Blog: Car Accidents - Page 15

Are self-driving cars equipped with computers, sensors and GPS really the best answer to driver negligence? The answer may be open to debate, but recent motor vehicle crash data provides a sobering perspective: human error is a causal factor in around 90 percent of traffic accidents. On U.S. roads last year, there were 35,000 fatalities. Unfortunately, a 28-year-old Pittsburgh driver is an example of the dangers that are frequently present on our state’s...

A fatal car accident occurred in Fayette County when a vehicle crossed over the center line.  Police believe speeding to be a contributing factor.   The accident occurred late on September 3rd, when the driver of a vehicle traveling at high speeds lost control on Connellsville Street in North Union.  Police reported that the driver overcompensated a curve and lost control. They then crossed over the center line and crashed head-on into another...

When you are injured in an automobile accident, one of the first questions asked is: Who will pay for my bills? In Pennsylvania, the primary source of payment for your medical bills is through your own automobile insurance carrier. If you do not own a motor vehicle and do not have automobile insurance, the second source of medical benefits coverage would be through the automobile insurance carrier of a relative with whom you reside. If neither apply, a medical...

Most drivers realize that driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle while trying to read, write or send a text message poses a severe danger to themselves and others on the road with them. However, many drivers do not understand that driving in a sleep-deprived state is just as dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy driving makes it harder for drivers to pay attention to the road and it slows their...

Do I need a lawyer to handle my car accident claim? You don't need a lawyer to handle your car accident claim if you don't want to make full claim recovery. Many people try to do themselves when they end up getting hurt. The insurance carrier has no interest in what happen to you other than getting your name on a release for the cheapest price that they can. You have no idea about the value of your claim. You've no way of figuring out whether it's a good settlement...