How Car Accident Injuries Can Require Surgery While many injuries that occur as a result of a car crash can be treated with pain management and rehabilitation techniques, some require surgical procedures to help the victim recover. In 2020, around 2.26 million people were injured because of a car … [Read more...]
Some risks that teenage drivers face
November 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Dangers Facing Teen Drivers In Pennsylvania, the leading cause of death among 16-19-year-old people is vehicle crashes, and this is the case in most states throughout the U.S. There are a number of factors involved, including maturity, driver inexperience, and driving distractions. Allentown … [Read more...]
Ride Share Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
October 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Uber and Lyft Crashes in Pennsylvania Ridesharing is an increasingly popular form of transportation throughout Pennsylvania. In some ways, rideshare has improved roadway safety, making it more likely for people to avoid drunk or otherwise impaired driving. However, rideshare drivers can still be … [Read more...]
Personal Injuries From Falling Debris Truck Accidents
May 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steps to Take After a Falling Debris Truck Accident When debris or objects fall from a truck while the truck is on the road, it may seem minor, but it can cause major damage to not only other vehicles but to people as well. What Kind of Debris Falls From Trucks? Trucks travel to destinations … [Read more...]
Understanding How Comparative Negligence Works in Car Accident Claims
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Your Guide to Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawsuits When handling car accident lawsuits, the majority of states use a rule called comparative negligence. This law determines who is at fault in an accident and decides whether or not the plaintiff deserves money. Understanding … [Read more...]
Common Car Crash Injuries
March 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident In 2015, one in every 44 individuals got into a reportable car accident in Pennsylvania, and that same year, 1 in 156 people involved in a traffic crash received injuries. Car accident injuries can result in high medical expenses, missed work and dramatic … [Read more...]
The Dangers and Consequences of Drunk or Drowsy Driving
January 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
How Are Drunk and Drowsy Driving Similar? Despite decades of law enforcement efforts and public awareness campaigns, more than 10,500 people die every year in drunk driving accidents, demonstrating just what a problem drunk driving remains in our society. Drowsy driving is also a highly dangerous … [Read more...]
COVID-19 SAH Orders Didn’t Reduce Traffic Deaths Across the Country
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Roads Deadlier Than Ever During the COVID-19 Pandemic From March through June, governors issued stay-at-home (SAH) orders that reduced the total amount of traffic, but car crash fatalities increased by more than 37% across the United States. Pennsylvanians traveled 8.4 billion miles less in March, … [Read more...]
Driving Safely During COVID-19
June 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Driving Safely to Avoid Traffic-Related Personal Injury Accidents During COVID-19 There were 40,231 motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now that we're under the lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis, traffic is far less congested; … [Read more...]
How Coronavirus Impacts Auto Accidents and Lawsuits
May 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Auto Accidents in the Time of COVID-19 The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way that life occurs in the U.S. as people remain at home and stay off the roads. Predictably, statistics have shown that car accidents are on the decrease, but that does not tell the whole story as driving habits may have … [Read more...]