Excessive speed has always been a common cause of car accidents. This is particularly true when there are other challenging driving hazards such as steep mountain roads, construction zones and heavy truck traffic. Pennsylvania Route 115, with its many curves, has been the scene of a number of traffic fatalities as reported on our law firm's personal injury blog. In response to the recent car crash deaths on this road, the speed limit has been lowered to 45 miles per hour. Will the newly posted speed signs deter drivers who are trying to get where they are going faster? Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald LLP attorneys hope that lives will be spared, but the sad truth is that car accidents caused by speeding are a fact of life in our fast-paced society.
Route 115 is not the only hazardous Pennsylvania traffic way. Perhaps you were injured or your loved one was killed on Interstate 81, the Pennsylvania Turnpike or Route 80. All have seen large numbers of serious accidents, including crashes that resulted in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Drivers and pedestrians often clash in school zones when motorists ignore posted lower speed limits.
However your car accident occurred, you are no doubt facing serious challenges affecting your whole family if you suffered broken bones, a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury (TBI). You most likely need legal advice and representation to help you recover compensation for losses and expenses such as the following:
- Medical bills, including emergency treatment, recovery, physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Lost wage replacement
- Related expenses: durable medical equipment, adaptive disability accommodations and costs that your family is incurring because of your injury
An experienced attorney at Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald LLP can help you discover, pursue and recover available compensation through your own insurance policies as well as insurance or other resources of a negligent driver who caused the accident.
Contact Us After a Car Accident on a Pennsylvania Turnpike
If you or a family member has suffered a personal injury in a speed-related I-81 or Route 115 car crash, talk to a lawyer with experience handling cases involving car accidents due to speeding. Contact any of our northeastern Pennsylvania offices in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton or Hazleton for a free and confidential consultation. Our law firm also offers home or hospital visits to seriously injured clients.
