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What do the U.S. Department of Transportation, AAA and Seventeen Magazine Have in Common?

Admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:14:09 +0000

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), AAA and Seventeen Magazine have teamed up to create a video contest that will end this Friday. The National Two-Second Turnoff Day Viral Video Challenge, which runs from August 2 – September 10, 2010, is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving among young drivers.

If you are a teenager who would like to participate, you need to create a video to combat distracted driving and upload it to www.seventeen.com/twosecond. The winner’s video will be shared at the DOT’s second annual distracted driving summit on September 21, and be featured on websites for Seventeen Magazine, AAA and the DOT. The winner will also receive a $2,000 cash prize.

This contest is meant to be a fun way to combat a serious problem. In addition to the contest prizes described above, teenagers are provided with a real and meaningful way to learn about the dangers of distracted driving and to save lives.

2 Children Hit by Car in Warminster

Admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:58:26 +0000

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Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon August 30, two children were hit by a car on York Road in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The accident happened in the northbound lanes of York Road near Prospect Avenue.

The children, whose identities have not yet been released, were taken to Abington Memorial Hospital for treatment. One of the children was later taken from Abington Memorial to Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia for further treatment.

The driver stopped and cooperated with the police investigation of this Pennsylvania pedestrian accident.

Whats New At Ford

Admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:22:31 +0000

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Last week, Ford Motor Co. recalled more than half a million Ford Windstar minivans in the United States and Canada. The majority of the recalled vehicles, 462,750 were recalled in the United States and an additional 112,000 were recalled in Canada.

The recall is due to concern that the rear axle may corrode and fracture. If this were to happen while the driver was operating the vehicle, the driver could lose control of the minivan and a serious car accident could result.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating this problem since May 2010 and has been informed of Ford’s recall. At least two accidents that were caused by a corroded and fractured rear axle have been reported to the NHTSA.

The recalled models are all Ford Windstars from model years 1998-2003 and were sold in 21 U.S. states including Pennsylvania. If your car has been recalled then be sure to contact your dealer who will fix your car free of charge as soon as parts are available.

Washington County State Police Department Office

Admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:15:51 +0000

Washington County, PA is one of the ten Pennsylvania counties with the most miles of state highways. That, combined with the population of over 200,000 makes it a common place for motor vehicle crashes. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 2,013 accidents in Washington County. 922 of those accidents resulted in injuries and 25 accidents resulted in fatalities.

State Police at the Washington Station Investigate Accidents

Washington County accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop B of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Washington Station.

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

Washington County State Police

83 Murtland Avenue

Washington, PA 15301

724-223-5200

An Experienced Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Can Help After an Accident

If you’ve been injured in Washington, Monongahela or any of Washington County’s boroughs or townships then you need an experienced Pennsylvania accident lawyer to help you with your claim.

Pennsylvania car accident injury lawyer Jon Ostroff has been representing Pennsylvania injury victims for more than 20 years and has helped more than 20,000 people recover damages.

Jon will work hard for your recovery. If the insurance company is unwilling to settle quickly for a fair settlement then Jon will file a lawsuit and continue negotiating on your behalf.

Jon understands that you have questions and concerns immediately following your accident. That is why his office is available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply call for a free consultation if you’ve been hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one, in a Washington County accident.

Greene County State Police Department Office

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Greene County, located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, is the scene of many Pennsylvania accidents each year. Among the many roads that wind through Greene County are US Routes 19 and 79 and Pennsylvania Routes 18, 21, 88, 188, 218, 221 and 231. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 435 accidents, 8 of which were fatal and 242 of which resulted in injuries.

State Police at the Waynesburg Station Investigate Accidents

Greene County accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop B of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Waynesburg Station.

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

Greene County State Police Department Waynesburg

255 Elm Drive

Waynesburg, PA 15370

724-627-6151

Contact a PA Accident Lawyer if You’ve Been Injured in an Accident

The Greene County State Police will help you get the emergency medical care that you need and will investigate your accident but they cannot represent you in settlement negotiations or lawsuits resulting from your accident.

If you’ve been injured, or if you’ve lost a loved one, in a Greene County accident then you need an experienced Pennsylvania car accident lawyer to help you in settlement talks with the insurance company or in any litigation.

Pennsylvania accident lawyer Jon Ostroff is a Pennsylvania attorney who has dedicated the past 20 years to representing more than 20,000 Pennsylvania personal injury victims. He is committed to helping people who have been hurt in accidents and he is committed to talking to you. Jon’s office is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for victims of Pennsylvania accidents. Call Ostroff Injury Law when you need them – anytime.

Fayette County State Police Department Office

Admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:14:23 +0000

Fayette County Pennsylvania is part of the greater Pittsburgh area and as such it has its fair share of motor vehicle accidents each year. Some of the main roads that are located in Fayette County include: US Routes 40 and 119 and Pennsylvania Routes 21, 43, 51, 88, 166, 201, 283, 381, 653, 711, 819, 857, 906, and 982. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 1,302 accidents in Fayette County. 27 of those accidents resulted in fatalities and 713 resulted in injuries.

State Police at the Uniontown Station Investigate Accidents

Fayette County accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop B of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Uniontown Station.

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

Fayette County State Police Uniontown

Uniontown Station

1070 Eberly Way

Lemont Furnace, PA 15456

724-439-7111

800-332-3417

Contact a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer for Advice After an Accident

The time period immediately following a car crash can be stressful and overwhelming. If you’ve been hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one, then one of the most important things that you can do is to contact an experienced Pennsylvania accident attorney.

