Blog: Car Accident

Possible Factors Contributing to Seat Belt Failure

Mar 7, 2016

Wearing a seat belt is the most effective thing vehicle occupants can do to protect themselves in the event of a collision. Seat belts save thousands of lives every year – in fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that buckling up saved more than 62,000 lives between 2008 and 2012. It’s no wonder seat belt use in the United States reached 88.5 percent in 2015. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of a seat belt in...

The Surprising Liability of Carpooling: What Parents Should Know

Mar 2, 2016

Arranging a carpool to get the kids to and from school and activities can be a huge timesaver for parents, not to mention the environmental benefits. Before agreeing to transport other people’s children, however, it’s extremely important to take a look at your car insurance to ensure your family is protected. Click here for more crash statistics and to speak to our expert Philadelphia car crash attorneys at Anapol Weiss. Drivers can be sued for acting...

Employers Can Save Lives by Adopting a Safe Driving Policy

Feb 29, 2016

A recent Legal Intelligencer article underscored important reasons employers should adopt a mandatory distracted driving policy. Inspired by a presentation given by firm Shareholder Joel Feldman, Jessica L. Mazzeo, a member of the board of directors of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrations, was moved to discuss the unavoidable distractions that come with our everyday technologies. “Responding to emails or text messages while preoccupied is something that has become second nature for all...

Preventing Accidents at Night

Feb 24, 2016

Many people have difficulty seeing well in the dark. Combined with bright lights, reflections and other obstructions, driving at night can be very dangerous. Unsurprisingly, the passenger vehicle occupant fatality rate at night is about three times higher than during the day. For more crash statistics and information on preventing accidents at night, speak with our award-winning Philadelphia car accident lawyers. Glare is one of the primary hazards of driving at night, as it causes discomfort and reduces...

Child Passenger Safety: What You Need to Know

Feb 24, 2016

Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that more than 600 children ages 12 years and younger died and more than 127,000 were injured as occupants in motor vehicle crashes in 2013. Many of these deaths can be prevented, however. Age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats and seat belts reduce the risk of injury when...

The 8 Most Common Car Accident Causes

Feb 22, 2016

Many automobile crashes can be attributed to driver error. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has examined several other critical reasons for accidents that affect thousands of people every year. The NHTSA conducted the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey (NMVCCS) from 2005 to 2007 to collect information about factors leading to crashes involving light vehicles. Researchers investigated several factors of crash occurrence including pre-crash movement and events, the critical reason for the crash,...

Winter Driving Tips to Prevent Accidents

Feb 18, 2016

With another month of winter left, it’s important for all drivers and passengers to continue to be diligent in traveling safely to prevent car accidents. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a few tips and precautions for drivers before and during winter travel. Before driving: Check weather applications and/or listen to weather and travel advisories Remove snow and ice from the vehicle’s hood, roof and windows Prepare a winter travel emergency kit, which includes gloves, a blanket, ice scraper,...

Deadly I-78 Pileup Kills Three, Injures Dozens

Feb 15, 2016

A multi-vehicle pileup killed three people and sent dozens to hospitals after a passing snow squall suddenly diminished visibility on Interstate 78 near Harrisburg on February 13. The crash involved at least 50 commercial and private vehicles, and more than 40 people were transported to several area hospitals, CBS reported. The tractor trailer accident attorneys at Anapol Weiss have seen this scenario happen before. “These snow squalls are well known to come about suddenly in Central Pennsylvania,”...

How do Airbag Injuries Occur?

Feb 10, 2016

Airbags save countless lives every year, as they protect drivers and passengers from striking the interior of the vehicle in the event of a collision. Unfortunately, the defective design and/or manufacture of an airbag can do much more harm than good in some situations. An airbag is essentially a deflated balloon that rapidly inflates via a deceleration sensor in the vehicle, according to a 2002 review of injuries associated with airbag deployment published in the Emergency...

Dealing with Insurance Companies after an Automobile Accident

Feb 5, 2016

After an automobile accident occurs, speaking to insurance companies without a lawyer could mean the difference between obtaining justice and compensation and having no legal recourse at all. Insurance adjusters and investigators know time is on their side when one of their drivers caused an automobile accident that hurt someone. While an injured victim is still recovering, the other driver’s insurance company has likely already begun investigating and responding to the accident. Unfortunately, adjusters do not...