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A college student died in a major truck accident in Pennsylvania that also left an interstate closed for several hours. According to the initial reports, a truck crossed the median of the interstate and in to oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians have no defense when they are struck by vehicles. They can suffer serious injuries and die in a crash.

A recent construction accident in a nearby Pennsylvania community southwest of the Altoona area claimed the life of one victim and injured two others. All three of the victims involved in the electrocution accident were taken to the hospital following the accident and one of them died in the emergency department.

It is fairly obvious that teen drivers do not have as much experience as those, say, 10 to 20 years older. Even if a teenager is responsible and mature, they simply do not have the same level of experience that is often needed to handle traffic emergencies and the like.

According to recent figures, the number of deaths due to hit-and-run accidents is at an all-time high, at least dating back to 1975, when statistics were first officially kept. Although experts are still trying to put a finger on exactly why, the number of fatalities due to hit-and-run car accidents has risen almost consistently since 2012, with only one slight decrease in the number between 2013 and 2014.

Construction is a job that comes with certain inherent risks for the men and women employed in this field. Despite the physical risks you may face at your job in construction, you still have the right to a workplace that is reasonably free from any unnecessary risks.

In Altoona and its surrounding areas, delivery trucks are constantly on the road at all hours. With how the world currently functions and people able to receive deliveries at the click of a button for work and personal use, this is no surprise.

It is not rare occurrences for workers in various industries to suffer on-the-job injuries that leave them with permanent disabilities. A significant number of Pennsylvania workers seek financial support through the state-regulated workers’ compensation insurance system each year for disabilities that prevent their return to previous jobs.

A previous post on this blog talked about how important it is for truck drivers to operate their vehicles alert and on a good night’s rest.

At some point during your week — or maybe even your day — you will see a driver who operates his or her vehicle in questionable ways. You may notice someone speeding excessively or disregarding traffic signals...