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Every winter it seems that there are at least one or two major pile-ups on the interstate. These accidents cause a lot of damage, injury, and death. Even though the conditions that lead to these accidents are well known, speeding, reckless driving, and inattention, every year another pile-up occurs. While not all big truck accidents on interstates are caused by 18-wheelers getting out of control, but any big truck involved will make any accident that much worse.

In many big truck accidents on interstates the truck drivers involved are poorly trained and inexperienced. Not only might the driver be responsible for personal injury or wrongful death claims, but also the trucking company who employs them may be partially responsible. Many trucking companies push their drivers by imposing unrealistic schedules on them. This puts a lot of pressure on the driver to go too fast for weather conditions. The lack of training makes things worse as drivers are unable to gauge how long it takes to stop in adverse weather conditions.

The big trucking companies and their insurance companies are well funded and have a ton of lawyers fighting for every dime. The last thing they want to do is pay on a big truck accident claim. If you are involved in big truck accident on interstates in Pennsylvania, please contact the experienced truck attorneys at the Falvello Law Firm in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania today for an initial consultation. We work on a contingency basis; you do not pay us until we collect on your claim.

Interstate 80 is one of the primary arteries of the Interstate Highway System and makes up the longest stretch of Interstate in Pennsylvania. Large stretches of Interstate 80 are far away from emergency services. Responding to auto accidents on the Interstate may take longer as rural communities must respond to the accident and may be required to transport accident victims farther.

When accidents happen on Interstate 80, especially in the winter, they are typically huge pile-ups with multiple vehicles involved. The number of injuries often put additional strain on already strapped emergency resources. Whether the accident is caused by icy roads, wintery white out conditions or fog, pile-ups are deadly dangerous. One main problem with these types of accidents is determining who is at fault. While one car may have caused the initial wreck, other vehicles may be the cause of further damage or injury.

The two most important factors in fatal auto accidents on Interstates are speed and inattention. Weather conditions exacerbate both, making it a deadly combination. When bad weather sets in, slow down and pay attention. If you find yourself in an auto accident on Pennsylvania freeways, please contact the Falvello Law Firm to consult with an experienced auto accident attorney. You are going to need an experienced attorney to help file your auto accident insurance claim and to untangle the mess to find the responsible party.

Vehicle accidents and collisions involving big trucks often have catastrophic results. With their massive size and freight loads, there really is no such thing as a “minor truck accident.” When people in a passenger vehicle or motorcycle are involved in a collision with a truck, serious injuries and death may occur. Due to the complex nature of truck accidents, it is very important to hire an experienced truck accident attorney if you are involved in a truck accident in Wilkes-Barre or a surrounding area of Pennsylvania.

The Falvello Law Firm, a fourth-generation law firm, has been providing personalized legal services to victims of vehicle accidents for over eight decades. We are a small firm with large firm knowledge and experience.

We have seen some very serious injuries in our truck accident victims including:

• Brain injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neck injuries
• Burns
• Paralysis

We have also represented the families of victims killed in a truck accident. We have sought and won compensation from truck drivers, trucking companies, and their insurance companies. Please let us help your family recover following this traumatic event. We know that no money in the world can bring your loved one back, but by holding the responsible parties accountable for their carelessness, we are forcing them to acknowledge their mistakes and hopefully help to prevent future ones.

If you live in Sugarloaf, Hazleton, or a surrounding area of Pennsylvania and have been involved in a truck accident, please contact The Falvello Law Firm today to schedule your confidential consultation.

Each year, more than 300 children under 5 years old drown in residential swimming pools, usually in a pool owned by their own family. In addition, more than 2,000 children in that age group are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injures resulting from swimming pool accidents.

Swimming pool accidents are most often caused by:

• lack of proper supervision
• slick surfaces
• improperly built pool equipment
• ack of a lifeguard
• failure to fence off the swimming pool area

Less than fatal swimming pool accidents can cause serious long term consequences as well. Diving into shallow water, slips and falls, and reactions to chemicals in the swimming pool water have also caused many injuries.

Swimming pool accidents are usually easily preventable if the owners and operators of the pool facilities ensure that their property is safe and free from these type of hazards.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a swimming pool accident, please contact us today for more information. The Falvello Law Firm has been serving clients in the Sugarloaf Valley of PA since 1978.

How many construction accidents are there each year in the United States?
Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in America. It is estimated that over 150,000 construction workers were injured in on the job accidents last year.

What sort of factors can lead to falls on a construction site?
The number one fear on a construction site is a fall. Falls can occur when someone slips off a floor or a roof or falls of a scaffold. Ladders are another common cause of fall injuries.

What are some of the other causes of injury or death on construction sites?
Electrocution, trench accidents, a collapse or cave in, welding, or other equipment malfunction are other common causes of injury.

Can I get compensation for injuries from a construction site accident?
If you are injured on a construction site, then you may have a case for a construction accident lawsuit. Medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages are often recoverable in a construction accident lawsuit.

What should I do if I am injured in a construction site accident?
The first thing you should do is contact a doctor. After your injury is treated, then you should contact an experienced construction accident attorney for advice. The Falvello Law Firm has been serving clients in the Sugarloaf Valley of PA since 1978.

Dogs cause significant injury to people, especially to children, on a regular basis. Many of these victims are left scarred and traumatized and lose significant time from work or school.

The law has the difficult problem of deciding when to hold the owners of dogs liable for these acts, which are usually totally unintended by the owner but an expensive and painful injury to an individual who has done nothing wrong.

In Pennsylvania, a victim can recover full compensation if the dog previously bit another person without justification or indicated a tendency to do so. However, if the dog has never bitten before, this state's dog bite law offers two different remedies that depend upon the degree of injury.

A severely injured victim can make a claim against the dog owner for medical expenses and all other losses and legal damages. A non-severely injured victim can also make a claim against the dog owner, but the remedy is limited to only the medical expenses.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of dog bite in Pennsylvania, please contact us today for more information. The Falvello Law Firm has been serving clients in the Sugarloaf Valley of PA since 1978.

Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of thirty-four. Annually, auto accidents are responsible for over 40,000 deaths. Unfortunately, statistics show that you are likely to be involved in at least one auto accident in your lifetime.

If you are in an auto accident, it is likely that you will need an attorney to help protect your rights. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing an auto accident attorney. Questions to ask include:

• How long has the attorney been in practice?
• Does the attorney have experience in similar types of cases?
• What is the attorney's record in recovering damages for clients injured in auto accidents?
• Is the attorney prepared to take auto accident cases on a contingency basis, and does he or she have the financial resources necessary to do so?

Auto accidents can be devastating – both emotionally and financially. If you or a loved one have been the victim of an auto accident, you need the advice of an experienced auto accident attorney. Please contact us today for more information. The Falvello Law Firm has been serving clients in the Sugarloaf Valley of PA since 1978.

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