April 17, 2026 Spring Driving Dangers: Why Car Accidents Increase—and What to Do If You’re Involved in One As winter fades and spring arrives, many drivers welcome warmer weather and longer days. But with this seasonal shift comes a hidden danger: a noticeable increase in motor vehicle accidents (MVA). More commuters, road construction, pedestrians, cyclists, and unpredictable weather conditions all contribute to a higher risk of collisions. Understanding why accidents spike in the … Read More »
March 5, 2026 The Week After “Spring Forward” Brings a Spike in Fatal Crashes Each March, when we move clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time (DST), most people focus on the longer evenings. But research shows a troubling pattern on our roads: in the week following the “spring forward” shift, fatal motor vehicle crashes increase by roughly 6%. That’s not a coincidence — and it’s not just bad luck. … Read More »
October 13, 2025 Which Parts of Pennsylvania Have the Highest Rate of School Bus Safety Violations? Did you know that more than one quarter of all traffic violations involving school buses and school zones occur in the first two months after the new school year starts? As drivers adjust to the influx of students and buses on the roads, more accidents and infractions happen. Each year, a cohort of organizations, including … Read More »
September 25, 2025 Child Passenger Safety Week The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which will run from Sept. 21st to the 27th. Each year, we recognize this important campaign, which highlights the importance of how parents and caregivers can keep children safe in vehicles. Car Accidents and Children: Key Findings Car accidents are … Read More »
June 5, 2025 Philadelphia Traffic Deaths Remain High For the first three quarters of last year, the number of deadly crashes in Philadelphia that involved bicyclists and pedestrians painted a hopeful picture: the fatality rate was the lowest it had been in five years. However, the fourth quarter took a tragic turn when 35 individuals sustained fatal injuries. This number is higher than … Read More »
March 5, 2024 Why You Should Refer Your Personal Injury Case to Galfand Berger For over 80 years, Galfand Berger has helped people hurt because of automobile accidents, defective products, unsafe equipment and machinery, workplace and construction accidents, Workers’ Compensation claims, medical malpractice and any other serious personal injuries or accidents. Clients may come to your office with a potential personal injury (PI) case. If you’re a lhttps://www.galfandberger.com/aop/medical-malpractice1/awyer, and this is outside your practice … Read More »
November 15, 2023 Why Is Fall Driving Dangerous in Philadelphia? A common misconception is that winter poses the most hazards for drivers and others sharing the roads in Philadelphia. The reality is that fall brings unique driving hazards that are equally dangerous for various reasons. Wet leaves on roadways can be just as slippery as ice. Daylight saving time (DST) and earlier sunsets mean more … Read More »
January 6, 2023 Self-Driving Vehicles: Questions of Safety and Liability In the last 10 to 15 years, developers and automobile manufacturers worldwide have funneled nearly 100 billion dollars into the development of self-driving, or automated, vehicle technologies. Although many proponents claim that automated vehicles will significantly reduce roadway fatality and injury rates in addition to decreasing traffic congestion, the technology is still largely in its … Read More »
September 26, 2022 Why Are Car Accidents More Common in the Fall? Most people think winter is the most dangerous time of the year for car accidents. While winters in Pennsylvania come with inherent risks, the fall season contributes its own share of hazards to motorists and others on the road. It is also a time of year when the weather is unpredictable. Car accidents happen more … Read More »
