These tire safety tips can give you a smoother ride, better gas mileage and help you stay safe on the road. Check Tire Pressure Once a Month It is vital to check your tire pressure at least once a month and before you embark on any long trip. Due to fluctuations in temperature and other factors, most tires naturally lose air over time. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under-inflation is a leading cause of tire failure…
Being involved in an auto accident is a frightening experience and can be even more traumatic if your child is injured. The experienced auto accident lawyers at Thomas, Conrad & Conrad Law Offices can help your child receive just compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages. Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 121,350 children ages 12 and…
An insurance company’s ultimate goal is to pay out nothing or as little as possible on every personal injury claim. Although an insurance adjuster may seem sympathetic and helpful, as a representative of the insurance company he or she is not looking out for your best interests. Insurers often use the following five reasons to reduce or deny personal injury claims. Denying or Limiting Liability The most common strategy insurance companies use to reduce personal injury claims is to deny…
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident Whether a slip and fall accident is caused by ice or snow, a wet floor or other slippery situation, property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. If you have been injured on someone’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. There are a few simple steps you can take to protect your rights after slip and fall accidents. Steps to Take After a…
Tips to Avoid Semi Truck Accidents Driving next to a tractor-trailer or other large vehicle can be daunting. Because of their weight and size, semi trucks can cause serious, life-threatening injuries and fatalities when they are involved in accidents with smaller vehicles. These four tips can help avoid semi truck accidents and stay safe on the road. Keep your distance.Give semi trucks plenty of room, whether you are in front or behind them. Trucks require significantly longer stopping distances than…
Pennsylvania winters can be harsh, and inclement winter weather can be daunting when you hit the road. Problematic weather conditions such as snow, sleet, hail and ice can reduce visibility, cause vehicles to slip and slide and affect your ability to reduce speed and stop in a timely manner. These winter driving tips can help you deal with the weather and keep you safe when you’re behind the wheel. Prepare for winter weather. Before the cold weather hits, make sure…
Vacations are a time to relax, enjoy time with loved ones and take a break from the pressures of everyday life, but accidents and injuries can happen anywhere. Although many people injure themselves while trying new things like white water rafting, skiing and other outdoor activities, injuries and illnesses often happen due to someone else’s negligence. Hotels, restaurants, amusement parks and other entertainment venues are required by law to provide a safe environment and post warnings of any known hazards.…
According to the latest vehicle mile travel data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash than passenger car occupants. To reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on the roadway, all motor vehicles need to use safe driving practices – especially motorcyclists, whose visibility and compact size pose several safety challenges. Here are three motorcycle safety tips to help you stay safe on the road.…
If you were injured due to improper maintenance on another person’s property, you may have a personal injury case based on a legal concept referred to as premises liability. Continue reading to learn the types of premises liability, examples of premises liability cases and how you can seek damages from a negligent property owner following an accident. What Is Premises Liability? Based on negligence, premises liability cases require the injured party to prove that the property owner was negligent in…
From wearing a seat belt to using turn signals, you can help prevent serious injuries resulting from a car crash by practicing safe driving. Here are five tips to help you stay safe on Pennsylvania roads. Buckle Up To help reduce injury and save your life in the event of a car crash, always make sure you’re wearing a seat belt. Additionally, all passengers under the age of 18 must buckle up in both the front and back seats according…
