Each week we bring you details of news stories about some of the biggest accidents in and around Philadelphia that made headlines. There is no shortage of individuals being injured in car accidents, construction accidents, work accidents and more. It is especially unfortunate when these accidents are caused by another person’s negligence. If you or a loved one have been injured because of someone else’s negligence call a Philadelphia personal injury attorney to set up a free legal consultation. You need to discover what your legal options are as soon as possible.
Around 8 pm On Friday, March 30, an accident occurred in West Brandywine that involved an SUV. Police responded to the accident where they tried to rescue a woman who was trapped in a burning vehicle that had crashed into a tree on East Reeceville Road. Unfortunately, they were unable to save her and she died at the scene. The three officers who attempted to rescue her had to be transported to Paoli Hospital for smoke inhalation. They were treated and released. There was a second driver involved in the accident who was also taken to the hospital and the road was shut down for an investigation for several hours.
At about 3:40 am on Saturday, March 31, a single vehicle accident occurred with devastating results. According to police, the vehicle crashed went over a guardrail on I-95 and fell off an overpass. It then landed on a median and rolled stopping at Wheatsheaf Lane. There were two occupants who were both ejected from the vehicle. A 21-year-old female died at the scene and a 26-year-old male was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital.
On April 4, at around 3:30 in the morning neighbors in the Greys Ferry section of Philadelphia were woken up by a loud crashing noise. According to police, the driver of a trash truck lost control of his vehicle at 26th and Reed Streets. The trash truck damaged 10 vehicles. One of the vehicles ended up on top of another and required a crew to come and remove it. Police are investigating to determine what the cause of the accident was.
On Thursday, April 5, police were called to respond to a shooting. Two police vehicles, an SUV and a cruiser, crashed into each other while responding to the call not far from the scene. Three officers were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The crash is under investigation and the victims of the shooting were hospitalized in stable condition. The shooter has not been caught after fleeing the scene.
“I have been working since I was 14. I have probably held at least two dozen different jobs and I’ve seen people injured and hurt. One of the reasons I got involved with disability law is that I have a very good family friend who has been disabled his entire life, and I’ve seen how he’s struggled in order to keep working and try to work. When I was presented with the opportunity to get involved with what’s called “disability law,” I was really thrilled to be able to not only practice being an attorney, but helping other people who really need to know things about what their choices are, what they can do, and what their future may hold.
I am originally from Maple Glen, PA and is a life-long Eagles fan.
I have focused on helping individuals with their workers’ compensation, social security disability and long-term disability claims, as well as obtaining financial security for individuals who have had accidents.
As part of helping workers’ and their families, I have also been active in teaching continuing legal education courses to other attorneys, provide free seminars and webinars to the public on how to protect their rights, and I am active in various organizations such as the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, the Injured Workers’ Bar Association and the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group.”
Brian Mittman, Esq.
Here is this week's look at some of the most serious accidents from around the Philadelphia, Delaware County, and Montgomery County region. Wrong-way Truck Crashes Into Philadelphia Bar A U-Haul truck was driving the wrong way on a one-way street when it hopped over a curb and plowed into a newly opened bar/restaurant in the […]
Our weekly accident report for July 12th, 2017 looks at a fatal maritime work accident, two car accidents each involving just one driver, and a heroic rescue by a SEPTA police officer. Packer Marine Terminal Employer Killed In Work Accident A 52-year old employee at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in South Philadelphia was killed in […]
This week's accident roundup features: An accident involving two SEPTA vehicles in Philly A teenage boy loses his leg after being struck by a train An intoxicated Delaware County couple recklessly crashes into 3 parked cars If you've recently been injured in an accident caused by someone else, a personal injury lawsuit could help you […]
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