Automobile Accidents

• Driving With Distractions

  Jamie Sheller | October 01, 2008 11:02 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Paying attention while driving is of the utmost importance. Safety depends on it. There may be a number of distractions, both inside and outside of the car, vying for a driver's attention. However,...

• Critical Injury in Collegeville Car Accident

  Jamie Sheller | September 18, 2008 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  A 70-year-old Collegeville man is in critical condition after being accidentally struck by his wife's van. The man fell back off of the sidewalk as his wife was letting him out of the car near a...

• Concerns About Teen Drivers With ADD

  Jamie Sheller | September 15, 2008 3:03 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  According to the National Highway Safety Administration, car accidents are the leading cause of death among American teenagers. Russell Barkley, a psychiatry professor who is an expert on ADD and...

• Young Drivers still driving unbuckled!

  Jamie Sheller | May 23, 2008 2:27 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that in 2006, 68% of drivers and passengers ages 16 to 20 who where killed in nighttime car crashes were unbuckled. Compared to...

• Do you know the safest seat in the car for your child?

  Jamie Sheller | May 16, 2008 10:36 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Studies have revealed that the safest position for your child who sits in a safety seat is located in the center of the back seat. Apparently, infants and toddlers who were positioned in the middle...

• Does Your Teen Have Enough Experience to Drive Safe?

  Jamie Sheller | May 13, 2008 10:33 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  If you asked your teen about their level of driving skills, most would answer that they are near expert level. But you, of course, know that their response is pretty far from the truth. According to...

• Texting and driving don't mix

  Jamie Sheller | March 26, 2008 9:41 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  It seems so obvious, that texting and driving don't mix. But so many people are still not convinced that their life, as well as the lives of others are at risk each and every time they drive while distracted. Recently, more studies and articles have been written that demonstrate people are using their high tech gadgets while driving. Some drivers even admit to texting with both hands while...

• New study finds teens and tweens at highest risk for Death in Car Accidents

  Jamie Sheller | March 10, 2008 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  State Farm and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently released a study finding children between the ages of 12 to 16 are more likely to die in a car accident. A number of factors influence this result including young driver inexperience behind the wheel, riding on a high speed road, and not wearing a seat belt. In addition, young drivers often carry more teens in their cars, contributing...

• Driving Distracted

  Jamie Sheller | February 06, 2008 3:36 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Now more than ever, drivers have numerous gadgets to occupy their thoughts while driving. Most cars have GPS systems, DVD players, and MP3 hookups. To top it off, most drivers use PDA or cell phones while handling their car. Given the increase in portable technology, drivers need to be more cautious when driving. However, if you are injured in a car accident, it is important for your lawyer...

• Keep your teenage driver safe this year

  Jamie Sheller | January 03, 2008 4:06 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Tired of making resolutions that never seem to get accomplished before the end of the year? Finally, there is a resolution you can keep -- teach your teenage driver the fundamental tools to drive safely this year. Of course you already told you teenager not to drink and drive. You probably already told your teenage driver to slow down. But at the top of the list needs to be don't drive...