Speed-related accidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities around the world. While the United States has taken the usual approaches to slowing down drivers, such as more police enforcement, other countries have gotten creative with optical illusions. Take Iceland, for example. In 2017, a small town painted special stripes on its roads that […]
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month: How Distracted Driving Can Put You in Danger
/in Car Accidents /by Jay SolnickWhile it may have become commonplace in our fast-paced society, distracted driving is a public health issue. Checking your phone or taking a call while driving isn’t just annoying — it can cause an accident, and even kill or seriously injure another person. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 40,000 people were […]
How Optical Illusions May Trick Montgomery County Drivers Into Slowing Down
/in Pedestrian Accident /by Jay SolnickSpeed-related accidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities around the world. While the United States has taken the usual approaches to slowing down drivers, such as more police enforcement, other countries have gotten creative with optical illusions. Take Iceland, for example. In 2017, a small town painted special stripes on its roads that […]
How Snowy Conditions Can Lead to Slip and Fall Injuries — When Philadelphia Property Owners May Be Responsible for Your Injuries
/in Pedestrian Accident, Slip & Fall /by Jay SolnickIt is the bane of every Philadelphians’ existence: navigating icy, snowy and slushy sidewalks throughout the city each winter. Not only is it messy and slow-going, but it raises the risk of falling each time that you step outside. Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. In many cases, the homeowner may be […]
Tire Blowout and Missing Tire Contribute to Two Separate Truck Accidents in Greater Philadelphia Area
/in Truck Accidents /by Jay SolnickIn late 2017, a truck flipped over on Route 55 in Franklin Township, New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. The cause of the accident? A tire blowout that led the driver to lose control, with the truck ultimately coming to rest on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes. While fortunately nobody was hurt in […]
Truck-Bike Collisions Inspire Calls for Bike Lane Protections
/in Bike Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents /by Jay SolnickIn late November, tragedy struck in Philadelphia, as 24-year-old Emily Fredricks was struck and killed while riding in a bike lane on 11th Street in Center City Philadelphia. Less than three weeks later, another 24-year-old woman was struck by a garbage truck in downtown Philadelphia. Becca Refford was riding in the bike lane on Pine […]