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 […]
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Are Car Accident Fatality Rates Different for Men and Women?
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 […]
What Should I Avoid Telling My Insurance Company after a Car Accident?
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 […]
How can I Drive Safely with My Pet on a Long Car Ride?
How can I Protect Myself from Aggressive Drivers?
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 […]
Do Rideshare Services Reduce Drunk Driving Convictions?
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 […]
What Should I Do if My Car Accident Injuries Show Up Later?
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 […]
What Should I Do if My Child was in a Car Accident?
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 […]
New Study Shows Women are More Likely to be Injured in Car Accidents
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 Recognized by Continental Who’s Who
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 […]