School Bus Accident Injures Three in Philadelphia

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Yesterday, a school bus crashed in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia.  The accident occurred during the afternoon at Henry Avenue and Summit Street.

Thankfully, no children were on board the bus at the time of the incident.  However, three people were injured in this Philadelphia school bus crash and were transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment.  Their identities have not yet been released.

The bus and several cars appeared to suffer significant damage in this accident which remains under investigation.

Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Sends Two to the Hospital

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Over the weekend a driver hit a young girl and her foster mother who were walking in Wissinoming.  The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday July 10, 2010 at the intersection of Harbison Avenue and Glenloch Street.

An 11 year old girl and her 45 year old foster mother were taken to the hospital.  The 45 year old woman was reported to be in critical condition after suffering severe head wounds in the accident. The girl was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.  Their identities have not yet been released.

City police are continuing to investigate this serious Philadelphia pedestrian accident.

Fatal Frankford Philadelphia Hit and Run Bicycle Accident

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Shortly after midnight on Sunday July 11, 2010 a 41 year old woman was riding her bike in the Frankford section of Philadelphia.  At approximately 12:30 the woman was hit by a car near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Adams Avenue.

The woman, who has not yet been identified, was taken to Hahnemann Hospital where she died from her injuries on Sunday.  The driver of the car left the scene of the accident.  However, police located the black Ford Taurus that hit the bicyclist in the 2100 block of Gillingham Street shortly after the accident and officials are talking to the vehicle’s owner as the investigation into this fatal Philadelphia hit and run bicycle accident continues.

Adams County, Gettysburg, State Police Department Office

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

In 2008, there were more than 1,000 accidents in Adams County, Pennsylvania according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  Almost half of those accidents (485) resulted in injuries and 21 resulted in fatalities.

While there are no interstates that pass through Adams County, U.S. Route 15 and U.S. Route 30 do pass through the county.  Additionally, many state roads such as Pennsylvania Routes 234, 116, 134, 97, 94 and 34 go through Adams County as do many local roads.

State Police at the Gettysburg Station Investigate Accidents

Adams County, Pennsylvania accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Gettysburg Station.

The contact information for the Adams County Pennsylvania State Police Department is as follows:

Adams County State Police Gettysburg

3083 Old Harrisburg Pike

Gettysburg, PA 17325

717-334-8111

866-208-0364

Contact an Experienced Gettysburg Car Accident Lawyer

Attorney Jon Ostroff is committed to helping people who have been hurt in Adams County accidents recover the fair and equitable damages to which they are legally entitled.

Over the past 20 years, Jon has helped more than 20,000 Pennsylvania accident victims with their recoveries.  He knows how to negotiate with insurance companies and how to aggressively work in your best interest.

If you’ve been hurt in an Adams County crash, or if you’ve lost a loved one then you need an experienced Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer on your side.  Call Adams County accident lawyer Jon Ostroff today for more information about your rights.

York County State Police Department

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

York County, Pennsylvania is a dangerous place to drive.  York County ranks in the top 10 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties for population, the most miles of state highways, the most miles of local roads and streets, the most reported traffic crashes, and the most reported traffic fatalities.  In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 4,659 accidents in York County.  2,276 of those accidents resulted in injuries and 50 accidents resulted in fatalities.

State Police at the York Station Investigate Accidents

York County, Pennsylvania accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the York Station.

The contact information for the York County Pennsylvania State Police Department is as follows:

York County State Police York

110 Trooper Court

York, PA  17403

717-428-1011

Contact an Experienced York County Crash Lawyer After a York County Accident

You have a lot at stake after an accident.  Your potential legal recovery can provide you with the financial compensation that you need to get the necessary medical care for your physical recovery and to support your family.

York County accident lawyer Jon Ostroff fights hard for the full and fair recovery of each of his clients.  Over the past 20 years, he has helped more than 20,000 people recover damages for their personal injuries.  Few personal injury lawyers share Jon’s experience.

Call Jon today for a free consultation if you’ve been hurt or a loved one has been killed in a Pennsylvania crash and learn how an experienced Pennsylvania accident lawyer can help you.

 

Perry County State Police Department

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Perry County, Pennsylvania is a part of the Harrisburg – Carlisle metropolitan area.  In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported relatively few accidents in Perry County.  In that year, there were only 593 accidents in Perry County, of which 287 resulted in injuries and 15 resulted in fatalities. 

