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Category: Auto Accidents

The Most Common Factors That Can Affect Car Accident Settlements

Published on September 18, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

After a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t be stuck with the costs of hospital bills, medication, and damage repairs. That’s why many victims of car accidents seek to recover damages from the party who was responsible for the collision. A personal injury lawyer helps victims determine what would be a fair settlement and guides them through the legal process so that they can fully understand what’s happening with their car accident claim. (more…)
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How Do Insurance Companies Evaluate My Injury Claim?

Published on July 24, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

When someone else makes a decision that results in you being injured, the expenses and losses can add up quickly. In the event of something like a car accident or fall on someone’s property, you may be dealing with insurance companies if you’re seeking compensation for the damages you’ve incurred. If this is the case, you’ll likely want to know how the insurance company will evaluate your injury claim. (more…)
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The Top 5 Traffic Laws Broken in Pennsylvania

Published on March 19, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

The rules of the road exist to protect travelers and prevent traffic accidents. Unfortunately, not every driver acts responsibly every time they’re behind the wheel. In regard to the car accidents related to driver error, the top five traffic laws broken in Pennsylvania revolve around the speed limit, alcohol, turning improperly, illegally passing, and driving distracted. (more…)
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How Do Speed Cameras Work in Pennsylvania Highway Work Zones?

Published on February 20, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Work zones can be extremely dangerous for workers and drivers alike, and when drivers speed through them, any accident in a work zone can quickly become deadly. That’s why PennDOT rolled out a trial of speed cameras in work zones in an attempt to slow down drivers and reduce the amount of fatal accidents that occur. According to PennDOT, there were nearly 2,000 crashes in work zones in 2018. 43 percent of the crashes resulted in injuries, and 23 people died. The program’s intent is to lower these[...]
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Can Car Manufacturers Deter Drunk Driving?

Published on January 30, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Drunk driving takes the lives of thousands of people each year. When impaired people make the decision to get behind the wheel, they’re risking their lives and the lives of others. There have been strides to try and stop drunk driving, like using taxis or rideshare services like Uber. Advertising explaining the dangers of drunk driving always informs the audience of how their lives can change in an instant if they choose to drive drunk. Despite these options and countless deterrents like hefty penalties, drunk driving still happens.[...]
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Pennsylvania Ranks as the Second Most Dangerous State for Winter Driving

Published on December 20, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Pennsylvania drivers are all familiar with how dangerous the roads can get in the winter. Between snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain, the road conditions all increase the chances of an accident happening. According to a recent news article, Pennsylvania was ranked as the second most dangerous state for winter driving, falling right behind Michigan. While other states that were in the top 10 included New York and Colorado, you may be wondering how Pennsylvania made second. (more…)
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Does a Collision Need to Happen at a Certain Speed to Cause Whiplash?

Published on October 31, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Typically, the more severe the car accident, the worse the injuries. In a high-speed collision on the interstate, a crash victim may have broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries. It’s important to remember, however, that any accident has the potential to result in injury. For example, whiplash can occur in nearly any accident situation. Speed may play a role in the severity of the injury, but the force from even a low-speed accident can result in neck strain. In order to understand why this is,[...]
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PennDOT Testing Digital License Plates in Some Pennsylvania Counties

Published on October 17, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

PennDOT is using 20 state vehicles, including dump trucks, crew cabs, passenger vehicles, and a van to test out digital license plates before lawmakers in our commonwealth decide whether or not to approve legislation for the plates. These tester vehicles are predominantly in central and northwest Pennsylvania in Adams, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Forest, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mercer, Perry, Venango, Warren, and York counties. (more…)
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What’s Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

Published on September 12, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

After a traumatic event like a car accident, it’s likely that those involved will have some form of injury. The doctor will give them a medical evaluation and assess their injuries. Then, they’ll move on to treating the injury and recovering. But what happens if they have persistent pain that’s not getting better? It’s possible that they have complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). If you believe that you or a loved one is suffering from CRPS after a car accident, you may want to look into seeking compensation[...]
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What Can We Do to Prevent Accidents That Occur at Intersections?

Published on August 1, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Intersections come in many different sizes, designs, and configurations. Some intersections contain as many as six converging streets. For any driver, but especially those with little experience driving or knowledge of the area, intersections can be confusing. When that confusion is combined with impatience or general negligence, the chances of an accident happening increases significantly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 40 percent of all traffic accidents take place at intersections. The most common cause of these accidents is aggressive driving. Behaviors that are[...]
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