When driving a passenger vehicle in and around the Philadelphia area, you’re likely to find yourself in close proximity to commercial trucks. While this is most common on the interstate, don’t be surprised if you come across these vehicles in a city setting as well. Since a car-truck accident has the potential to cause serious […]
We shouldn’t have to remind you to avoid getting into a car crash. But just look around at the other motorists you’re sharing the road with. They are looking at their cellphones, speeding, swerving through lanes of traffic, tailgating, driving drunk, getting distracted – and basically doing anything and everything that common sense says not […]
Every time you pull out into traffic, you’re facing a host of dangers due to the potentially drunk, unlawful, distracted, reckless and generally negligent motorists around you. Although you can’t do anything about these motorists, there are a few things you can do to significantly reduce the likelihood that you and your passengers will get […]
Self-driving cars sound so George Jetson, who wouldn’t want one? Casually sipping your coffee and reading a book (or taking a nap) during your morning commute would be better than stressing out while navigating bump-to-bumper traffic. But is convenience and exciting tech the reason we need self-driving cars? The real reason for the implementation of […]
People who suffer injuries in car accidents due to no fault of their own have a general idea that they should be able to pursue financial damages. Beyond this vague knowledge, however, they don’t know how to judge the strength and viability of their car accident cases. They’ll also have a lot of unanswered questions. […]
The year 1980 is largely believed to be the deadliest year in the United States for traffic-related deaths. Over 50,000 people died in an automobile-caused accident that year. What followed were education campaigns, new laws and new safety technologies that served to improve car safety throughout the country. These campaigns, laws and technologies focused on safe driving […]
Most people understand that texting takes your mind off what’s going on around you. If you’re walking, you may bump into someone. If you’re standing still in a mall, someone may have to walk around you, but you might not notice. When it comes to texting behind the wheel, the dangers multiply. Texting takes your […]
All drivers need to be alert and ready to handle whatever comes their way while they are on the road. Drivers who are drowsy are likely going to have a slower reaction time to things that are going on around them than those who are fully awake. There is also a chance that drivers who […]
Drivers who are distracted pose a serious hazard to other people with whom they share the road. The prevalence of cellphones is one reason why the rate of distracted driving crashes has increased, but that isn’t the only cause. Keeping everyone on the road as safe as possible takes a joint effort among all drivers. […]
Anyone who has driven in Philadelphia can attest that the streets here are not the easiest to navigate. Between the many one-way streets and trolley tracks that cut through our metropolitan area, not to mention the other common risks of driving, car accidents are to be expected. After an accident, you may think that you […]