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...]
A New Approach to Combatting Distracted Driving
May 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
New Study Favors a Multifaceted Approach to Stop Distracted Driving According to police reports from 2020, distracted driving resulted in approximately 3,000 deaths in the United States. This made up 8% of all of the car crash fatalities in that year. However, it's likely that many more deaths … [Read more...]
Final 2021 Car Fatality Numbers Released
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
New Road Safety Report Reveals Some Concerning Trends Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration releases data on all the car crashes that happened in the prior year. These statistics take some time to analyze, but they provide a lot of valuable insight into traffic safety … [Read more...]
Auto Insurance and Limited Tort Problems
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Auto insurance and limited tort can present a number of problems for drivers, particularly when it comes to personal injury claims. Limited tort is an option that drivers in certain states can choose when purchasing auto insurance. It limits the ability of drivers to sue for non-economic damages, … [Read more...]
Heavy Electric Vehicles Can Pose Dangers to Others
April 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
When Going Green Puts Road Users in Danger Consumers in Pennsylvania and around the country purchase electric vehicles for the most part to lower their fuel bills and do their part to protect the environment. The first EVs to sell in large numbers in the United States were small and light hybrid … [Read more...]
Are Autopsies Required for Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
April 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Can You File a Malpractice Suit Without an Autopsy? If you had a loved one who was one of the approximately 250,000 Americans that die each year from a medical error, a malpractice lawsuit can provide some helpful compensation. Before you file, however, you might be wondering things like whether an … [Read more...]
Car Crash Injuries That May Take A While to Manifest
March 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Car Crash Injuries That May Take a While to Manifest After a car accident, it’s normal to experience a burst of adrenaline as a natural physiological form of self-protection. As a result, you might feel like you have a lot of energy and came out unhurt. However, some common car accident injuries … [Read more...]