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Mental Health Impacts After a Car Accident

According to a Philadelphia car accident lawyer, motor vehicle accidents can be devastating both physically and emotionally. Many people suffer from mental health challenges for months or years after a car crash. Feelings of shock, anger, guilt, or intense fear are all common following an accident. This article will examine the aftermath of car accidents […]

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Summer Driving Dangers

A Philadelphia Car accident lawyer offers tips on staying safe during summer road trips and steps to take if you are involved in an accident. As many families embark on vacations, it’s important to keep these safety tips in mind. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more car crash injuries and fatalities […]

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Determining Fault for an Accident

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer After an accident that leaves you injured, it is sometimes obvious to tell who is at fault. At other times, the signs that indicate the cause of the accident are very subtle, making it difficult to determine fault. At such times, it may appear that no one is at fault for […]

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How Does Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Work After an Accident?

You’re a careful, defensive driver.  You never thought it would happen to you, but you’ve just been involved in a serious car accident.  You know you have the auto insurance you’re required to carry by law, but you’ve never been in a crash before and don’t know what to expect.  Insurance can be a confusing […]

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Enhanced Penalties for Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania Under New “Daniel’s Law”

On November 4, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 2025, nicknamed “Daniel’s Law,” to promote better road safety by reducing the number of auto accidents caused by distracted driving.  Named for Daniel Gallatin, a father, volunteer firefighter, and military veteran who was killed in a fatal motorcycling accident caused by a […]

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Does Your Vehicle Have One of the Top 5 Most Common Defects that Cause Car Accidents in Pennsylvania?

Most car accidents are caused by driver errors, such as speeding, following too closely, or running red lights.  However, deadly auto accidents can also be caused by vehicle defects.  Could one of the most dangerous defects be lurking in your car or truck?  Philadelphia car accident lawyer Brent Wieand sifts through PennDOT data to uncover […]

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How Many Car Accidents Happen on Thanksgiving?

You’ll probably spend a few hours in the car over your Thanksgiving holiday.  Unfortunately, you’re likely to share the road with drivers who are tired, distracted, intoxicated, or all three, especially later in the evening when people are returning from parties and family gatherings.  But how much danger are you really in?  And how do […]

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The Top 10 Counties in Pennsylvania That Are Most Dangerous for Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving is a preventable yet widespread source of car accidents in the United States.  As a Philadelphia drunk driving accident lawyer, I have seen firsthand how Pennsylvanians are affected by this problem.  There are plenty of statistics showing what a common and serious issue this is, with PennDOT attributing 345 fatalities to DUI crashes […]

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PennDOT Statistics Show Increase in Pennsylvania Car Accident Deaths and Injuries in 2015

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) releases an annual statewide report on auto accident deaths and injuries.  By comparing these reports from year to year, it’s possible to see how crash trends and accident statistics change locally over time.  Unfortunately, the data doesn’t always paint an optimistic picture.  According to recent PennDOT statistics, crash-related injuries […]

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What is the Most Dangerous Time of Day to Drive in Pennsylvania?

The frightening reality is that a car accident can occur on any day, in any setting, in any type of weather conditions.  However, the likelihood of an accident fluctuates depending on certain factors, down to the time of day you are driving.  In this article, Philadelphia car crash injury lawyer Brent Wieand examines the latest […]

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