More than a third of car accidents in the United States occur at intersections. Drivers well know that interweaving lanes of traffic create danger. Even when drivers are diligent about following all the rules for yielding to other road users, mistakes are made by other drivers and accidents happen. Still, it may help to understand […]
Many husbands and wives argue about who is a better driver. Statistically speaking, the wives may be right. A report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) lists figures that indicate that not only are women less frequently killed in car accidents, but also female drivers are far less likely to engage in dangerous […]
When car accidents happen, the chaos of injuries, property damage, and assigning and deflecting blame can be overwhelming. It can be comforting for a car accident victim to know that there is someone on their side, helping to meet their needs and support their side of things. Many people in this situation turn to their […]
If anyone is planning on taking their pets on the road with them for a road trip or a long car ride, there are some requirements that need to be addressed. It is strongly suggested that pets do not ride in the front seat in case of a car accident. In the case where the […]
One of the leading causes of car accidents on the roads and highways of New Jersey and Pennsylvania is aggressive driving. People who drive aggressively are by definition reckless drivers, and their negligence often causes car accidents and personal injury. Motorists cannot control how other people drive, but there are things they can do to […]
Get a ride home. Call a cab or rideshare. The public hears this time and time again from authorities and other stakeholders who want to keep impaired drivers off the roads. Drunk drivers can cause fatal car accidents and ruin lives. Alcohol is involved with at least one driver in one of every three accidents […]
After a car accident, victims often know immediately that they have been hurt. However, car accident injuries can show up days, weeks, and months after the crash. The victims of a car accident, including the driver, the passengers, or even a bystander, need to know about personal injury appearing later. Studies show that in a […]
Any parent would be distraught if their child was involved in a car accident. However, the next steps the parents take after the motor vehicle accident can help alleviate the burden of the related expenses. When car accidents involve children, it may leave the parents wondering what legal steps they can take to ensure compensation […]
Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a study that indicates that women are more likely than men to be severely injured in car accidents. At first, one might believe that this discrepancy is due to the physical differences between the sexes, but that is not the case. In fact, researchers took […]
William P. Mikita, senior partner of Mikita & Roccanova, was recently recognized by Continental Who’s Who (CWW) as a Top Attorney for his work in the legal profession. The CWW is an international organization that recognizes top executives and professionals across multiple fields, including business, science, education, philanthropy, finance, law, and engineering, among others. William […]
