Accidents

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What are the Most Common Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents?

Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are a common experience for many people, with various types and causes that make every situation… Read More

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Are Sideswipe Collisions the Most Damaging?

Sideswipe collisions, which occur when the sides of two vehicles make contact, can result in loss of vehicle control, leading… Read More

How Do You Prove Premises Liability?

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips, trips, and falls account for over one million emergency room visits annually… Read More

What Should You Do After an Accidental Injury?

An accidental injury can occur unexpectedly at any time. This type of injury is often a painful and traumatic experience… Read More

Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations 
How Can an Attorney Help After the Loss of a Loved One?

Wrongful death lawyers help close family members, such as spouses, children, and parents, get justice and recover compensation after the… Read More

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How Long After an Accident Can You Claim Injuries?

In the chaotic aftermath of a car accident, the last thing on your mind might be the ticking clock of… Read More

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Do I Call My Insurance if It’s Not My Fault?

Even a minor car accident can force you to face many overwhelming and stressful questions and concerns, one of them… Read More

Safety Tips For Preventing Choking Accidents in Children

Choking Hazards In Children Sources tell us that choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death in children under… Read More

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How the Auto Industry Manufactured “Jaywalking”?

For ages, travel by foot or horse were the only options for travelers moving through cities and towns. It was… Read More

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New Study Addresses Link Between Car Accidents and Road Design

Researchers Say the Built Environment May Affect the Likelihood of a Car Crash Does road design play a major role… Read More

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Would an Urban SUV Ban Reduce The Risk of Pedestrian Accidents and Injuries?

Citing High Accident Rates Associated with SUVs, Safety Advocates Suggest Reducing The Number of Vehicles on Road According to a recent… Read More

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New Study Addresses The Dangers of Running Red Lights and Car Accident Deaths

The Number of Traffic Crash Fatalities Caused by Vehicles Running Red Lights Has Hit a 10-Year High A new study… Read More

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Teens and Motor Vehicle Collisions: NHTSA Addresses Risks in Recent Study

A New Study Says That Car Accidents are the Leading Cause of Death Among Teenagers If you have a teenager… Read More

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New York Laws Addresses Furniture Safety and Injury Prevention in Childcare Facilities

Legislation Will Require Daycares to Take Steps toward Preventing Infant Injuries Caused by Dangerous Products  Many parents and caregivers know… Read More

Two vehicles in a rear-end crash on a New York City highway
NY Traffic Report Highlights the Main Causes of Car-Crash Injuries in New York City

Learn more about the common causes of injuries during car crashes and ways to stay safe this fall in New… Read More

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New Jersey Senior Pedestrian Accident Raises Safety Concerns

An Elderly New Jersey Resident was involved in a Pedestrian Accident in Belmar Older adults can be particularly at risk… Read More

Child Walkers Pose Dangers and Injuries

Crate and Barrel Child Walker Recalled Due to Risk of Choking and Lacerations For quite some time, pediatricians and other… Read More

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Infants Suffer More Fatal Injuries Than Children of Other Ages

Study Says Child Injury Deaths Occur Most Frequently for Infants  A recent study reported in Business Wire suggests that infants… Read More

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Cruise Ships Pose Dangers that Can Lead to Death and Child Injury

Toddler Falls from Window of Cruise Ship, Raising Concerns About Cruise Ship Safety and Child Injuries  According to a recent… Read More

New Study Addresses High Rates of Pedestrian-Vehicle Collisions in the Suburbs

City Streets May Pose Fewer Risks to Pedestrian Safety Than Suburban Roads, Study Finds Drivers and pedestrians alike may assume… Read More

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What are the Most Common Symptoms of Whiplash and Neck Injuries After a Car Accident?

