[post_thumbnail] Tire-related accidents caused 738 deaths on U.S. roads in 2017, the last year for which statistics are available, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), out of the total 34,247 fatalities and nearly 1.9 million injuries. Although tire-related accidents are a small percentage of the total, any vehicle accident constitutes a tragedy for…
[post_thumbnail] Fort Lauderdale is home to more than 182,000 residents. As one of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations, the city is a vacation spot for over ten million tourists annually. So naturally, the substantial influx of visitors unaccustomed to its highways and streets is likely to create endless dangers. True to the fact, the larger South Florida region…
[post_thumbnail] After sustaining injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may recover damages for the harm and the resulting pain and suffering. Some of the accidents you can seek pain and suffering compensation for sustained injuries may include motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, nursing home abuse,…
[post_thumbnail] Car crashes are so common that we think of them as part of everyday life. Yet for those involved in them, each car crash is traumatic and dangerous. Car insurance experts estimate that the average driver will file a claim for a car accident about once every 17.9 years or about three to four…
[post_thumbnail] As humans, we sometimes commit errors behind the wheel. Some of those errors seem relatively minor: accidentally over-steering, for example, especially in poor weather conditions. Other errors can lead to more serious problems out on the road: drinking and driving, for example, may lead to immense accident risk, as can driving while distracted. Speeding…
[post_thumbnail] Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers can help you with injuries caused by reckless drivers. Like other states, Pennsylvania’s definition of reckless driving covers a wide variety of driver actions and behaviors, many of which can lead to an accident. According to Pennsylvania law, reckless driving occurs when “a person drives any vehicle in willful or…
[post_thumbnail] We hope that you and your loved ones never get into a car accident. But it’s not unlikely. Across Pennsylvania, 37,299 motor vehicle crashes resulted in injuries to drivers and passengers in a recent year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDOT). An additional 529 car crashes in the Keystone State caused fatalities…
[post_thumbnail] Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, you’re probably experiencing a wide range of feelings—anger, shock, or grief. These are common feelings after an accident. So is pain. Pain is our body’s internal alarm system. It’s your body’s way of saying “don’t do that; something’s wrong!” Pain can alert you to…
[post_thumbnail] The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reported 89,116 car accidents on our state’s roads last year—about 244 every day. Of these, 603 were fatal and 39,319 caused an injury. If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, it’s important to know who was at fault. A driver who hit another…
[post_thumbnail] After a car accident, you will probably face huge expenses. If you carry only liability insurance, for example, you may need to pay the cost to repair your vehicle. Even if you carry comprehensive insurance, you may need to pay your deductible for repairs to your vehicle. You may have medical bills, items lost…
