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Car Accident Lawyers
Almost 2.5 million people are injured in traffic crashes every year. Injuries can range from minor bruises and cuts to debilitating injuries. Many of those accident victims did nothing wrong and were simply in the wrong…
Semi Truck & Pedestrian Accidents
Commercial truck drivers have to go through a lot of training, supervised driving, and undergo stricter background checks compared to other drivers. However, even with all the training and education, semi-truck drivers…
What to Look for in a Car Accident Attorney
The process for finding the right car accident attorney can be overwhelming. There are bus stop ads and billboards but that doesn’t tell you much about the law firm. Doing an online search may come up with an endless…
Car Accidents Are Back With More Drivers
When the COVID-19 pandemic started to spread across the country, stay-at-home orders kept a lot of people off the road. Lots of workplaces moved to temporary work-from-home status, getting rid of the morning and evening…
Risks of a Car Accident for Uber Passengers in Philadelphia
Many passengers feel secure when getting into an Uber to go to Center City, get a ride to the airport, or get home safely after drinking. Unfortunately, passengers may be putting their health and safety at risk by…
Tricks to Stay Alert While Driving Don't Work
Many truck drivers are on the road for days. There are minimum requirements to give truck drivers time off to sleep and get some rest but drivers have ways around the safety regulations. There are a lot of “tips” and…
Motorcycle Accidents on Icy Roads
Motorcycle riders in Philadelphia often have to deal with the threat of icy road conditions in the winter. In most cases, riders have no problem negotiating the slick roads but in combination with erratic drivers, it…
Truck Driver Fatigue and Accidents
Sitting behind the wheel for a long time can make you tired. Most drivers have experienced fatigue or even falling asleep behind the wheel at least once in their lives. It can be a frightening experience, especially on…
Trucking Company Violations Causing Accidents
Truck drivers are a vital part of our infrastructure, moving food, products, and goods across the country. Unfortunately, the trucking companies may take shortcuts in safety to try and save money. When trucking…
Are New Advanced Vehicle Safety Features Leading To More Accidents?
Joe Stergios, with Enterprise Fleet Management, explained that for the first time in many years the “driver and passenger safety metrics are headed in the wrong direction, even as vehicle safety equipment improves.” The…
Fatal, Mulitple Car Accident Results In Lawsuit
Elyria, Ohio was the site of a recent accident which claimed the life of a young girl this past January. The case involved a driver who was accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The driver, Donald Buchs…
Chemical Spill Causes Three Towns To Evacuate, Shuts Down Two Highways
Three towns in two states were evacuated, two highways were shut down and river traffic was halted in late August after a chlorine leaked from a rail tanker car at a West Virginia chemical plant.
Distracted Driving Sting In Maryland Cites 65 Motorists In Two Hours
Last week in Bethesda, Maryland a team of law enforcement officers issued 65 citations for distracted driving in roughly a two-hour span. Phillip Chapin, a Sergeant with the Montgomery County Police Department…
Uber Passenger Dies In Hit-and-Run Accident
A passenger in a vehicle operated by an Uber driver was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Colorado earlier this week. The Colorado State Patrol is still looking for the driver of the vehicle that caused the deadly…
Maryland Court Of Special Appeals Upholds Ruling In Pedestrian Injury Case
An appellate panel ruled 3-0 to uphold a lower Anne Arundel County court ruling where a woman was awarded $50,000 after tripping over the lid of a water meter unit. The Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the second…
NASCAR Reaches Settlement For Fan Injuries
NASCAR is a popular pastime for many Americans nationwide. Fans of the car racing agency will pack into large raceway stadiums to view the spectacle. While it can be thrilling to watch cars drive around on the circular…
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Rules On Insurance Dispute Involving Fatal Truck Accident
In 2017, there were an estimated 4,102 fatalities that resulted from accidents involving commercial trucks. Passenger vehicle occupants are the most likely to die in these crashes. This should come as no surprise…
Pennsylvania Struggles With Autonomous Vehicle Accident Liability
With technological advances continuing to move forward in the realm of autonomous (driverless) vehicles, many questions regarding liability for accidents that result in injuries, fatalities, or property damage remain…
Philadelphia Area Law Enforcement Target Aggressive Driving
Pennsylvania State Police are joining forces with dozens of local police departments to crack down on aggressive driving in the Philadelphia area . The collaborative effort will begin in July and run through August…
Uber And Lyft Taking Measures To Reduce The Number Of “Dooring” Injuries Among Bicyclists
A growing problem in busy urban areas is causing bicyclist injuries. Riders of Uber and Lyft are abruptly opening their door to exit the vehicle just as a bicycle is passing by. The term for these collisions is referred…
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