries to babies. Typically, this type of damage is due to the natural forces of delivery creating physical pressure on babies' heads through the birth canal. The National Healthcare Quality Report states that about...
Car accidents and severe brain injuries
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jun 16, 2021 | Car Accidents
When thinking about car accident injuries, many people picture broken bones, bruises and muscle sprains. Although those are common injuries, another common one that not many people consider is a brain injury. Brain injuries range in severity. A mild one often results...
Truck accidents and common causes
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jun 14, 2021 | Truck Accidents
The presence of large trucks on the roads presents a higher level of risk for drivers. These big rigs are not only larger than other vehicles, but they also take longer to start and stop than smaller cars. Many factors contribute to accidents involving trucks. Some of...
Is the trucking industry lobbying for license to crash?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | May 31, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Sometimes an accident is just an accident — but sometimes it is something more. In the case of fatalities or severe injuries during truck accidents, you probably want to make sure exactly who is responsible. Unfortunately, this is not a simple question. When it comes...
How to identify the signs of a traumatic brain injury
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | May 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
If you have ever been the victim of a serious fall or car accident, you may have experienced a concussion or brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are rather common to those who have been in an accident. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...