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LEHIGH VALLEY – Trucker Killed in Tree Removal Accident

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA  (May 23, 2025) —— A tow truck operator was killed when several tree logs fell and struck him in the head in Weisenberg Township on Wednesday, May 21.

The New York man was operating an excavator, picking up and removing fallen trees. The excavator rotated with a tree in the machine, causing him to be struck by logs.

He was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. He was pronounced dead at 9:49 a.m.

Police  continue to investigate. 

When Log Removal Goes Wrong: Understanding Workplace Safety and Legal Rights

Tree and log removal operations present serious hazards that can turn routine work into deadly accidents. When workers are struck by falling logs, shifting debris, or equipment failures during removal operations, the consequences are often fatal. Understanding workplace safety requirements and legal rights is crucial for workers and their families. […]

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LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – Two Tractor-Trailers Crash on Northeast Extension on PA Turnpike

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA  (April 16, 2025) —— Two tractor-trailers in Lehigh County collided on Tuesday, April 16. 

A Northeast Extension on the Pennsylvania Turnpike was obstructed, closing the highway for several hours. The crash happened in the northbound lanes between the Quakertown and Lehigh Valley exits.

Crews were dispatched to the burning collision site around 2 p.m. 

Police continue to investigate. All roads have reopened. 

Critical Legal Steps After a Multi-Truck Crash

If you’ve been involved in an accident with multiple commercial vehicles in Pennsylvania, taking these key legal steps can protect your rights:

• Preserve Evidence Quickly: Contact an attorney immediately who can send spoliation letters to all trucking companies involved, preventing the destruction of crucial evidence like electronic logging devices (ELDs), dashcam footage, and maintenance records.
• Identify All Liable Parties: Multiple potentially responsible parties exist in these cases, […]

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LEHIGH VALLEY, PA — One Motorcyclist Killed by Wrong-Way Driver in PA Turnpike Crash

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA  (March 31, 2025) ——  One man was killed and one was hospitalized in a multi-motorcycle wreck with a car on Sunday, March 30.

The crash occurred near mile-marker 67 and police were dispatched around 9 a.m.

A driver in a car was driving south in the northbound lanes, when she collided with two motorcycles. They had been riding with four others, who were not hit. Police are investigating why the woman was in the wrong lane, but the death was ruled an accident.

One of the motorcyclists was transported to the hospital. The other was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police continue to investigate. All roads have reopened. 

Legal Steps to Take After Fatal Motorcycle & Wrong-Way Car Crashes in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s roadways witness countless tragedies each year, with motorcycle accidents and wrong-way crashes representing some of the most devastating incidents on our highways and local roads. […]

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Northampton County, PA – Car Crash in Easton Leads to Hospitalization  

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA (March 5, 2025) —— A car crash in Easton occurred on March 2, leading to the hospitalization of one person.

Northampton Communications confirmed to local media that the crash occurred around 2 a.m. on the 900 block of Butler Street.

A community member’s Facebook video of the scene shows damaged cars, including one car that appears to have been pushed on top of another vehicle.

Officials continue to investigate.

Car Accidents in Northampton County, PA

Pennsylvania’s no-fault insurance system is unique. When purchasing auto insurance, Pennsylvania drivers must choose between “full tort” and “limited tort.”

Pennsylvania also follows a modified comparative negligence standard, meaning compensation can be reduced based on your percentage of fault in causing the accident. However, you can only recover damages if you’re found to be less than 51% responsible for the crash. […]

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Northampton County, PA – One Dead Following Car Accident on Route 33

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA (February 21, 2025) – Weather may have played a role in a deadly car accident on Route 33 in Northampton County on February 20.

According to officials, the crash occurred just after 4:22 p.m. near the Belfast exit on Route 33 in Bushkill Township. The car went off the road and slammed into a tree.

The Northampton County coroner was called to the scene of the accident.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the snowfall had turned heavy at that time and had caught many drivers off guard.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Weather-Related Car Accidents in Northampton County

In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, weather-related car accidents present significant personal injury concerns, particularly during harsh winter conditions when we experience snow, ice, and freezing rain. The county’s location in the Lehigh Valley means it deals with varied weather patterns that can create hazardous driving conditions, […]