Personal Injury Archives
Holiday Drunk Driving
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on November 29, 2019
More than 10,000 people die each year in drunk driving accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During the holidays, the risk of being involved in a traffic accident increases. The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) reports that in December 2016, 3,067 people were injured, and 781 people were killed in drunk… Read More
Thanksgiving Travel Safety
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on November 21, 2019
If you are traveling this holiday season, it is vital to focus on the road to avoid potential accidents. Almost 550 people were killed in crashes across the United States during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2017. The following are safety tips to remember during the holiday season to ensure that you get to your… Read More
Facts Emphasize the Importance of Seat Belt Use
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on November 14, 2019
Thanks to legislation passed in the late 1960s, all manufacturers of vehicles must include seat belts in their designs. This leaves no reason for anyone to avoid using a seat belt restraint while driving. Still, not everyone admits that they wear their seat belt, particularly passengers in the back seat. Although the National Highway Traffic… Read More
DUI Arrests and Zero Tolerance
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on October 23, 2019
In Pennsylvania, drivers will be issued a driving under the influence (DUI) violation if they are impaired by a specific substance, such as alcohol, over the counter medication, and illicit drugs. State troopers have a zero-tolerance approach to DUIs in Pennsylvania, but state police want to get the word out and would rather educate drivers… Read More
Who is Liable for My Accident?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on October 16, 2019
Car accidents can be scary with damages or injuries causing a lengthy aftermath. Luckily, insurance can often help, but how do you determine liability for the accident itself? There are several factors that help determine fault. State legislatures now base liability more on motor vehicle statutes than on common law. Being considered at-fault for a… Read More
Accidents with Emergency Vehicles
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on September 25, 2019
Emergency vehicles can appear at any moment and no driver ever wants to unexpectedly be involved in a car accident with one. Although you may believe that it is nearly impossible to get into an accident with an emergency vehicle, accidents with emergency vehicles happen at about the same rate as other car accidents. To… Read More
Understanding Pennsylvania’s DUI Laws
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on September 18, 2019
In 2003, Pennsylvania updated its laws regarding intoxicated driving in two ways: it lowered the blood alcohol content needed to be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and increased penalties associated with multiple convictions. The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and older is now reduced from .10 percent to… Read More
How Can I Keep My Teen Driver Safe?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on September 13, 2019
For many people, the learning curve for driving begins when they are in their teenage years. Because teen drivers are less experienced than their older counterparts, they tend to produce higher than average accident rates. However, teens can take precautionary measures to reduce their risk of getting into a car accident. Teen Driving Statistical Information… Read More
Who is Liable in a Rear-End Accident?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Personal Injury on September 4, 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that rear-end accidents account for about 28 percent of all accidents in the United States. This is in comparison with other types of accidents, such as improper lane changes, which accounted for about nine percent of accidents or running off the road as a result of losing control… Read More
Back to School Safety
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on August 27, 2019
Going back to school can be exciting time. It is also a time of new routines and the potential for accidents. At the start of a new school year, drivers should expect to see an increase in traffic, and they should expect drivers to take on new routes and routines in the morning and evening… Read More