Whiplash Caused by Rear End Collisions Car crashes can be devastating, whether they occur at high speeds on the freeway… Read More

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High Number of NY Pedestrian Deaths Caused by Left-Turning Vehicles

New York’s Vision Zero Aims to End Pedestrian Deaths by Addressing Left-Turning Vehicles and Fatal Accidents According to a recent report… Read More

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5 Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Getting hurt or losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident is devastating no matter what the circumstances might be, but… Read More

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Assessing Elevator Accident Causes in New York

New Investigation in NYC Cites Mechanic Errors, Poor Training, and Inspection Failures As Primary Causes of Elevator Accidents Generally speaking, elevator… Read More

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Winter Brings Slip and Fall Risks

Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lots can Pose Slip and Fall Accident Hazards The weather across the northeastern U.S. has grown… Read More

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Pedestrian Safety Advocates Highlight Dangerous Walkway in New Jersey

Northern New Jersey Town Cited for Hazardous Pedestrian Crossing Causing Accidents Many people who live in Bayonne, New Jersey work… Read More

Can Smartphones Help Detect Car Accidents?

New Smartphone Feature Includes Car Crash Detection Oftentimes, car accident injuries are made worse because emergency medical responders do not learn… Read More

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Red Light Running and Pedestrian Accidents

Preventing Red Light Running May Reduce the Rate of Pedestrian Accidents and Injuries There are many different causes of pedestrian accidents… Read More

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FDA Acts Against Benzocaine Teething Products

If you have an infant or toddler, you probably think about the risks of child injury quite frequently. While we do… Read More

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How to Stay Safe While Riding Your Bike

Cyclists and Pedestrians Experience Personal Injuries More Often in Traffic Crashes Serious personal injury accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians are… Read More

AAA study addresses Distracted Driving and Car Infotainment Systems in Causing auto accident injuries and fatalities.
AAA Study Addresses Distracted Driving and Car Infotainment Systems in Causing Auto Accident Injuries and Fatalities

Some Smartphone Systems are Less Distracting Than Built-in Vehicle Navigation Do you currently use Apple CarPlay or Google’s Android Auto,… Read More

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More SUVs Means More Pedestrian Vehicle Accident Deaths?

New Study Suggests Rising Popularity of SUVs Contributes to Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Accident Fatality Rate Are SUVs to blame for… Read More

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Study Says Most Auto Accidents and Injuries Happen on Saturday

Weekends are the Least Safe Times to Drive Are some days more dangerous to be on the road than others?… Read More

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Hot Car Deaths Can Happen in One Hour

New Study Shows That Vehicles Can Reach Deadly Temperatures in 60 Minutes Now that summer is approaching and the weather… Read More

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Philadelphia Nursing Homes Are Failing to Report Abuse and Negligence

Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are Underreporting Cases of Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence How reliable are Philadelphia nursing homes… Read More

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Traumatic Brain Injuries May Lead to Dementia

New Study Links Brain Trauma and Alzheimer’s Disease We often think about short-term effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), as well… Read More

Wearable Technology Plays a Role in Auto Accidents and Resulting Injuries

Recent Study Cites Wearable Technology as a Factor in Distracted Driving Crashes Do you currently wear an Apple Watch or… Read More

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Safety Advocates Voice Concerns About Bicycle Accidents in the Bronx

Is the Vision Zero Initiative Paying Enough Attention to the Bronx in Preventing Personal Injury Accidents While Biking? If you… Read More

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Opposition to Vision Zero Bike Lanes in Philadelphia Stems From Concerns for Pedestrian Safety

Philadelphia Has Plans for Protected Bike Lanes to Reduce Accidents and Injuries, but Not All City Residents Agree Many residents… Read More

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Study Says Lane-Departure Warnings Can Prevent Auto Accident Injuries

Recent IIHS Study Indicates Lane-Departure Warnings May Prevent More than 80,000 Collisions Do you have a lane-departure warning system in… Read More

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Study Says Drowsy Driving Causes More Auto Accident Injuries Than Previously Known

Drowsy Driving Tied to Thousands More Motor Vehicle Crashes and Auto Accident Injuries Through Recent Study Have you ever gotten… Read More

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Poll Says Parents Underestimate the Risk of Drowning

Drowning Can Result in Serious and Fatal Child Injuries  How likely is the possibility of a drowning accident in the… Read More

Preventing Lawnmower Accidents in the Spring and Summer Months

Safety Precautions During Lawn Care Season The weather is getting warmer, and we are coming into what many homeowners know… Read More

Vessel Safety and the Sinking of El Faro

Cargo Ship Sinks Off Bahamas with Dozens of Crewmembers Aboard Earlier this month, news agencies reported that Hurricane Joaquin was… Read More