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What Are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?

February 25, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a shocking report on pedestrian deaths for 2020. The administration said that 2020 saw a 7.2 percent increase in pedestrian deaths from…

Can Philadelphia Eagles Fans Sue FedEx Field For Faulty Railing?

February 21, 2022

Personal Injury Law Articles

Philadelphia Eagles Fans Falling Off Railing at FedEx Field During Eagles vs. Washington Game Can Sue For Damages Due To Negligence What Happened at FedEx Field? In January 2021, at…

What Is Medical Malpractice?

July 13, 2021

Medical Malpractice Law Articles

Medical malpractice is a preventable adverse effect of medical care, whether or not it causes harm to the patient. Intensive care units, operating rooms, and emergency departments tend to have…

Distracted Driving Accidents

June 15, 2021

Car Accident Law Articles

Distracted driving accidents occur every day on the road. There are three ways a driver might become distracted: Cognitively. Allowing one’s mind to be focused on a thought or activity…

Texting While Driving Causes Pedestrian Accidents

Texting And Driving Accidents

June 15, 2021

Car Accident Law Articles

When we all began driving, we were taught to keep both hands on the wheel and our eyes on the road at all times. It seems some have forgotten these…

Do Motorcycle Owners Need Insurance in Pennsylvania?

January 27, 2021

Motorcycle Accident Law Articles, Personal Injury Law Articles

Under the law, motorcycle riders in the state of Pennsylvania are required to have a minimum level of liability coverage. Motorcyclists are required to carry insurance consisting of at least…

How Many Teens Die from Texting and Driving?

January 18, 2021

Car Accident Law Articles

Nowadays, our cell phones are highly ingrained in our lives. Through our phones, we stay connected with our friends and family and we stay connected to the world around us.…

Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Bicycle Laws

November 25, 2020

Motorcycle Accident Law Articles

Biking is a great way to get around – it’s great exercise, is less expensive than driving a car, and can make your commute or errands more enjoyable. However, bikers…

Why Doctors Practice Defensive Medicine

May 18, 2020

Medical Malpractice Law Articles

Types of Defensive Medicine Defensive medicine happens when doctors order tests or medical treatments that are not necessarily in the best interest of their patients. They do this, not for…

Join a Class Action Lawsuit for Tuition Reimbursement for COVID-19 School Closing

May 11, 2020

Legal News

This page has information on how you can join a class-action lawsuit against your university or college and receive tuition reimbursement for part of your school fees if your school…

Texting While Driving Essay Examples

March 24, 2020

Car Accident Law Articles

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…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Helmet Safety

November 28, 2019

Legal News

The use of helmets for bicyclists has been a hot topic for many over the years. Although bicyclists in the state of Pennsylvania are not required to wear a helmet…

Who is Responsible for Car Damage Caused by Potholes In Philadelphia?

November 27, 2019

Car Accident Law Articles

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…

Clearing Snow off Your Car: It’s the Law

August 6, 2019

Car Accident Law Articles

In the biting cold of winter, it is sometimes tempting to only scrape off the parts of your car that are necessary to drive. While this habit is understandable, it can have a deadly impact on other drivers on the road as sheets of ice sliding off of your car in traffic can potentially cause an accident.

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The Facts About Backover Accidents

August 7, 2018

Car Accident Law Articles, Personal Injury Law Articles

Through the evaluation of traffic accident data, in addition to emergency room records, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has calculated that roughly 220 fatalities occur annually due to…

Winter Driving Safety Tips for Snow and Ice

January 19, 2018

Personal Injury Law Articles

The National Safety Council reports that fatal car accidents are “14 percent more likely to occur on the first snowy day of the season.” This is because drivers need to…

PA Insurance Coverage of Uber/Lyft vs. Septa

December 4, 2017

Personal Injury Law Articles

With the rise of riding sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, public transportation systems including Septa have seen a significant drop in ridership. Commuters in the greater Philadelphia area are…

Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

September 19, 2017

Personal Injury Law Articles

If you believe you have personal injury case whether the injuries occurred from a car accident, slip-and-fall, pedestrian accident, medical malpractice case, etc., it’s time for someone to take…

Will I Have Jurors at My Hearing? How Many Jurors? – Carpey Law of Philadelphia

March 24, 2017

Personal Injury Law Articles

How Many Jurors Decide My Personal Injury Case? This is a very relevant question that many clients ask me. For example, one of my recent clients asked me this as…

Bicycle Accidents Infographic

July 12, 2014

Personal Injury Law Articles