Distracted driving continues to be one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in the United States. It is estimated that each day that 100 people are injured and nine people are killed in distracted driving accidents. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, our Erie personal injury lawyer discusses ways that you can… Read more »
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What You Shouldn't Do After a Pennsylvania Car Accident
If you’ve just been injured in a serious car accident, you should always move your vehicle off the road and contact the authorities but you should also be cognizant of how to protect yourself. Making mistakes after a car accident has happened can be catastrophic in the event that you ultimately file an Erie, Pennsylvania… Read more »
New Study Sheds Light on Cellphones and Car Accidents
A new research study has findings indicated that distracted drivers were the cause behind two-thirds of crashes. Although this is not a new finding on its own from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the researchers did identify an additional element that could impact crash likelihood: emotions. The Impact of Emotional Distractions While Driving The research… Read more »
The Dangers of Texting While Driving & Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Statistics Distracted driving is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. More than 9 people are killed and over 1,153 are injured each day in a car accident involving a distracted driver in the U.S. Keep in mind, these are just the cases that are reported and there are undoubtedly more…. Read more »