A toddler dies in a car accident and a truck driver receives $50,000 for his emotional injury. On June 8, 2004, Michael Jones and his wife Amanda Thornbury loaded their children, two-year-old Makayla and baby Hannah into their car. They were traveling to Columbia, Missouri where Amanda was taking classes to become a nurse. Amanda …
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is a publicity and promotional campaign designed to expand the educational knowledge about the dangers of distracted driving and how to prevent critical accidents. Nearly every injury from a car accident that falls under the umbrella of distracted driving in Philadelphia could have been prevented. Most vehicle accidents …
Being involved in a trucking accident in Philadelphia is an overwhelming experience and one that can position victims to face substantial medical bills and other damages. Understanding the importance of proving fault in a trucking accident lawsuit is crucial for a victim who is navigating this personal injury claim with the support of a Philadelphia …
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The most important question a Philadelphia truck accident lawyer will ask when evaluating a truck accident is “Who’s responsible?” This question is harder than you might think to answer. That’s because the truck driver and trucking company will try to do everything in their power to limit liability. As an accident victim, the facts of …
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The most common causes of car accidents might lead you to hire a Philadelphia Car Accident lawyer. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a tourist checking out the sites of Philly, being safe on the streets is important. Rush hour is when when you have the greatest risk of being seriously hurt. This holds true …
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According to reports, the state of New Jersey has received over 1,000 phone calls reporting distracted drivers on New Jersey roads. That number of civilians reporting distracted drivers continues to rise. In April, the state expanded the #77 program, which allows motorists to report distracted drivers in an effort to prevent car accidents and fatalities. …
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You have probably seen the charming sight while dining on main street in Conshohocken, very common during these warm months of the year: a dog with his hanging out the window, looking so carefree that man’s best friend also seems to be the happiest of creatures. But is driving with your dog in the front …
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You may remember that, about a decade ago, then New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine was badly injured in a car accident. Thanks to an event data recorder—aka an automobile black box —it was found that the SUV he was riding in had been speeding, going about 91 miles per hour five seconds before the collision. …
Does listening to music while driving distract you? It is certainly an important question with respect to safety: a distracted driver is an unfocused one, and therefore more likely to get in an accident. To answer this question, we need to understand how music affects the brain in general. Scientists believe that our sense of …
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What happens if you are injured in an Uber Accident? Is Uber insured for an injured passenger? Are you covered? Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are becoming more and more popular. People enjoy the convenience of simply pressing a few buttons on their smartphone and, viola, a few minutes later there is a driver …