By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published October 26, 2016 | Posted in news, personal injury | Tagged Tags: aggressive driving, motor vehicle accident, road rage | Comments Off on Study Shows Rise in Road Rage, Aggression, Anger
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Study Shows Rise in Road Rage, Aggression, Anger
A newly released study revealed that 78% of drivers in the U.S. expressed anger, aggression, or road range within the last year. Aggressive behavior included purposely tailgating, honking, blocking vehicles from changing lanes, and purposefully cutting off other cars. The study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, also found that 8 million drivers engaged Read More
Read MoreSlip and Fall Injuries Can Have Lasting Impact
An injury sustained in a slip and fall accident can have lasting physical and financial repercussions. It may feel as though a fall is your own fault, but often they occur due to negligence. The party responsible for your injury may be responsible for covering your medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering incurred Read More
Read MoreUsing PIP as a Pedestrian
The number of pedestrians struck by vehicles is on the rise. As a pedestrian, it is important to know who is responsible for paying your medical expenses after an accident. Pedestrians who are Pennsylvania auto insurance policy holders should make a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claim, and submit their medical bills to their auto insurance up Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey Residents, Choose Your Auto Insurance Carefully
Drivers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have options when selecting auto insurance coverage that can affect their ability to sue after a motor vehicle collision. Pennsylvania drivers who need more information should click here New Jersey drivers, read on. Auto insurance policy holders in New Jersey pick between what is called “limitation on lawsuit” or “verbal threshold” Read More
Read MoreCommon Injuries at Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Studies show that patient falls are the most common cause of injuries in hospital and healthcare settings. Nearly one third of those falls result in serious injuries, which can lead to long-term effects like lost time from work, reduced quality of life and disability. Falls occur most frequently in rehabilitation, neurology and eldercare departments. Falls Read More
Read MoreBe Careful When Choosing Limited Tort Coverage
Pennsylvania residents are able to choose between full tort and limited tort coverage when signing up for an auto policy. Many policy holders pick limited tort coverage because it keeps monthly payments down, but this choice can end up “limiting” your right to file a claim should you become injured in a car accident. Policy Read More
Read MorePedestrian Commuters on the Rise
A November 2015 report released by the Government Accountability Office states that there are more pedestrians on the road than ever before: nearly one million more people reported walking or biking to work in 2013 than in 2005. Unfortunately, along with the increase in pedestrians comes with an increase in pedestrian related traffic accidents. The Read More
Read MoreOne Hundred Deadliest Days
Memorial Day is the start of what is known as the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. According to the most recent data from the National Safety Council, nearly 1,000 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2012. More than half of the people killed were teens Read More
Read MoreDistracted Driving Month
The National Safety has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving takes many forms, and whether it’s a text, Tweet, or call, cell phones are the most common distraction. Research shows that the brain remains distracted for 27 seconds after using your phone or even changing the radio station. Please stay safe by Read More
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