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...
Know your options after a dog bite injury in Pennsylvania
Dogs can have temperaments as diverse as those of humans – and often are influenced by the same factors. Some dogs are naturally aggressive, while others are aggressive because they have been abused, improperly socialized or trained to be aggressive. The way a dog...
What does contingency basis mean?
Someone else was negligent, and you sustained an injury as a result. Now, your expenses are piling up, but you have not been able to work since the accident. The insurance company is trying to lowball you on your settlement, and you know the offer will not cover your...
What are some slip and fall dangers in summer?
Winter is not the only season with slip and fall risks, even though it often gets the most attention. Summer has just as much potential to throw hazards in your way that lead to a serious fall. Sliptech explains many people do not give much concern to slip and falls...
