Pedestrian Rights in Auto Accidents Car accidents are always scary occurrences, but they are especially frightening when pedestrians are involved. Hitting a pedestrian with an automobile at speeds over 30 miles per hour usually result in severe injuries or a fatality, but even speeds as slow as 10 miles per hour are enough to case […]
Staying Safe on the Roads This Winter
Staying Safe on the Roads This Winter Winter is officially here, which means driving is about to get much more difficult. If you’re planning on spending any amount of time on the road between now and spring, here are some tips to keep in mind if you want to stay safe. Be Prepared The winter […]
Safety agency meets with automakers to discuss future recall agreement
Safety agency meets with automakers to discuss future recall agreement News broke in the late fall of 2013 that General Motors (GM) had covered up an ignition switch defect for more than a decade and was responsible for approximately 10 deaths. The investigation into GM began as Toyota’s record settlement of $1.2 billion with the […]
GPW to relocate after nearly three decades on Fifth Avenue
GPW to relocate after nearly three decades on Fifth Avenue After almost three decades, the principle office of Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. is relocating. Effective Friday, Oct. 2, the firm will move from its 1030 Fifth Avenue location across from Consol Energy Center to 11 Stanwix Street in the Key Bank Building. “After looking at […]
Safety tips for your Fourth of July weekend
Safety tips for your Fourth of July weekend In the United States, we celebrate the anniversary of our independence with cookouts and fireworks. Many pack up their cars and visit friends and family, causing increased traffic during the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the next few days can be some of the most dangerous. For more than […]
Vehicle recalls continue after record year
Vehicle recalls continue after record year Riddled with recalls, 2014 was a historic year for the auto industry. General Motors began the year with a massive ignition switch recall and Takata ended it with an airbag issue crossing 10 different automakers. When looking at the largest recalls in history, GM and Takata take the fourth […]
The year of the recall might be 2015
The year of the recall might be 2015 General Motors became one of the most mentioned companies in 2014 after recalling almost three million vehicles for an ignition switch defect early in the year. As the year continued, GM would go on to recall almost 30 million vehicles, accounting for half of all the vehicles recalled in […]
Drowsy driving causes more fatal accidents than reported
Drowsy driving causes more fatal accidents than reported How often do you drive when you’re tired? We’re warned about the deadly effects of drinking and driving, yet we continue to sit behind the wheel of a vehicle while we’re drowsy and operate it as if we’re fine. As a result, 21 percent of all fatal vehicle […]
Fatal truck accidents on the rise in fracking communities
Fatal truck accidents on the rise in fracking communities Hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as fracking, is a booming industry around the United States, but the growth isn’t without criticism. Many believe the negative side effects, including property damage, water contamination and released gases, outweigh the benefits. New studies are regularly completed to highlight discoveries associated with fracking. For example, […]
GM recalls 3 million more vehicles for ignition switch defects
GM recalls 3 million more vehicles for ignition switch defects In the first half of 2014, General Motors (GM) recalled more than 20 million vehicles, with approximately one third due to a dangerous ignition switch defect. The nation’s largest automaker announced Monday a 3.6 million-car recall for keys that slip out of the run position […]