Rideshare companies and apps have transformed how people travel daily, especially in more populated areas like the city. Although Uber and Lyft rides are sometimes more convenient and cheaper than other transportation options, accidents still occur, and receiving fair coverage and compensation for your injuries is more challenging.
According to an annual survey conducted by AAA, dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise. From 2020-2021, actions including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol have increased, with 24% more drivers getting behind the wheel despite being over the legal limit to drive.
This winter marks the first season “Christine’s Law” is in effect in Pennsylvania. This new law requires drivers to remove snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours following a heavy winter storm.
*Updated for 2024* As the temperatures drop and it starts to snow again, we must be cautious of the increase in ER visits this weather brings. No matter what you’re doing this time of year, accidents and injuries can happen any time, any place.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, nearly 900 people are killed and 76,000 people are injured yearly in car accidents due to winter weather.
Between July 2020 and June 2021, 2.1 million animal-related vehicle accidents occurred, and 1.3 million of these accidents involved deer. In Pennsylvania alone, PennDOT reported more than 5,800 deer-related crashes in 2022.
Every day, Pennsylvania residents travel to New Jersey and vice versa. Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, accidents can and do happen. When you’re insured, you usually think about whether your medical bills and vehicle damage costs are covered.
Riding a motorcycle is the preferred method of transportation for many people. Unfortunately, crashes involving motorcycles can and do happen. If you find yourself the victim of a motorcycle accident, please follow the tips below on what to do immediately after the incident.
Video Transcription: “Hey everyone, part of our job at Flager & Associates is to explain and make our clients feel comfortable with the personal injury claim process. First and foremost, following an accident, we want our client to get treatment and get better.
Product liability cases can be undoubtedly complex. In many instances, they can take years to settle. These cases can be even more challenging to navigate when paired with worker’s compensation claims. To achieve the best result for your case, you need to choose an experienced personal injury attorney.
Located in Bensalem (across from the Neshaminy Mall), with offices in Philadelphia and New Hope, our law firm proudly serves injury victims throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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