Pennsylvania car accident lawyer Jon Ostroff has been representing Pennsylvania personal injury victims for more than 20 years. In that time he has helped more than 20,000 people recover damages. You can reach Ostroff Injury Law 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you’ve been a victim of a Pennsylvania vehicle accident. Call Jon today and learn more about how he may be able to help you.

Clearfield County, Dubois, State Police Department Office

Admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:13:39 +0000

With almost 1,150 square miles of land and more than 80,000 residents, Clearfield County Pennsylvania experiences its fair share of accidents. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 1,032 crashes on Clearfield County roads. 23 of those accidents resulted in fatalities and 502 resulted in injuries.

Then on February 10, 2010 came an accident that few in Clearfield County will soon forget. 50 cars were involved in an accident on I 80 that day making it one of the worst crashes in Pennsylvania’s history. Within days of that crash, Pennsylvania car crash lawyer Jon Ostroff was retained by an accident victim and several other victims soon followed.

State Police at the Clearfield Station Investigate Accidents

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

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

Clearfield County State Police

147 Doe Hill Road

Woodland, PA 16881

814-857-3800

Contact a Clearfield County Car Crash Lawyer After an Accident

The victims of the February 10 Clearfield County crash made an important decision by contacting a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer so quickly. By contacting Jon early, the victims had the advantage of having an experienced Pennsylvania car accident attorney investigate the accident and gather important evidence that would otherwise have been lost.

As their cases progress, they have the advantage of working with a Pennsylvania accident lawyer who has helped more than 20,000 personal injury victims over the past 20 years. Call Jon today if you’ve been hurt in an accident and would like a free consultation.

It is Back to School Time. Will Your Child Be Safe?

Admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:41:29 +0000

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Communities across the Commonwealth are gearing up for the start of the new school year. Along with newly sharpened pencils and neat haircuts comes another September certainty – parental anxiety. Part of that anxiety relates the school bus. Parents worry that their children will get hurt getting on, riding on, or getting off the school bus.

Motorists must remember that they must obey all school bus laws and crossing guard directions to keep school children safe.

In Pennsylvania, drivers approaching from every direction must stop at least 10 feet away from a school bus that has its red lights flashing and its stop sign extended. Failure to do so can result in fines, points on a license and license suspension.

Additionally, the speed limit in school zones is 15 mph. Failure to obey the speed limit can result in a $500 fine and 3 points on a license.

The Pennsylvania car accident lawyers wish everyone a safe start to the 2010 – 2011 school year and urge motorists to drive carefully to prevent tragic accidents.

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Allegheny County, Pittsburgh State Police Department Office

Admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:02:54 +0000

Almost 10% of Pennsylvania’s population lives in Allegheny County, making it one of the ten most populated counties in the Commonwealth. Allegheny County is also one of the ten Pennsylvania counties with the most miles of state and local roads. It is, therefore, no surprise that Allegheny County is one of the top ten counties for traffic accidents and traffic related deaths. In fact, in 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reported Allegheny County to have the highest percentage of accidents of any county in the Commonwealth. In 2008, PennDOT reported 11,754 accidents. 70 of the accidents were fatal and 5,386 of the accidents resulted in injuries.

State Police at the Pittsburgh Station Investigate Accidents

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

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

Allegheny County State Police Department Pittsburgh

449 McCormick Road

Moon Township, PA 15108

412-787-2000

Contact a Pittsburgh Accident Lawyer Who is Serious About Settling Cases

If you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident due to someone else’s negligence then you may be entitled to damages. For the past 20 years, Pittsburgh car accident lawyer Jon Ostroff has represented more than 20,000 Pennsylvania personal injury victims.

Jon’s approach to Allegheny County accidents is simple. He wants the insurance company to provide you with fair and equitable damages quickly. If the insurance company is not willing to provide damages quickly then Jon will file a lawsuit on your behalf while continuing to negotiate a settlement.

If you’ve been hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one, call a Pennsylvania injury lawyer who is experienced and compassionate for a free consultation.

Lycoming County, Williamsport, State Police Department Office

Admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:02:14 +0000

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania is home to many important Pennsylvania roads. Interstate 180, U.S. Routes 15 and 220, and Pennsylvania Routes 14, 43, 44, 54, 87, 118, 184, 239,284, 287, 405, 414, 442, 554, 654, 664, 864, 880 and 973 all cross Lycoming County. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported a total of 1,244 motor vehicle crashes on these and other Lycoming County roads. 12 of the reported accidents resulted in fatalities and 570 resulted in injuries.

State Police at the Montoursville Station Investigate Accidents

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

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

Lycoming County State Police Montoursville

899 Cherry Street

Montoursville, PA 17754

570-368-5700

Contact a Williamsport Car Accident Lawyer After an Accident

If you’ve been hurt in a Lycoming County car crash then you need a local Pennsylvania accident lawyer who is not persuaded by local influences. Williamsport injury lawyer Jon Ostroff is one of the rare attorneys in this state, and across the country, who has represented more than 20,000 personal injury victims in more than 20 years of legal practice. What’s more? Jon maintains an office in Williamsport for your convenience.

If you’ve been hurt in a Lycoming County car accident then you may be entitled to damages. Jon Ostroff is ready to help you fight for the damages that you deserve. Call him today for a free consultation.