A July 25, 2014 article from the Legal Intelligencer discussed the varied rulings Pennsylvania Judges have issued regarding punitive damages and PA motor vehicle accidents.  On June 6, 2014, a Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Judge granted the Preliminary Objections of the defendant driver.

The Lehigh Valley car crash victim alleged that the negligent driver acted in a reckless manner by talking on her cell phone at the time of the auto accident.  Judge Reichley struck the claim for punitive damages from the plaintiff’s Complaint as it did not aver any other facts proving reckless conduct.

In contrast, Preliminary Objections filed by a Luzerne County driver were overruled by Judge Burke on May 27, 2014. In this case, the plaintiffs alleged that the defendant driver was trying to answer 2 cell phones at once.  The Luzerne County car crash victim’s punitive damage case against the reckless driver will proceed to trial.

Injured in a PA car accident?  Call Attorney Thomas J. Newell today at 1-800-980-4842.  Put his 33 years of experience to work for you.  Visit his website  – www.NewellLaw.com.

On June 8, 2014, a Westfield, PA driver was ordered to stand trial for the death of a Tioga County woman in a fatal 2006 car accident. As described at stargate.com, the fatal Tioga County PA motor vehicle accident took place on October 27, 2006.

Rhonda and Mike Fromm were in their Dodge Intrepid on Route 287 just south of Tioga when a trailer came off a pick-up truck and crashed into their car. Mrs. Fromm died in the fatal Route 287 car accident. The defendant allegedly fled the scene and told the occupants of his truck to not discuss the accident.

The defendant’s 16 year old daughter was one of the 5 prosecution witnesses who testified before District Justice Robert Repard. Attorney Thomas J. Newell has previously represented Tioga County residents seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents.

To set up your free HOME consultation with Attorney Newell call 1-800-980-4842. Attorney Newell has represented PA car accident victims since 1981. More information regarding his 33 years of experience can be found at www.NewellLaw.com

On April 17, 2014, a one-car crash in Paradise Township, Monroe County resulted in the death of a driver. According to Allentown’s Morning Call, the Monroe County PA fatal car crash was caused by the driver striking a utility pole and tree on Upper Swiftwater Road.

The Poconos car accident victim was apparently trapped inside the car. When Pennsylvania State Police arrived at the scene of the accident, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. PA State Police are asking eyewitnesses to call them at 570-839-7701.

Attorney Newell has represented Monroe County personal injury victims since 1981. Call 800-980-4842 for a free HOME consultation. Visit his website: www.NewellLaw.com

On April 9, 2014, PennDOT provided a Press Release which noted 1,208 recorded PA accident related deaths in 2013.  This is the lowest number since statistics began being compiled in 1928. According to Allentown’s Morning Call, the 7 County region encompassing the Lehigh Valley totaled 154 fatal car crash victims, 27 less than in 2012.

Deaths involving drivers age 75 and over increased to 142.  Some safety experts are concerned that certain senior citizen drivers may be driving while it is unsafe for them to do so. Experts note that older drivers may have failing eyesight and/or hearing.  425 occupants died in fatal car crashes after disregarding PA’s mandatory seat belt law.

If you or a family member have been injured in a PA car crash, call Attorney Newell today @ 800-980-4842.  Schedule your free HOME consultation with a PA personal injury attorney with 33 years of experience. Visit his website of www.NewellLaw.com

A March 20, 2014 article from Allentown’s Morning Call detailed a recent serious case of road rage on Route 309 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County. A driver contacted police after he claims a man in a pick-up truck had brandished a pistol near the Souderton exit of Route 309.

Police quickly responded to a 911 call and a Hatfield, PA driver was quickly apprehended and charged with simple assault & reckless endangerment. Fortunately, the defendant did not fire any shots. Attorney Newell always advises avoidance vs. confrontation.

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On December 4, 2013, Allentown car crash attorney Thomas J. Newell received a telephone call from a woman who was recently involved in a car accident on Tilghman Street in Allentown.  She was stopped for a red light when a vehicle suddenly rear-ended her.  The force of the impact propelled her car into the rear of the vehicle in front of her.

The Lehigh Valley auto accident victim received treatment for her whiplash related injuries at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown.  She will be receiving follow-up medical care for her neck & back pain.  Attorney Thomas J. Newell has been representing Pennsylvania car accident victims since 1981.  Call him today at 1-800-980-4842 to set up your free home consultation.  Information about his 32 years of experience can be found at www.NewellLaw.com 

On October 11, 2013, a Lehigh Valley car crash resulted in injuries to 2 adult passengers, but a small child escaped unharmed as she was strapped into her safety seat.  As reported in The Morning Call, a woman was driving her SUV in the rain just north of Bethlehem PA when she lost control of her vehicle.  The SUV crashed into an embankment and flipped over but, ultimately landed on its wheels.

The Northampton County car accident caused injuries to the driver and a passenger.  Both were treated at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem and released.  Pennsylvania State Police from the Bethlehem Barracks investigated the car wreck.  All of the occupants in the SUV were fortunate that their vehicle was not hit by any other motor vehicles.

Attorney Thomas J. Newell has represented PA car accident victims since 1981.  Call him today at 1-800-980-4842 to set up your free home consultation.  His website details his 32 years of personal injury litigation experience:  www.NewellLaw.com