January 11th, 2021
Become A Safer Driver In 2021 The start of every year comes with new resolutions and habits you want to embrace. In addition to your personal and professional goals for 2021, you should consider adopting safer driving habits. Driving is typically a daily activity that you don’t think twice about — until there’s a problem. In the spirit of the…
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October 22nd, 2020
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Nov. 1-8, 2020 Take it from Philadelphia’s car accident lawyers — if you feel deprived of sleep, you should not get behind the wheel. According to the Sleep Foundation, sixty percent of adults in the U.S. have done it and around one-third of people have actually fallen asleep at the wheel. Driving while sleep-deprived can…
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September 14th, 2020
How do car accidents affect my insurance policy? If you’ve been in an auto accident, you’re probably wondering how it will affect your insurance. The first thing to consider is who was at fault. Your insurance premium will not increase if you weren’t responsible for the accident. However, the at-fault driver’s car insurance will be affected. While every car insurance…
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January 8th, 2020
The message can wait. As car accident lawyers, we know the dangers of texting and driving aren’t limited to teenagers. Now, adults are just as likely to text and drive as younger generations. Aside from texting, smartphones have caused drivers to be even more distracted on the road, as some admit to sending emails or scrolling through social media while…
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December 20th, 2019
5 Safe Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers Winter is here, which means dangerous driving conditions for all. Snow, sleet, and ice can make roadways hazardous to vehicles of all kinds, especially tractor trailers. These weather conditions can cause trucks to: • Slide or skid – Black ice can cover roads and highways causing tires to lose traction and skid into…
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August 19th, 2019
“Do I need to file a police report after a car accident?” We always want a police report. It has valuable information in it: the other driver’s identity and auto insurance information, witness identity and statements, and a brief description of the accident, which may place fault on the other driver. Along with the police report, it is also critical that…
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June 21st, 2019
Who Are Most at Risk for Drugged Driving? Anyone that drinks or uses drugs in any form before operating a vehicle drastically increases their chance of getting into an accident. And though this is true for everyone, men are more likely to get into an accident than women. According to a 2010 study by drunkdrivingstats.org, men committed four out of…
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May 24th, 2019
What is Drugged Driving? | How Many Accidents are Caused by Drugged Driving Each Year? | How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect a Driver? | Who are Most at Risk for Drugged Driving? | What Are the Penalties for Drugged Driving? | How Can Drugged Driving be Prevented? What is Drugged Driving? Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of any…
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October 11th, 2017
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. Stay safe on the road this fall with these 6 driving tips. Avoid braking on leaves. As the seasons change,…
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March 14th, 2017
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. Of course,…
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