April 2, 2019 April: Distracted Driving Month Did you know that April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month? At least 9 people die in accidents that involve distracted driving every day – and an average of 100 others sustain injuries that range from mild to severe. A variety of activities and behaviors can distract drivers behind the wheel, but every single one is … Read More »
February 23, 2019 Two-Thirds of Philly Drivers Use Their Phones in Cars Despite knowing how dangerous it is to use mobile phones while driving, a recent survey shows that two-thirds of Philly drivers admit doing it when they should be focusing on the road. Researchers assert that smartphones – and their apps for music, navigation, and so much more – have made it even more difficult for … Read More »
February 15, 2018 Teenagers and Reckless Driving Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a nonprofit organization consisting of more than 400 coalitions across the country, knows that we all need to do more to keep teenage drivers safe. Every day, at least six teens die after being in automobile accidents. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for adolescents between the ages … Read More »
February 7, 2018 Liability with Self-Driving Cars When a car accident is caused by a driver’s negligent behavior, they can be held liable for any injuries that occur. As self-driving cars have transitioned from fantasy to reality, however, many are asking who is responsible when a crash occurs. These autonomous vehicles are a remarkable technological advancement, but they have also created a … Read More »
December 26, 2017 Traffic Signal Countdown Timers In a recent study conducted by Oregon State University, traffic signal countdown timers—known as TSCTs—were shown to improve driver decision-making and traffic safety, reducing the chances of a car accident. Using a driver simulator, the OSU team of researchers studied 55 drivers in 1,100 intersection situations. Half of the drivers in the study used a … Read More »
September 29, 2017 Summertime Car Safety Tips for Parents Throughout the summer season, children and teens are especially prone to sustaining certain types of injuries, such as overheating in cars and car accidents from teen driving. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), rates of teen car crashes have gone up more than 10% in the last year alone. Over ½ of these accidents … Read More »
July 25, 2017 Drugged Driving The Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility recently released startling statistics on the rise in drugged driving fatalities. According to their latest research, 43 percent of all driving fatalities reported in 2015 were caused by drugged drivers compared to 37 percent caused by drunk drivers. The latest study was the … Read More »
July 8, 2017 Tesla’s “Dangerously Defective” Autopilot Feature Faces Legal Claims A lawsuit alleging that Tesla’s autopilot feature is “dangerously defective” was recently filed in California. Nearly 47,000 Tesla Model X and Model S owners who allege that Tesla misled them about the capabilities of the enhanced autopilot system are pursuing the suit in federal court. Not only is Tesla facing serious claims that it has … Read More »
May 4, 2017 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Rollover Prevention Tips A car accident is a traumatic event, but when a vehicle rolls over during the course of an accident, the injuries can be catastrophic. While rollovers only occur in a small percentage of crashes, they account for approximately 30 percent of all fatalities. SUVs, passenger vans, trucks, and commercial vehicles are more prone to rollovers … Read More »
