Turn signals are your car’s equivalent to a magic eight ball; it predicts the future. When used properly, other drivers notice those blinking lights on the back of your vehicle and adjust speed and distance in anticipation of your lane change or turn. Your turn signals aren’t for you, because you already know where you’re going. Those devices are there to inform other drivers so they don’t crash into the back of you. A recent study suggests that many drivers across the country, including those in Pennsylvania, are forgetting to use their turn signals. The direct result is an increase in collisions and greater injuries for you and every other driver on the road.

Car  accident lawyers in Philadelphia know that failing to signal properly can influence your personal injury claim and may reduce your rights to compensation.

Startling Road Statistics

In a 2012 study involving 12,000 observed vehicles, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) noted that drivers failed to use turn signals when changing lanes or failed to turn them off 48 percent of the time. When making turns, the failure rate was at 25 percent. Across the country, that adds up to drivers failing to use signals 2 billion times a day.

 Causes of Bad Driving

Reducing the number of collisions is a priority for accident lawyers in Philadelphia. No one, attorneys included, wants to see innocent people injured or even killed because another driver simply didn’t use a turn signal. In attempt to correct the behavior, Pennsylvania joined other neighboring states in enacting distracted driving laws aimed at reducing the actions that might cause drivers to forget basic rules of the road. Pennsylvania’s ban on texting while driving went into effect in March 2012. The fine for each violation of the rule is $50.  

Michael Glenn Altman was run over and killed by a Route 57 county bus in a Milwaukee County pedestrian-bus accident just north of the intersection of N. Water Street and E. Michigan Street. The bus accident took place on Wednesday, October 12th, in the evening hours. According to police, Altman was alive when the bus struck him however died due to multiple blunt force injuries, including multiple traumatic injuries, fractures to his ribs, sternum, pelvis, and legs.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our Michigan bus accident lawyers advise victims of their legal rights. Victims of bus-pedestrian accidents do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a Michigan bus accident, you may have claims for your personal injuries and can file Michigan no-fault insurance claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and other benefits.  Families of people who are killed in bus accidents can often file a Michigan Wrongful Death Claim. At the very least, they should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Our Michigan injury accident lawyer is reporting a story in the news today about a Detroit furniture store, William C. Franks, that exploded this morning due to a natural gas leak. Owner Paul Frank, who suffers serious injuries, along with two other people were trapped in the rubble after the explosion.  According to police, an individual drivng by the store when the gas explosion took place and a pedestrian nearby also suffer injuries. Reports show that the utility, Consumers Energy, had been called to the store a few hours before the explosion because of report of a leak. The gas line was shut off and gas service has been shut off to the area.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope all injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Michigan personal injury attorneys advise victims of their legal rights. The injured victims may be able to make a personal injury claim against the utility company, in this particular case, Consumers Energy, as well as the owner of the store, if the gas leak was due in some part to the owner’s negligence.  At the very least, the injured victims should contact the best possible attorney to look into these possibilities. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 if you would like to discuss your personal injury case with an experienced Michigan accident attorney.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a fatal story in the paper today about a Hazel Park hit and run accident. The accident took place on Sunday, September 12th, in the early a.m. hours.  According to police, Samuwell Landrum was struck by a hit and run vehicle and killed on I-75 when he attempting to provide first aid to help friend, Kyle Davis, who fell out of the party bus they were on. The man who fell out of the party bus suffers injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolensces go out to the family of the deceased and hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Michigan personal injury attorneys advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan pedestrian accident, the family members of the deceased victim may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if found and police determine was negligent.  At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.

The injured individual may be able to submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy

Our Detroit burn injury lawyersrecently settled a lawsuit for our client who suffered second degree burns to the inside of her ankle. The burns resulted in scarring.  The burns were due to extremely hot steam released through a manhole in Downtown Detroit near Greektown. The lawsuit was settled by Thoman Economy and settled for $20,ooo.

Victims of burn injuries do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffer burn injuries and scarring due to unreasonably hot steam released through a manhole, you should contact one of our burn injury lawyers immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.