Car Accidents

While Traffic is Down in 2020, Philadelphia Traffic Fatalities are at a Record High

As per the Philadelphia Police Department, there have been 119 traffic deaths in the city in 2020. That number matches the 2019 total, and it approaches the 1997 record of 137. According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the true number of traffic fatalities in Philly stands at 125 for the 2020 year. That’s …

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Passenger Injuries and Single Vehicle Accidents in Roxborough PA

Most motor vehicle crashes involve two or more vehicles. A single-vehicle crash involves only one. Some common single-vehicle crash scenarios involve drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel, or drivers who are wide awake and lose control of their vehicle for a variety of reasons. Recent Roxborough Single-Vehicle Tragedy Philadelphia police are attempting to piece …

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Car Accidents Involving Multiple Drivers and Insurers in Philadelphia

A multi-vehicle accident occurs when at least three vehicles are involved in an accident. Most of the time, the driver of one vehicle rear-ends another vehicle, and that vehicle is shoved into the rear of a third vehicle. Other multi-vehicle crash configurations exist though. For example, in an intersection collision, a vehicle turning left might …

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Car-Free Streets, Signs, and Social Media: How Communities Are Promoting Pedestrian Safety

Sadly, pedestrian crashes remain a significant public safety issue in the USA. Indeed, a recent report out of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests pedestrian fatalities rose by 3 percent between 2017 – 2018. On average, 6,200 American pedestrians will die in car crashes each year. Although governments are taking steps to improve walkability, …

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Should You Admit Fault In An Accident If You Were Partially At Fault?

There are approximately 16,000 motor vehicle accidents in the United States each day. At the time of a motor vehicle accident, the parties are often concerned with damage to their respective vehicles and if any personal injuries have been sustained. Once the initial shock of the accident itself wears off, the parties will sometimes engage …

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