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Collisions at intersections usually involve an at-fault driver
The dangers of driving certainly are heightened at intersections. Though we face them everyday, they are one of the most common areas for collisions. The conditions at work at stop signs and lights factor in whether during rush hour or periods of relative quiet. All it takes is a split-second of someone’s inattention or poor decision making, including law-breaking, and lives can suddenly hang in the balance.
If you’ve lost someone you love or were in a wreck yourself at an intersection collision, there is likely an at-fault driver involved. Click to learn more about collisions at intersections in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Lane departure crashes can have devastating consequences
Accidents can happen so fast. Especially at highway speeds, a vehicle can act like a battering ram. And when that vehicle comes straight at you, it’s one of the scariest experiences in the world. One term for this is “lane departure crashes” which doesn’t quite live up to the intensity of the trauma being run off the road(link is external) brings on. If you or a loved one has been run off the road in Bellingham or Whatcom County, you are likely facing extensive damages and are looking ahead at a lengthy process of recovery. Click to learn more.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim?
If someone close to you has died because of someone else's negligence, you are facing a lot of overwhelming decisions at an emotional, stressful time. There is a lot of information to take in about next steps. Here is a short video explaining who can bring a wrongful death claim.
You may be wondering who can be the beneficiaries of a wrongful death claim [Interview]
If someone close to you has died, you may swimming in unpaid bills and wondering about where future money will come after losing an income stream. It's natural to wonder who can be named a beneficiary on a wrongful death claim and receive financial help after such a devastating loss. Click to watch this video that explains who can be named the beneficiary in a wrongful death claim.
Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Philadelphia. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Philadelphia community.
As mass transit systems grow across Pennsylvania, bus accidents occur regularly in Philadelphia. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Philadelphia
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.
To learn about train accidents in Philadelphia, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Philadelphia. The region is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the area.
Get information here on Pennsylvania motorcycle crashes and laws.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Philadelphia region. Learn more about bicycling in the area from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia site.
Commercial truckers are a growing motorist group using Pennsylvania's highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Philadelphia. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Philadelphia and across the region
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by: