Black Friday shopping has become something of a cultural phenomenon. Every year, consumers make big plans to head out early the Friday after Thanksgiving to take advantage of special sales around their area. Unfortunately, every year hundreds of injuries occur on Black Friday – some of these injuries have even ended in death.
Fall brings cool weather, crisp leaves, and pumpkin patches, but it’s also a time when the weather can bring dangerous driving conditions. The team at Flager & Associates, PC are big proponents of safe driving, particularly when the seasons change.
For many American families, summer is nothing without an ultimate family road trip. Safety should always be a priority when it comes to hitting the open road, but that can prove difficult on long drives through parts of the country where there really isn’t much to look at.
Did you know that drowsy drivers are considered just as dangerous as drunk drivers? Falling asleep at the wheel is a major concern for drivers on the road. If you are planning a long distance trip, it’s important that you understand the signs your body gives you that let you know when you need to take a break.
In a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 8 out of 10 drivers in the United States reported aggression and anger while on the road. As a result, they exhibited dangerous driving behaviors including yelling, honking their horn repeatedly, making rude hand gestures, tailgating or intentionally ramming another vehicle.
Earlier this month, a 10-year-old boy was injured in a scaffolding accident in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia. The scaffolding was set up on a playground at the Hamilton Disston Elementary School.
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.
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.
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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