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...]
How Vehicle Parental Controls Are Saving Teens
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How Vehicle Parental Controls Are Saving Teens Allentown car accident attorneys warn that auto accidents are the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 20. Teenagers often underestimate driving hazards or are unable to recognize them, and people under 20 account for the largest group of … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Errors Can Result in Serious Injuries
March 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In Pennsylvania, claims for injuries resulting from medical malpractice are largely governed by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act. A component of the MCARE Act is that health care providers must report all injury incidents and near misses, and the Pennsylvania Patient Safety … [Read more...]
Failing to Maintain a Vehicle May Increase Accident Risk
February 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Why Improperly Maintained Vehicles Are Involved in Accidents According to the federal government, 12 percent of motor vehicle crashes involve vehicles that had some sort of defect. In many cases, these defects occur because a car is not properly maintained. Bald or Worn Tires Can Be … [Read more...]