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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]