Why is Texting While Driving Dangerous? Put simply, texting and driving are dangerous because texting diverts your attention away from the road. Although many people argue that texting only takes your eyes off the road for a few seconds, what they don’t realize is that in that few seconds, something unexpected could happen. Additionally, if…
In the case of many traumatic accidents and injuries, the damage is so severe that conventional methods of healthcare do little to help the victim. Additionally, the nature of a victim’s trauma can cause further damage to the body, often resulting in secondary injuries and trauma to the brain. Newer treatments, like induced hypothermia, may…
What happens to the brain in a car crash? When car accident occur, drivers and passengers are jolted or thrown around, which can lead to occupants violently hitting their head on a surface in the vehicle. This type of violent impact can lead to traumatic brain injuries or TBI’s. TBI’s occur when the brain is…
Many drivers have never had to file an insurance policy claim, have never had an accident, or simply don’t drive more than a day or two a week. In those cases, having to find (and pay for) vehicle insurance can be extremely frustrating and not make a lot of sense. For some, they may wonder…
There are a lot of distractions on and around our roadways that can make pedestrian safety a challenge for both drivers as well as pedestrians. Who has right-of-way when it comes to pedestrians crossing the road or walking along the road? Pennsylvania road safety laws are very clear about when pedestrians have right-of-way and what…
Car accidents are incredibly common. If you drive regularly, there’s a good chance that you’ll encounter an accident at some point in time. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or a serious collision, there are still several steps that you’ll want to take in the event you’re in an accident. In this article, we’ll explain…
Insurance companies like to think that low-speed motor vehicle accidents will likely not result in injuries, however medical providers know otherwise. According to an actual hospital discharge summary, even low-speed motor vehicle accidents with little or no vehicle damage can result in some injury.
How Long After a Car Accident Do You Feel Pain? There is no set time table of when you will feel pain from an injury. For some injuries, there is a possibility that you could never fully recover. That is why it is important to listen to your doctor, and to follow their treatment plan…
Potholes in Philadelphia Vehicle owners are often curious whether damage to their vehicles and even injury claims from running over a pothole is actionable. In the event that a driver hits a pothole, the damage can be costly, sometimes thousands of dollars. Common vehicle damage by potholes includes damaged tires, wheels, dislodged struts, and even…
Rear end car accidents are the most common type of car accidents in Pennsylvania. With the advent of cell phone use in cars and other devices that auto manufacturers continue to place in new models(for example, GPS devices) these type of car accidents will continue to rise.
