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141–160 of 211 articles on Car Accidents
Pennsylvania Highway Safety Law Awareness Week Was February 18th – 24th
Pennsylvania hosts Highway Safety Law Awareness Week in February (this year it was the week of the 18th). The program is facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State…
Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Ruling For $55M Award In Honda Seat-Belt Personal Injury Case
The Pennsylvania Superior Court found no grounds for a new trial in a case where jurors in Philadelphia awarded an injury victim $55.3 million in damages. Carlos Martinez, the plaintiff, was driving to work in his Acura…
Illinois Jury Awards $148 Million To Woman Paralyzed By A Collapsing Bus Shelter
A jury in Cook County Illinois recently awarded the biggest verdict against ever against the city of Chicago in a personal injury case. Tierney Darden, a 26-year-old from Vernon Hills, was left paralyzed from the waist…
Large Fleet Of Pedal-Assisted Electric Bikes Taken Out Of Service Amid Safety Concerns
Lyft recently removed their fleet of pedal-assisted electric bicycles from major cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. There was a wave of reports that the front braking system was causing riders to be…
The Number Of Fatal Car Accidents Hasn’t Decreased Much During Pandemic
With a lot fewer people driving around Washington, D.C. lately due to the pandemic, you'd think there would be a noticeable decrease in car accidents. And technically, there is, as the number of car accidents, in…
Head-On Crash In Montgomery County—Common Sense Car Crash Advice
A New Year's Day head-on crash in Montgomery County has resulted in serious injury for drivers of both vehicles. The truth is, a car crash can happen to anybody. No matter how careful you are, you cannot always predict…
The Dangers Of Public Transportation
Public transportation allows many people to get around the city, without having to sit through traffic, deal with parking, or risk a car accident. For others, public transportation may be their only way to get to work…
Personal Injury Cases Involving Distracted Driving Increasingly Lead To Larger Awards & Settlements
Most states in the U.S. have acknowledged the “epidemic” of distracted driving and established some legislation aimed at reducing the unnecessary consequences including property damage, injuries, and even death. The…
Report Suggests Automobile Insurance Rates Are Surging For Washington D.C. Motorists
The Washington Post reports that rates of auto insurance are increasing at double the rate of inflation. The average estimated premium nationally is $1,427. According to consumer advocacy groups, insurance companies are…
Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case Where Fan Was Struck By A Baseball
Wendy Camlin is the plaintiff in a personal injury suit in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court that involves injuries she sustained as a spectator at a Pittsburgh Pirates game after being hit by a foul ball. The…
Diabetic Commercial Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the central agency that regulates the trucking industry in the U.S. They recently released a report stating that rules have been updated to allow those with…
Police Departments All Over The Country Are Being Sued For High-Speed Crashes
All across the country victims of car crashes are suing police departments.
Woman Pricked By Needle In Target Parking Lot Wins $4.6 Million In Damages
Target Corporation could have settled a lawsuit for $12,000. When the company countered with $750 after a woman was pricked by a hypodermic needle her child found in the parking lot, the case went to trial. Earlier this…
Sleep Apnea & Commercial Truck Accidents
Are commercial drivers with sleep apnea posing a safety risk on our roadways? The Obama administration had instructed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to create provisions that required commercial…
Maryland's New Automobile Insurance Provisions
The Maryland legislature enacted a significant change in the realm of private passenger automobile insurance recently. This change culminated from the passage of Senate Bill 0403 and House Bill 0005 and went into effect…
Washington D.C. & Others Taking Action To Stop Rise Of “Distracted Walking” Pedestrian Accidents
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center indicated that far too many people in the U.S. do not recognize the danger of walking on or near roadways while distracted. Roughly 77% of respondents felt that using mobile…
Jury Trial In Personal Injury Case In Philadelphia Involving Truck Loading Accident
Paul Michalec, a 47-year-old engineer for a hotel, rode with another worker to pick up materials at American Supply Company (ASC) in Philadelphia. After backing their box truck up to the loading dock, it was determined…
How Seat Belt Usage Impacts Contributory Negligence In Maryland Accident Litigation
Across the U.S., adults traveling in passenger vehicles are required to wear seat belts, with New Hampshire being the lone exception . Maryland statutes require those occupying either the front or rear seats of a…
Pennsylvania & Maryland Drivers Warned Of Animal Collisions In November
The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner and State Police Department issued a warning to remind drivers that this time of year is when you are most likely to be involved in a deer-related collision. Nationally, the…
What To Know About DUI Accidents: Truck Driver Dead In Philadelphia
A truck driver from Florida lost his life when a drunk driver backed into his tractor-trailer on I-76 last Wednesday. At about 2:30 a.m ., a 19-year-old Philadelphia man was driving his Toyota Yaris eastbound on I-76…
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