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. Failure to do so can result in a fine starting at $50 and increasing to $1,500 if pieces of snow or ice fall off your car…
As we enter the winter months and anticipate holiday travel and activities, we must also be cautious of the increase in ER visits this season brings. No matter what you’re doing this time of year, accidents and injuries can happen any time, any place. Although these incidents are not entirely preventable, there are simple steps you can take to avoid…
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. As car accident lawyers, we know that beyond snowstorms — which worsen driving conditions and increase the chance of getting in an accident — general issues, like your car breaking down, can lead to more significant…
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 5,728 deer-related crashes in 2021. Though State Farm data says the current chances of hitting a deer in Pennsylvania are 1 in 54, these chances increase during the fall, which is deer’s migrating…
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. Remain calm. Try to remain calm and steady your breathing. Gather your bearings and take stock of…
6 Safe Summer Driving Tips for Teens Summer is quickly approaching! If you’re a licensed teen or the parent of one, summer adventures on the road are not so far away. At Flager & Associates, P.C., we’re big proponents of being prepared. Whether you’ve been driving for some time or are newly licensed, we have some basic tips for driving…
Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law took effect in April 2021 and states that drivers approaching an emergency response area should merge into a lane further from the response area. If drivers cannot merge into another lane safely, they should “pass the emergency response area at a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit and…
The new year is here, and there’s no better time to start building good habits, especially while driving. Whether driving alone or with passengers, consider making safer driving decisions one of your top priorities in 2022. By making better driving decisions, you ensure the safety and well-being of yourself, your passengers, and those around you. Because at the end of…
The first Sunday of November marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, which means clocks move back one hour. This time change occurs at 2 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and becomes 1 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), thereby extending our sleep. Although we’re gaining an hour of rest, we’re losing sunlight and have to adjust our schedules accordingly. Since…
Typing an address into your GPS while driving is comparable to texting while driving. When checking your cell phone or GPS route, you are taking your eyes and attention off the road, increasing the chance of an accident by 400%. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving has claimed over 3,000 lives in 2019 alone. To help keep you and…
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