According to PennDOT, 115,938 crashes in Pennsylvania claimed the lives of 1,179 people and injured 67,012. The 2022 fatalities represent the fourth-lowest number of deaths in Pennsylvania. Every day, there were 318 collisions, an average of 13 wrecks every hour. This means that every day, 3 Pennsylvanians died, representing approximately one death every 7 hours.…

A hit-and-run accident in Philadelphia’s Chinatown area left a 53-year-old pedestrian critically injured. Police are searching for the driver, according to a Fox 29 news report. Injuries in Chinatown Hit-and-Run Accident The crash occurred just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of 11th Street and Vine Street. Using the crosswalk, the pedestrian was crossing 11th…

Truck accidents can have catastrophic consequences, resulting in severe injuries, extensive property damage, and, in some cases, fatalities. Navigating truck accident liability, particularly in a busy city like Philadelphia, can be challenging. However, it is an essential step in the path to recovery. Seeking counsel from a knowledgeable attorney is advisable to navigate the claims…

Riding a motorcycle is addicting, exhilarating, cost-effective to operate, and yet deadly. Motorcycle crashes are responsible for a significant number of deaths and serious, life-altering injuries. Motorcycles made up approximately 3 percent of all registered vehicles across the nation and accounted for 14.6 percent of all traffic deaths and 3.5 percent of all injuries in…

Car accidents involving trucks and trailers are particularly dangerous. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 4,100 people were killed in large truck crashes last year. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has found that there were more than 500,000 crashes nationwide involving large trucks, with approximately 107,000 resulting in…

Summer Vacation Travel: Drivers Beware Spending summer in the Poconos or along the Jersey Shore is certainly appealing for Philadelphia city dwellers and the thousands of tourists who flock to the East Coast each summer in search of adventure. Unfortunately, summer fun can come at quite a cost. Each year accidents involving recreational vehicles (RVs),…