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Can You Make a U-Turn in Philadelphia?

Published on August 20, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Do you remember your road test for your driver’s license? You might have needed to study the Pennsylvania driver’s manual and master the art of parallel parking. Despite the nervous anxiety, most prospective drivers pass the test the first time around. Every time a driver gets behind the wheel of a car, they are expected to follow all of the rules contained in the lawbooks, most, if not all, of which are also included in the driver’s manual. There would be a lot less accidents if that happened.[...]

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What Is the Rule When Traffic Lights Are Out?

Published on August 20, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

How would you rate the Philadelphia traffic? CBS News reported on a survey that placed Philly at number eight on the list of the 10 worst cities for traffic in the U.S. According to the survey, the average driver in Philadelphia spends 106 hours in this car each year and 30 hours of that time is spent in congested traffic. Another major cause for slowing down traffic are broken traffic lights. Do you know what the rule is when traffic lights are out? It is estimated that there[...]

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Where Do Most Pedestrian Accidents Occur?

Published on August 13, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Pedestrian Accidents

There is a long list of benefits attributable to the simple act of walking. It is a great cardio workout that doesn’t require equipment or a gym membership, and getting in steps during the day also provides the walker with a boost of vitamin D from the sun. Even with all its benefits, walking is not without risks. Sadly, most of those risks come from drivers who might not be paying attention. Saying safe while walking starts with understanding where most pedestrian accidents occur. Key Findings About Pedestrians[...]

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Does a Fender-Bender Count as an Accident?

Published on August 13, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

There are a lot of tasks you can plan for your day. In addition to all your work projects, you can also plan for trips to the grocery store, carpooling, or other errands. One thing you can’t plan for is a car crash because those can happen at any time. They can also occur at any spot on your car. That begs the question, does a fender-bender count as an accident? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation compiled a list of crash statistics that found 115,938 crashes occurred in[...]

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Who Is Liable for a Crash Caused by a Delivery Driver?

Published on June 25, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Truck Accidents

We see the big blue Amazon trucks and red DoorDash bags all over, constantly dropping off packages and food to customers. They have quotas to meet and hot food to deliver and they often drive fast or stop in places that aren’t designated parking spaces. What happens if you get into a fender bender with them? Who is liable for a crash caused by a delivery driver? In this post, we’ll dig into how often delivery drivers are involved in car accidents and who you can hold liable[...]

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How Sleep Deprivation Causes Car Accidents

Published on June 18, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Drowsy driving affects countless drivers. Unfortunately, not enough people get enough sleep, and that can lead to dangerous consequences on Philadelphia roads and highways. Did you know how sleep deprivation causes car accidents? It does, and the reasons why may surprise you. This type of driving is even considered more dangerous than drinking and driving, but it gets less publicity from national safety campaigns. You might even be a tired driver and not even know it. At Shrager Sachs & Blanco, we know that any factors leading to[...]

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Is It Legal To Ride a Bicycle on the Sidewalk in Philadelphia?

Published on June 4, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Bicycle Injury

We see many cyclists every day alongside our cars on our way to work or as we’re walking along the sidewalk. Research from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia shows that in 2021, bicycle traffic increased by 29% and an estimated 2.1% of commuters in the City of Brotherly Love rode their bicycles to work. With so many bicycles traveling in our city and so many of us choosing to use that mode of transportation ourselves, it’s important to understand the laws regarding where bikes can or cannot[...]

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What Injuries Are Treated at a Trauma Center?

Published on May 28, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Personal Injury

Most of us have either seen a sign on the interstate or near a medical facility warning that it's a trauma center or have either personally known or heard about someone who needed to be transferred to one of these facilities at some point. While many of us may have some idea as to what the differences between these types of hospitals may be, most don't realize that there are multiple levels of care medical centers like these offer, depending on their designation. Below, we'll give you an[...]

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When Can Kids Start Riding in the Front Seat?

Published on May 21, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

We all probably remember the time when we were kids when our parents finally allowed us to ride in the front seat. It’s a big deal and something new and exciting. When we think about how thrilled we were, we often can’t wait until our own kids are big enough to ride up front with us, too. But, these days especially, there are more and more news stories and articles outlining the dangers of upgrading car seats for kids at too early of an age or improperly securing[...]

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How Common Is C-Section Malpractice?

Published on May 7, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

During the birthing process, there could be times when medical intervention is necessary. When the lives of the mother or the unborn child are at risk, the doctor may elect to perform a C-section. Most of the time, these procedures are performed without any complications. However, if errors or injuries occur, the doctor and their medical team could be liable for a medical malpractice claim. How common is C-section malpractice? Let's explore this pressing topic. Medical Malpractice and Cesarean Deliveries As you may already know, when a healthcare provider[...]

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Can You Make a U-Turn in Philadelphia?

What Is the Rule When Traffic Lights Are Out?

Where Do Most Pedestrian Accidents Occur?

Does a Fender-Bender Count as an Accident?

Who Is Liable for a Crash Caused by a Delivery Driver?

How Sleep Deprivation Causes Car Accidents

Is It Legal To Ride a Bicycle on the Sidewalk in Philadelphia?

What Injuries Are Treated at a Trauma Center?

When Can Kids Start Riding in the Front Seat?

How Common Is C-Section Malpractice?

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