Posts by Sean Carmody
Why Truck Accident Claims Require Different Evidence Than Car Crashes
Truck accidents are considerably less common than car accidents in Pennsylvania, but the sheer amount of damage they cause makes them a major problem on PA roads. When you’re involved in a truck accident, it’s important to recognize that you need to handle it differently than you’d approach a car crash. They are separate beasts…
Read MoreDo You Have a Claim If You Were Injured as a Passenger in PA?
Suffering an injury in a car accident is stressful—going through it as a passenger can be even more complicated. As a passenger, you don’t know what type of insurance either driver has or who’s at fault. While both parties are represented by their own insurance companies, you may feel like you fall somewhere in the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hours-of-Service Violations in Trucking
Truck accidents are less common than other types of vehicle collisions, but when they happen, the fallout is often catastrophic. Commercial trucks are capable of doing massive amounts of damage at any speed, and accidents often leave behind multiple totaled vehicles, severe or fatal injuries, and road damage. Behind some of these accidents are drivers…
Read MoreThe Hidden Impact of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are one of the most unpredictable outcomes of a car accident, slip and fall, or workplace injury. This is because the brain itself is inherently unpredictable. Neuroscientists often describe the brain as plastic, meaning that it can adapt to trauma and form new neuronal connections to make up for losses in other areas.…
Read MoreHow Black Box Data Can Help Your Truck Accident Claim
The aftermath of a Pennsylvania truck accident can leave your family with serious financial uncertainty, severe injuries, a never-ending list of doctors’ appointments, and mental trauma. When a negligent truck driver or trucking company is responsible for your injuries, a personal injury claim can help you fight for the compensation you’re entitled to. But pursuing…
Read MoreCommon Workplace Hazards in Pennsylvania Steel Mills
Pennsylvania has one of the largest and most established steel industries in the United States, falling behind only Indiana and Ohio. There are several prominent steel mills in the state, and the industry is particularly active in the Pittsburgh area. Those who work in our state’s steel mills are a crucial part of Pennsylvania’s thriving…
Read MoreInsurance Medical Examinations and Their Effect on a PA Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, you’re probably aware that workers’ compensation benefits are available to help you recover, both physically and financially. But what happens if you’re asked to undergo an insurance medical examination (IME) as part of your workers’ compensation case? The idea of having a doctor who doesn’t know…
Read MoreHow Safe Are Vehicle Backup Cameras?
These days, it’s hard to find a new car or truck without a backup camera. Over the years, these cameras have gone from luxury add-ons to required safety features. And for good reason — no one wants to be the cause of a tragic backover accident. Backup cameras were designed to reduce that kind of…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You are Injured by a Negligent Driver, But the Insurance Company Refuses to Pay
It’s frustrating enough to experience an injury due to someone else’s negligence. But injury victims aren’t always fairly treated by insurance companies. If this has happened to you, don’t panic. You do have options, and you don’t have to go through it alone. At Carmody and Ging, Injury & Accident Lawyers, we help injured Pennsylvanians…
Read MoreWhat is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a life-altering event — not just for the individual but for their entire family. In Pennsylvania, if such an injury results from an accident caused by someone else’s negligence — whether it’s a car crash, workplace accident, or other serious incident — understanding how doctors assess these injuries…
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