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…
Car accidents are dangerous and frightening and often cause devastating injuries. Of these, head injuries can be some of those most challenging, because your cognitive abilities may be impaired without you even realizing it. Head injuries may be asymptomatic at the scene of the accident, with significant and dangerous symptoms presenting only after the fact,…
When you get behind the wheel of your car and take to the road, you have the right to expect that those roads will be reasonably well maintained to help ensure the safety of all who travel on them. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, and poorly maintained roads can lead to serious motor vehicle…
Suing a driver for causing a traffic accident is usually straightforward in Pennsylvania. You find out where the defendant lives, file a complaint in court, and serve a summons and copy of the complaint on the other driver, usually at the driver’s home. But what happens if you’ve been injured by someone driving a government…
Recent statistics show that over the past few years, Philadelphia car accidents – as well as car accidents statewide – have been on the rise. These high crash statistics in and around Philadelphia are due-in-part to the large population and large number of multi-lane, high-speed roadways and highways in the area. Regardless of the reasons for these…
Chest injuries after a Philadelphia car crash are common and can be severe or even life threatening. While seatbelt use certainly saves lives, they can also cause chest injuries to people who are involved in auto collisions. In an accident, the seat belt tightens in order to forcefully hold the person in place. This can cause several…
According to data provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are generally over 5,000,000 police-reported accidents each year. While these accidents can occur for a wide variety of reasons, each year some of the accidents are the result of improperly maintained or poorly designed roads. Whether you can recover for injuries that are caused…
Preventable accidents injure thousands of Americans each day, sometimes seriously. These accidents can range from workplace accidents, motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, or injuries caused by consumer products. In order to compensate victims for their losses, Pennsylvania law allows individuals injured in preventable accidents to bring a personal injury claim against the party or parties responsible…
