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Category: Auto Accidents

What Is the Eggshell Skull Rule?

Published on September 17, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Anytime you leave the house and get into your car, you probably bring the same three things: Your keys, a cell, and your ID. Some folks also bring a preexisting ailment like a sore back or achy muscles. Those preexisting ailments could make driving a long trip uncomfortable. They also could be a factor in an accident. That is referred to as the eggshell skull rule. It is essential to understand this legal concept if you ever need to file a claim or a personal injury lawsuit. According[...]
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How To Read a Police Report

Published on September 10, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

How many miles do you drive in an average week? When you add up all the miles traveled by Pennsylvania drivers, it comes out to 99.9 billion vehicle miles. That is according to data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT also found that in 2023, there were 110,382 reportable traffic crashes. Every one of those crashes generated a police report. Understanding how to read a police report can help with your future claim or personal injury lawsuit. Requesting a Report The City of Philadelphia provides[...]
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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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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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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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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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What Happens If Someone Who Isn’t on Your Insurance Crashes Your Car?

Published on April 9, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

We let people borrow our cars all the time, and we usually don’t think much of it. We trust them and assume they will take care of our vehicle while they’re driving it. But what happens if someone who isn’t on your insurance crashes your car? The quick answer is…it depends. Your car’s insurer has to factor in who was at fault for the accident and if you gave the driver of your vehicle permission to drive it at the time the accident occurred. In most cases, your[...]
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When To Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident

Published on March 5, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

You or a close family member were involved in a motor vehicle collision in or around Philadelphia. You've given it some thought, but you're unsure when to hire an attorney after a car accident. The appropriate answer may be right away. Let us explain when and why (and when) that needs to be the case. Why You Need to Connect with a Lawyer Quickly After a Crash We mentioned above that you might need to get in touch with a lawyer as soon as possible after a wreck.[...]
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The Most Dangerous Roads in Philadelphia

Published on February 6, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Philadelphia, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is a city that never sleeps. However, as with any urban center, its charm is not without its challenges. This is especially true when it comes to the perilous network of roads that crisscross the city. PennDOT, Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, reports that, in Philadelphia County alone (population 1,584,064), there were 10,108 vehicle accidents in 2020. That's an average of 28 crashes every day, or more than one per hour! Of these crashes: 154 resulted in fatalities 6,202 included non-fatal[...]
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