Rear-end collisions are common and often lead to questions about liability. If you rear-end another vehicle, it is generally assumed that you are at fault, but this is not automatically the case. That assumption is based on the idea that a driver should maintain a safe following distance to prevent such accidents. However, this presumption[…] Read More
Category: Car Accidents
Why Is Dekalb Pike So Dangerous?
Dekalb Pike, also known as Route 202, is a major thoroughfare in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, connecting many parts of Montgomery County. While it serves as a vital route for commuters and locals, it is also notorious for its high accident rates and hazardous driving conditions. The King of Prussia car accident lawyers at McCann[…] Read More
What Causes Road Rage Car Accidents?
Road rage car accidents have become an increasingly prevalent and dangerous issue on American roads, contributing to a significant number of accidents and injuries. In 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reported that approximately 28 percent of all traffic fatalities were linked to aggressive driving incidents, including those stemming from road rage. What causes drivers[…] Read More
Can Road Debris Cause Car Accidents?
Road debris poses a significant risk to motorists, often leading to car accidents. Road debris includes a wide array of objects found on roadways, including litter like bottles, cans, and plastic bags. Other examples include construction materials like gravel, sand, or asphalt fragments, fallen tree branches, and debris from vehicle crashes, like broken glass or[…] Read More
What If Someone Hit My Parked Car?
Discovering that someone has hit your parked car can be a frustrating and stressful experience, especially when the damage is significant. Many people are unsure of the steps to take when this happens, but there is a process to follow to pursue compensation. What Should I Do First If My Parked Car Is Hit? The[…] Read More
What Is the Role of Speeding in Car Accidents?
Speeding significantly increases the likelihood and severity of car accidents. When drivers exceed the speed limit, they reduce their reaction time to unexpected events, like sudden stops, pedestrians, or other vehicles entering their path. Decreased reaction time plus less control over the vehicle can result in collisions that may have been avoidable at lower speeds.[…] Read More
What Is Accident Reconstruction?
After motor vehicle crashes, understanding the sequence of events leading up to the incident helps establish liability. Accident reconstruction is a vital process used to piece together the details of an accident and can serve as valuable evidence. We work with these professionals on certain cases and are happy to explain the process and its[…] Read More
Do Older Drivers Cause More Car Accidents?
Age has long been a factor in discussions about driving safety. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), older drivers do have higher rates of fatal crashes per mile driven than middle-aged adults. However, this statistic fails to tell the full story. While older drivers may be more at risk for certain types[…] Read More
Who Is Responsible for Property Damage From a Car Accident?
Car accidents are stressful events that can result in serious injuries, but property damage is also a concern. Establishing liability is the basis for determining damages and potential compensation when the latter occurs. How do lawyers learn who is responsible for property damage resulting from a car accident? Determining liability for property damage in a[…] Read More
What Makes Roosevelt Boulevard So Dangerous?
Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia, known as the “corridor of death,” is consistently rated as the most dangerous road in Pennsylvania and one of the most dangerous in the entire country. The City of Philadelphia has the highest rate of traffic-related deaths in the nation, and Roosevelt Boulevard is the top contributor. Roosevelt Boulevard is 14[…] Read More