If you were recently in an accident, there’s a good chance that you’ve been bombarded with plenty of unsolicited advice. “Get an attorney, it’s the only way you’ll get anything.” “Don’t get an attorney. You don’t need one.” It’s enough to make your head spin. Your friends and family are well-meaning, but sometimes, it’s hard…
A Philadelphia judge recently dismissed charges against a garbage truck driver who allegedly struck and killed a 24-year-old woman as she was bicycling to work. The 28-year-old driver was arrested a year after the accident and charged with vehicular homicide after the District Attorneys’ Office discovered that the driver was driving with headphones on, which is illegal…
According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT), a little more than 6,800 truck accidents occurred on Pennsylvania’s roads and highways in their most recent year of data, a number that has been on the rise or consistent in previous years. Undoubtedly a portion of those accidents includes flatbed trucks, some of the most dangerous commercial trucks on…
As humans, we rely on our vision to make decisions. We scan our surroundings, analyze what’s around us, and act accordingly. For drivers of large trucks, the same logic applies. Truck drivers constantly have to be aware of their surroundings and any dangers that exist around them. Now, imagine having limited vision. No matter how…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding represents a contributing factor in 26 percent or more of fatal accidents, resulting in more than the loss of more than 13,000 lives across the United States each year. Many people assume that only high rates of speed will increase accident risk; however, in many cases, even traveling at…
Sideswipe collisions can happen on any type of roadway. They most frequently occur when one driver is driving in another driver’s blind spot, though sideswipe collisions can also happen outside of blindspots if one driver is not paying attention to the road. Also, if someone is weaving in and out of traffic or driving under…
