Distracted Driving Comes in Many Forms According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,166 lives were lost due to distracted driving in 2017. The Centers for Disease Control identify three types of distracted driving: cognitive, manual, and visual. Cognitive distraction refers to … [Read more...]
What Is No-Fault Car Insurance?
August 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Legal Implications of No-Fault Car Insurance Pennsylvania is among 12 states that have no-fault auto insurance laws, which can vary greatly from one state to the next. Pennsylvania requires all drivers to have personal injury protection, which will cover you to some extent in the event you are … [Read more...]
How a Lawyer Can Assist After You’ve Been in an Accident
July 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Get Professional Legal Help After an Accident According to the Public Health Foundation, vehicle accidents account for 2.7 million emergency room visits each year. Being in a motor vehicle accident can be traumatic enough, but if you are injured due to another person's negligence, not getting the … [Read more...]
How to Prove a Truck Driver Was Fatigued
July 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hours of Service Records Could Be Key in Accident Cases In 2017, 116,000 people were injured in accidents involving large trucks. In a truck accident case, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but that is generally only true if negligence occurred. Drivers who operate motor … [Read more...]
How to Know If Your Case Will Go to Trial
July 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Determining If Your Personal Injury Case Will Go to Trial Although filing a personal injury lawsuit opens up the possibility of substantial compensation, a case that goes to trial can take a long time to complete. It's estimated that upward of 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits end in a … [Read more...]
Semitrailer Truck Accidents Are Unique
July 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Semitrailer Truck Accidents Are More Dangerous Than Vehicle Crashes Semis and tractor trailers are common on roadways across the United States. When a large truck crashes into a passenger vehicle, occupants in the latter face a much higher risk for injury or death. In 2017, there were 4,102 … [Read more...]
The Many Diverse Advantages to Working With Car Accident Attorneys
July 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Advantages of Recruiting a Car Accident Attorney Car accidents are no joke. Well over a million Americans pass away in vehicle accidents every year. If you've been hurt in a crash that was caused by another motorist, then you may want to look into your options for legal counsel as soon as … [Read more...]
Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents While Driving in Bad Weather
July 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Driving is something that you should always approach with a certain level of precaution, which is doubly true when you attempt to drive in poor weather. Taking the right precautions can help you mitigate the risk of getting into an accident. How to Account for Bad Weather When Driving Whether … [Read more...]
Truck Driver Fatigue Poses a Roadway Threat
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Deadly Truck Accidents Drowsy driving is a dangerous practice for any driver; per the NHTSA, drowsy driving caused 44,000 injuries in 2013. When people get behind the wheel without sufficient sleep, their decision-making may be nearly as impaired as if they are drunk or … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Teenage Distracted Driving
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
6 Ways Teens Can Avoid Distracted Driving According to one recent study, drivers between the ages of 18 to 24 use their phones roughly two dozen times for every 100 miles that they drive. In particular, drivers between the ages of 16 and 18 have a reputation for using their phones or otherwise … [Read more...]