Have you ever been in a car accident? Adrenaline floods your system, your mind spins and you have difficulty getting your head around what just happened. If you received an injury, you may not even feel it. You may have done research on what you should do after an...
Personal Injury
Predictable effects on driving of BAC levels
Vision, coordination, reasoning, balance and the ability to process information are all negatively impacted by your blood alcohol content. You need all of those things to safely operate a vehicle. While you are not legally impaired until your BAC reaches .08, you will...
How to prevent hydroplaning
There is a high risk to you of being in a car accident in wet conditions. Hydroplaning, which causes you to lose control of your car as the car tires slide on a wet surface, is a common cause of auto accidents when the pavement is wet. Here are ways for you to avoid...
3 common myths about drowsy driving
You likely already understand the risks of using a cellphone while driving but driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous. And many people underestimate the effects drowsy driving can have on their ability to drive safely. According to the National Highway Traffic...
Why do SUVs and pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do?
As a pedestrian, someone driving a larger vehicle, like an SUV or truck, is more likely to hit you than someone driving a smaller vehicle. A recent study made this conclusion after investigating the rise of pedestrian deaths on roads throughout the U.S. According to...
3 serious injuries unborn babies may suffer in car accidents
Few life events are more exciting than having a new baby. During the second trimester of your pregnancy, though, your car accident risk may increase by as much as 42%. If you have a collision during this time, your first concern is likely to be the well-being of your...
Who pays your medical bills after a car accident?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, your primary focus should be recovering from your injuries. However, for most people, it is not long before worries arise about paying for medical bills. Who pays your medical bills after a car accident? Who is...
Can you afford not to have a personal injury lawyer on your side?
Because there were fewer drivers on the road, Pennsylvania recorded its second-lowest number of traffic fatalities in 93 years in 2020. Regrettably, though, there were still 1,060 fatal motor vehicle accidents and another roughly 45,000 injury-causing ones that year....
Can technology help reduce the number of pedestrian crashes?
From your home to your phone, advancements in technology improve the quality of life. The same holds true for vehicle safety. When a car hits a pedestrian, the injuries are often severe. Avoiding any accident, especially one involving a walker or bike rider, may come...
Furniture design can be deadly, but it doesn’t have to be
When furniture tips over, it frequently causes injuries, regardless of the age of the person it strikes. However, according to Consumer Reports, when furniture falls on children, the outcome is often fatal. More than 11,000 children on average received treatment in...