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Turnpike Commission will increase the limit in 65-mph zones to 70 mph The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted recently to increase the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on most of the Turnpike. The upcoming increase, which will take effect at some point this spring, follows an 18-month study on a 100-mile stretch of the Turnpike between Morgantown and Blue...

Driving while fatigued comparable to drunk driving, texting while driving In an increasingly sleep-deprived society, it’s no surprise that many people are getting behind the wheel while tired. What most don’t realize is that driving while fatigued is extremely dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep deprivation significantly inhibits driving, much like driving drunk. (more…)

In 2015, there was a 4.4 percent rise in fatality rates in motor vehicle crashes, based on preliminary data from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This 4.4 percent rise increased from a fatality rate of 1.07 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2014. There has also been an 8.1 percent increase in people dying in collisions in motor...

Philadelphia drivers must be aware of the most common locations where head-on crashes occur within the state of Pennsylvania. Head-on crashes are frequently fatal or result in serious, permanent injuries. These accidents are so serious because of the force and momentum which results when two vehicles directly strike each other. With the holiday season approaching and more motorists likely to...

Whether you are a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Penn Quakers, Temple, Villanova or any other college or professional teams, you should be aware football season is underway. Anyone who is out on the roads during football season needs to know when game days are, because these days present a greater risk of car accidents. According to the Department of...

In September of 2012, the penalty for hit-and-run accidents in Pennsylvania became stricter. Representative Dave Reed had introduced a bill changing the penalties for drivers who leave accident scenes after a 29-year-old was hit while riding his bike and the driver left instead of rendering aid. Under the new stricter penalties, there was no change to the minimum sentence of...

Two pedestrians were recently killed when a taxi hit them while they were crossing Broad Street in Center City, illustrating just how dangerous accidents involving pedestrians can be in Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyer Randall C. Flager of Flager & Associates, PC in Philadelphia. “People walking and crossing the street have very little protection if involved in accidents...

Insurance companies will often go to great lengths to avoid paying auto insurance claims.  Crash victims who sustain property damage or injuries may need legal assistance to handle car insurance issues after a collision, because insurers have experts on their payroll designed to help the insurance company avoid and minimize claims payments. How Far Will Insurers Go to Avoid Paying Out...

Commenting on a recent Landline Magazine news article citing Pennsylvania’s 1,841 work zone car accidents in 2014 as a catalyst to address work zone safety throughout the state, Philadelphia personal injury attorney Randall C. Flager said improvements are imperative to work zone safety in the metro Philadelphia area. Flager, lead attorney at Flager Law, based his comments on a July...

Professional drivers can become responsible if a passenger in the back of a vehicle sustains an injury as a result of the negligence of the driver. (more…)