If you are a generally safe, low-risk driver who is involved in an automobile accident you may be shocked to see your insurance premiums jump as much as 40 percent. In fact, across the nation, when a person has an automobile claim resulting in more than $2,000 in bodily injury, he or she can expect insurance [...]
Recently, a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel on Interstate 95, just south of Philadelphia, causing a multi-vehicle accident. All northbound lanes were shut down for more than five hours, and three people suffered significant injuries. The truck's gas tank leaked diesel fuel onto the interstate following the accident, which delayed the reopening of the [...]
A recent AAA study has raised concerns regarding the technology most of us have in our cars. The research examined distraction levels among those drivers using devices that implement hands free or voice command features. Documented by the study is the level of distraction among drivers using voice commands, particularly when the system muddles the commands. [...]
The CDC reports that, in 2012, more than 421,000 people were injured and another 3,300 killed as a direct result of distracted driving. Earlier this year a Bill was introduced which would make the use of a cell phone while driving a primary offense. Currently, no violation can occur unless the driver is first convicted of [...]
Memorial Day kicks off what is known as the 100 deadliest days for teenage drivers. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, more teenagers are killed in car accidents than at any other time of the year. In fact, according to AAA, more than 7,300 teenage drivers were killed in car accidents between 2005 and 2009. On [...]
Odds are that you will be in at least one motor vehicle accident in your lifetime. Prepare yourself for the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident by following these steps to preserve your rights. Six Simple Rules - What To Do After An Auto Accident 1. Do Not Drive Away From the Scene of the Accident [...]
Automobile insurance companies (e.g., GEICO, Esurance, Progressive, etc.) advertise to cost-conscious consumers. With all of the money you can save on car insurance, you can buy a new purse, or so the commercials tell us. Given the heavy focus on cost-cutting insurance policies, attorneys are not surprised when an at-fault driver's car insurance fails to adequately [...]
The holiday season is a very popular time for family and friends to reunite. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that approximately 98.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes to be with their loved ones - a 4% increase from last year's statistics. With 90% of travelers driving to their destinations, [...]
