Distracted Driving Comes in Many Forms According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,166 lives were lost due to distracted driving in 2017. The Centers for Disease Control identify three types of distracted driving: cognitive, manual, and visual. Cognitive distraction refers to … [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...]
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...]
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...]
How to Show a Driver Was Impaired When an Accident Occurred
December 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Common Signs of Driver Impairment According to FBI estimates, 1,017,808 drivers were taken into custody for impaired driving in 2016. This includes impairment by alcohol and other controlled substances. If a driver is impaired when causing an accident, he or she may be liable for any damages that … [Read more...]
How Attorneys Work to Resolve Auto Accident Cases
September 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation in Auto Accident Cases While traffic-related fatalities continue to be on the decline in Pennsylvania, injuries continue to be a serious concern. In fact, in this state, an average of more than 225 injuries resulting from automobile accidents is sustained each … [Read more...]
Driver-Assistance Technologies Reduce Truck Accidents and Injuries
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How Driver-Assistance Technology Prevents Truck Accidents According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 37,500 Americans were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2016, and 1,188 of these occurred in Pennsylvania. Studies have shown that up to 94 percent of all … [Read more...]
Compensatory and Punitive Damages in Car Accident Cases
August 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Recoverable Damages in a Car Accident In Pennsylvania, 227 people a day on average are injured in accidents involving automobiles. A person involved in a car accident who is injured or suffers property loss may be entitled to recoverable damages. "Damages" is a legal term for compensable … [Read more...]
The Impact of Drug-Impaired Driving in the U.S.
August 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Drug-Impaired Driving Is on the Rise Drug-impaired driving is on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the United States. In 2016, 44 percent of fatally injured drivers who were given toxicology tests were found to have drugs in their system, according to a report by the Governor's Highway Safety … [Read more...]
What to Do After Being Injured in a Car Accident
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
What to Do After Being Injured in a Car Accident It is estimated that anywhere from 20-50 million people are injured in car accidents every year. When you have been involved in an accident and you believe that you've been injured, it can be important that you take the right steps to make sure your … [Read more...]