Virtually all drivers already know that operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is very dangerous. Although many drivers choose to drive while intoxicated anyway, due to massive public outreach and education programs, there are very few drivers who are entirely unfamiliar with the dangers of driving in an impaired state. […]
Of all the unfortunate types of motor vehicle accidents a person can suffer, pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating. Pedestrians are much more vulnerable to serious injuries or, in some tragic cases, death, than drivers and passengers who are protected by the safety features that are standard in most vehicles. When a victim is […]
All car accidents have the potential to be deadly and destructive. However, there are certain types of car accidents that are, on average, more deadly and destructive than others. Many accidents involving great size disparities, such as accidents involving semi-trucks and smaller vehicles, can create large dangers. Similarly, car accidents involving pedestrians can be extremely […]
When a Pennsylvania resident becomes involved in a car accident, there are many things that may run through his or her mind. A car accident victim may worry about what actions are appropriate; he or she may feel scared and uncertain, maybe even temporarily paralyzed by these overwhelming emotions. Thankfully, there are general guidelines that […]
Pennsylvania residents often need to drive motor vehicles for a variety of reasons. Some need to drive to and from work, often for a lengthy commute, while others may need to drive to a nearby town to drop kids off at school or shop for groceries. Most of the time, it is possible to complete […]
Michigan residents who choose to ride motorcycles often put themselves at great risk. Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to injuries. Head injuries, spinal injuries and many other types of serious injuries can result from a car accident with a motorcycle involved. These injuries can have many life-altering effects. This is why there are laws requiring motorcycle […]
In what seems like a second, a two-car collision can evolve into a many-vehicle affair. If the collision occurs on a busy highway, it is possible for dozens of vehicles to get pulled into the wreck. In such a massive multi-vehicle car accident, it may become difficult to determine who is at fault. However, it […]
People from all walks of life can become injured in car accident. One moment an individual may be taking their usual drive to work, the next moment they may find themselves on the shoulder of a highway with a wrecked vehicle and an intense pain in their neck. Whether it is a spine, brain. or […]
Pedestrians are at a distinct disadvantage anytime they cross a street or highway, whether they are crossing in a marked crosswalk or the middle of a block. Unfortunately, some drivers do not stop for pedestrians regardless of where they are crossing. This apparently is what happened recently in a car accident in Upper Chichester. According to the […]
It may be alarming to some residents of the Lehigh Valley to learn that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were close to 1,300 traffic accident related deaths in Pennsylvania during 2011 involving cars, trucks and motorcycles. When the physical, emotional and financial cost of the NHTSA statistic is considered, the […]