Each year, hundreds of thousands of truck accidents occur around the country. These types of crashes can result in serious injuries, but getting compensation in a lawsuit isn't always straightforward. There are several factors that can make a commercial truck accident lawsuit more complex than one … [Read more...]
Negotiating Your Accident Insurance Claim
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported a total of 115,938 motor vehicle accidents. Of those, 67,012 resulted in injuries. Understanding how to negotiate a successful claim with the at-fault driver's insurance company could be a way to restore your financial peace of … [Read more...]
Speeding and Fatal Car Accidents
September 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Link Between Speed and Accident Fatalities In 2021, excessive speed was responsible for more than a quarter of all motor vehicle accident fatalities. It is likely that the figure is far higher when the number of crashes where speeding was just one of the factors is taken into … [Read more...]
Car Accidents Resulting in Bladder Injuries
August 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
When the Bladder Is Injured in a Car Crash The bladder is essential to store and release urine as the next-to-last step in the human urinary tract. Located between the pelvic bones, this organ is strategically positioned to help keep it protected from puncture wounds and blunt force. But it's … [Read more...]
Femur Fractures After Car Accidents
August 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Everything You Should Know About Femur Fractures Whether you're involved in a serious car accident or a minor fender bender, injuries can occur. More than 5.4 million people were injured during a car accident in 2021. If the accident was caused by a negligent driver, the victims may have recourse … [Read more...]
Bicycle Fatalities Spiked in 2021
July 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Continued Rise of Cyclist Fatalities The NHTSA reports that 966 cyclists died on roadways in the U.S. in 2021. That is the highest count since 1975 and continues a trend since 2017 in which cyclist fatalities are up 5% overall from the previous five-year period. Allentown personal injury … [Read more...]
Some Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents
July 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
What Are the Most Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents? Motor vehicle accidents are responsible for more than 2 million injuries throughout the United States every year. While some of these accidents are unavoidable, our Allentown personal injury attorneys know from experience that many are … [Read more...]
New Hope for Some Spinal Cord Injury Victims
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
New Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries When you are involved in a serious car accident, there is a risk that your spinal cord will be injured. Nearly 18,000 Americans suffer from a spinal cord injury every year. Because the spinal cord consists of cells and nerves that transmit signals to the … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How Truck Driver Fatigue Causes Accidents Driving when you're tired is almost as risky as driving while under the influence. One study found that around 13% of the accidents involving large trucks occurred because the driver was overly tired at the time. Understanding the dangers of truck driver … [Read more...]