Hit-and-Run Accident Survivor Graduates from Temple University
05/10/2016
College senior was hit while riding her bike on campus last year Just a week before she would have graduated from Temple University, senior Rachel Hall’s life was changed in an instant when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver. ... Read More
Study at UPenn Shows Ignition Interlocks Saved Lives
04/29/2016
Research shows 15 percent reduction in drunk driving-related deaths According to a study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, states that require convicted drunk drivers to pass a breathalyzer test before starting their cars have seen a significant drop in ... Read More
Link Between Sleep Medication, Car Accident Risk Under Scrutiny After Accident
04/26/2016
Philadelphia nun is on trial after causing accident in New Jersey An ongoing court case involving a Philadelphia nun raises new issues involving the relationship between sleeping medications – specifically, the popular medication Ambien – and auto accidents. Sister Kimberly ... Read More
Increased Speed Limit Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike This Spring
03/30/2016
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 ... Read More
Thousands of Fatalities Caused by Drowsy Drivers
03/16/2016
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. ... Read More
Why Are Philadelphia Drivers Facing Higher Rates of Car Accidents?
12/23/2015
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 ... Read More
Where Head-On Collisions are Most Likely to Occur in Philadelphia
11/24/2015
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 ... Read More
Avoiding Philadelphia Car Accidents During Football Season
10/28/2015
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 ... Read More
How to Handle a Philadelphia Hit and Run Claim
09/29/2015
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 ... Read More
Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Comments on Fatal Crash in Philly
09/28/2015
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 ... Read More
