Being in a bicycle accident in Philadelphia can be a challenge. Many bicyclists can get seriously injured when they are on their bikes riding around and it is hard to know what steps to take next. While getting those cycling injuries taken care of as soon as possible...
A car seat tops the list of essentials to parents - but faulty seats are on the market The precautions that parents go through in order to keep their most precious cargo safe go without saying. As parents, you trust that the manufacturer of your car seat has done its...
What Causes a Truck to Jackknife? A jackknifed trailer backing up is one of the reasons for all drivers to pay attention when a large truck is on the road. The jackknife position occurs when a large truck brakes suddenly causing the trailer to swing to the side. This...
It was an SOP procedure for rescue crews to immediately respond to two SEPTA bus accident scenes in South Philadelphia. Another accident got their attention just after 5:30 o’clock that Friday at the intersection of Washington Ave. and 20th Street. SEPTA reported that...
Snow and ice can make even the simplest commute challenging and dangerous. Slick roads increase the chance of an accident. Even drivers who have a lifetime of experience operating in Pennsylvania’s winter conditions still make mistakes and cause accidents. Just...
Summer: The 100 Deadliest Days of the year Researchers commonly refer to the Summer months - between Memorial Day and Labor Day - as the “100 deadliest days” for young drivers. Since July is the height of Summer, the risks can increase even more during that time....
What should I do when involved in a car crash where people have been hurt? We rely on our cars and spend a large amount of time behind the wheel, but unfortunately,accidents can and do happen. When they do, your heart rate increases and your nerves fray, but you need...
What the Experts Say About The Law The autonomous car has not yet been officially introduced, and the liability questions are unanswered. Some analysts doubt if the usage will be smooth and find the reason to remain optimistic about the future liability cases due to...
Car accidents are stressful and scary, and it's even worse when the collision is your fault. Not all crashes are easy to determine who caused the accident though. That's why it's so important to not admit that you caused an accident, even when talking to your...
The day before Christmas Eve, 1996, Crystal Jones stepped off a train at the Fern Rock Station in Philadelphia. It was a frigid day, with gusty winds and snow falling lightly off and on. The promise of a white Christmas was in the air and workers at the station had...
Highway construction zone accidents can and do occur on a regular basis. All throughout the year, men and women across our state work hard on our highways to ensure that they remain in peak condition. As such, it’s not uncommon to pass through a construction zone...
A vehicular crash is often caused by distracting driving. The driver of a school bus was suspended sans pay last Tuesday as authorities continued delving into the reason why the bus he was operating inside a cemetery prior to smashing a house in North Philadelphia...
Visual GPS systems can be as much a distracted driving hazard as cell phones. Technology continues to bring many conveniences to our lives. Currently, there is an app for just about anythingmaking it easier to communicate, to shop, and to travel. While these convinces...
What is distracting driving? Distractions have always been a huge issue for drivers. Whether you take your pet with you on a trip or it's a wild animal crossing the road, when you take your attention off the road for a second, you can get in a serious accident....
Car accidents are the most common type of accident in the US, and like many other types of accidents, most are caused by some degree of negligence. Often, this negligence is the commission or omission of a relatively minor act that leads to an accident. Sometimes,...
You had multiple accidents within a short timeframe. Can you file more than one claim ? Getting involved in an accident is a terrifying and life-threatening experience. It is even scarier if you get involved in more than one accident. If the accident has resulted in...
Determining the worst kind of accident depends entirely on what you consider to be the most terrible result. If you are concerned with the loss of human life, then whatever type of crash results in the most fatalities would be considered the worst type of car...