State Police at the Newport Station Investigate Accidents

Perry County, Pennsylvania accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Newport Station.

The contact information for the Perry County Pennsylvania State Police Department is as follows:

Perry County State Police Newport

52 Red Hill Court

Newport, PA 17074

717-567-3110

Call a Pennsylvania Car Crash Lawyer for Help

While Perry County is lucky to have relatively few accidents each year, that is of little significant to you and your family if you’ve been hurt in an accident.  The statistical numbers just don’t matter.  What matters is your recovery and the wellbeing of your family.

For more than 20 years, Pennsylvania car accident lawyer Jon Ostroff has been helping Pennsylvania accident victims recover fair and equitable damages.  In the past two decades he has helped more than 20,000 people.

If you’ve been hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one, in a Pennsylvania crash then you need an experienced and skilled Pennsylvania accident lawyer to represent you.  Call Jon today for a free consultation.

Cumberland County State Police Department Office

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has many interstate and state roads and, unfortunately, many accidents.  In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 2,340 accidents in Cumberland County.  964 of those accidents resulted in injuries and 21 resulted in fatalities.

The accidents occurred over a mix of interstate, state, and local roads.  Some of the busier roads in Cumberland County include the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I  76), I 81, I 83, U.S. Routes 11 and 15 and Pennsylvania State Routes 34, 74, 581 and 641.

State Police at the Carlisle Station Investigate Accidents

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Carlisle Station.

The contact information for the Cumberland County Pennsylvania State Police Department is as follows:

Cumberland County State Police Carlisle

1538 Commerce Avenue

Carlisle, PA  17013

717-249-2121

866-208-0364

Contact an Experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer

While most of our families will be affected by a car accident at some time, it is not a common occurrence for most of us.  Instead, it is one of those events that is overwhelming and irritating.  You know that it is important to get the best settlement that you can for your injuries but you aren’t sure that you have the time or specialized knowledge to do it.

That is why you should contact an experienced Pennsylvania car accident lawyerPennsylvania car crash lawyer Jon Ostroff has represented more than 20,000 accident victims over the past 20 years.  He knows how to get you a just and equitable settlement.

Call Jon today if you’ve been hurt or if you’ve lost a loved one in a Pennsylvania accident.

State Trooper Crashes into Truck in Carbon County

Friday, July 9th, 2010

A state trooper is lucky to be alive today after a serious crash in Carbon County, yesterday.  The accident occurred around 1 p.m. on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Kidder Township.  According to officials, the trooper, whose name has not yet been released, is from the Pocono Barracks.

The trooper hit a tractor trailer at mile marker 92.7 on the Northeast Extension.  The roof of his car was sheared off in the accident.  He was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

The accident remains under investigation and the state police indicate that a press release will be forthcoming that provides more information about this Carbon County accident.

Milford Crash Kills 1 and Injures 1

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

On Monday afternoon, a Milford car crash killed one woman and injured another.  The accident occurred on Route 663 shortly after 4 p.m.  25 year old Tara L. Golden of Pennsburg was driving southbound when she crossed the center line and crashed into a vehicle driven by 32 year old Chandra L. Bibighaus of Quakertown.

Firefighters had to extricate Ms. Golden from her vehicle.  She was then taken to St. Luke’s Hospital Quakertown where she was declared dead. Ms. Bibighaus is listed in fair condition at St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem after this serious accident.

How Dangerous Were Pennsylvania Roads Last Weekend?

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Long weekends, especially summer holiday weekends, are particularly dangerous times on Pennsylvania roads and this past July 4th weekend was no exception.

The Pennsylvania state police report that 712 accidents were investigated over the four day travel period.  361 people were injured and 10 people were killed in those accidents. 

There was a significant increase in accidents and injuries over the July 4, 2009 holiday weekend when only 447 accidents were investigated, 206 people were injured and 9 people were killed.

State police also report 72 of the crashes, including 3 of the fatal crashes, were alcohol related in 2010.  Additionally, police cited more than 7,800 people for speeding, arrested 339 people for DUIs, and cited many others for failure to wear seatbelts and failure to secure children in proper car seats.

If you were injured, or if you lost a loved one, in a Pennsylvania crash then please call Pennsylvania car accident lawyer Jon Ostroff for more information about your rights and potential legal recoveries.

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