July 22, 2022 New and Improved Child Seat Safety Standards The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a final ruling on important updates to testing standards for child safety seats. These updates seek to provide children with more comprehensive protection during an accident, particularly in the case of a side-impact collision. According to the NHTSA, the new ruling is a significant advance in … Read More »
June 29, 2022 Who Are the Victims of Tractor-Trailer Accidents? Tractor-trailers are a leading cause of severe road injuries and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the vast majority of victims of fatal accidents are occupants of smaller vehicles sharing the road with tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. The remaining victims are almost equally divided between occupants of the tractor-trailer, pedestrians, … Read More »
June 22, 2022 New NHTSA Data Shows Highest Number of Traffic Deaths Since 2005 According to the most recent projections from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, an estimated 42,915 people died in traffic accidents in 2021. The agency’s projections represent not only a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 deaths that occurred the year before, but also the highest number of reported traffic fatalities since 2005. Motor … Read More »
January 27, 2022 Local News: Philly Traffic Deaths Jump Despite Fewer Cars on the Road A recent Vision Zero report confirmed that last year, the city of Philadelphia saw an 88% increase in traffic deaths despite there being a near 20% total decrease in traffic volume on local roadways. Created in 2016, Philadelphia’s Vision Zero program aims to eliminate traffic fatalities involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists by 2030. Although … Read More »
January 21, 2022 Tips for Staying Safe on the Road This Winter Every winter, snow and ice contribute to increased automobile accident risks due to the unique roadway hazards that they create. According to the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHA), 70% of Americans live in snowy regions. To help lower crash risks, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is reminding drivers about a few simple steps … Read More »
November 26, 2021 How Can I Keep My Child Safe in the Car? In 2019, about 183,000 children were injured in traffic accidents, and hundreds of these injuries were fatal, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of these injuries and deaths could have been prevented. Parents can help keep their children safe in the car by doing the following: Purchase approved car … Read More »
November 24, 2021 Drunk Driving and Holidays Do Not Mix Holidays are a time to celebrate, whether it is Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, or another holiday. Alcohol is often a part of these holiday celebrations. However, there are many reasons why drunk driving and holidays do not mix. Tragically, more than 10,000 people die each year in drunk driving car accidents, according to the … Read More »
November 22, 2021 Department of Transportation’s Road Fatalities Estimate Shows Highest Ever Recorded Increase In its recently released Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities For the First Half (January to June) of 2021 report, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) observed the highest ever recorded increase in transportation deaths to occur in a six-month period. Altogether, the agency counted 20,160 fatalities during that span, representing nearly a 20% … Read More »
November 16, 2021 Can I Recover Damages for a Medical Condition Made Worse by a Car Accident? If you are seriously injured in a car accident that is not your fault, you have the right to seek damages to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other costs incurred because of the crash. However, insurance companies often try to deny or minimize the amount of money they will pay for a … Read More »
