The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has found an increase in vehicular deaths — rising to 37,461 in 2016. According to NHTSA, that is a 5.6% increase. NHTSA estimates that there are in excess of 10,000 deaths per year … Read More
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I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, but keep putting off doing anything
It was a busy time. The holidays, the visitors, the prep, and it was a busy time. The holidays, the visitors, the prep, and the takedown, all demand so much time. In the midst of it all, you were involved … Read More
Drunk Driving Accidents: Bars and Taverns Must Not Serve Drunk Customers
This is the third of a three-part series. We are all too familiar with the devastating impacts of drunk driving. DUI collisions expose drunk drivers to lawsuits for victims’ injuries or death. But “dram shop” laws in Pennsylvania also allow drunk … Read More
Thank You for Your Support
Hi Michael, Good morning and Happy New Year to you and your family. Both Jean and I want to thank you for your support during this process. Since we first met with Neil and had the opportunity to work with … Read More
Drunk Driving Accidents: Injured by a Drunk Driver – Can my Insurance Help?
This is the second of a three-part series. All too often those who are reckless enough to drive drunk are also reckless enough to carry minimal insurance needed to compensate those who are innocently injury by such conduct. Even worse, we … Read More
Drunk Driving Accidents: I Think I Was Hit by Drunk Driver
This is the first of a three-part series. The Situation to the Police Immediately Upon Arrival at the Station. If you are able without putting yourself or others at risk, get the driver’s information, especially the license plate. In this … Read More
Help & Compassion
Thank you for all your help & compassion! Andrew & Leeann
TRUCK SAFETY ROLL BACK RULES PUSH WILL COST LIVES
Nearly 4,000 people lost their lives in crashes involving large trucks in 2015, the fifth consecutive year that fatalities increased. The majority of these deaths — 84% — are not truck drivers, but car passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Commercial trucks … Read More
TRUCK CRASHES REDUCED BY NEW SAFETY SYSTEMS
Developments in truck safety — such as automatic braking and lane departure warning systems — can prevent up to 63,000 truck crashes per year. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety now recommends that all large trucks, both existing and new, … Read More
Thinking of Things to Be Thankful For
This year, I had been thinking of things that we are thankful for. On that Sunday, May 7 at about 1:30 p.m., you called me while I was at the Knights of Columbus Chicken-B-Q at Saint Elizabeth’s Seton Catholic Church. You … Read More