Pedestrian and cyclist deaths are on the rise in the U.S. and reached a 40-year-old high in 2022. This has led Pennsylvania and many other states to look for solutions and make policy changes. One solution, according to some advocates, is to ban turning right on red, which is a legal driving … [Read more...]
Shoulder Injuries and Car Accidents
December 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Car accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries. Shoulder injuries are common in part due to the strain exerted by seat belts. These are the five common shoulder injuries that can occur due to a motor vehicle accident. Rotator Cuff Tears Car accidents are a leading cause of severe … [Read more...]
Slip and Fall Accidents in Grocery Stores
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Slip and fall accidents in grocery stores are more common than you might think. About 12% of these accidents result in hospital visits. If you have slipped in a supermarket and hurt yourself, you may want to consider a few legal options. Shopping Injuries Can Happen It may seem like slipping and … [Read more...]
Modern Techniques for Tracking Drivers’ Cellphone Use
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
From texting to talking, using a cellphone while driving increases the risk of getting into an accident. In 2021, an NHTSA study found that around 2.5% of all drivers talked on handheld phones while driving. While current techniques for tracking cellphone use are limited in their efficacy, it's … [Read more...]
Are Truck Accident Lawsuits More Complicated?
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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...]