Contemplating a new car? IIHS names 71 safest

Amid a series of safety issues and recalls this year, there is good news for drivers: more vehicles meet stricter safety standards in 2015.

It’s been a rough year for the auto-safety world, with recalls from GM followed by recalls from airbag manufacturer Takata affecting vehicles from seven major automakers. Last week, Takata’s president, Stephan Stocker, stepped down from his position.  He will remain with the company as a board member; Chairman Shigehisa Takada will take his place. Both Takada and Stocker, as well as other Takata executives, will reportedly take 50% pay cuts in the coming months.

While Takata has refused to expand the recall on its airbags nationwide, automakers including Honda, Chrysler, Ford, Mazda, and BMW have issued a nationwide recall on their vehicles containing Takata airbags.

But, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety offers drivers hope as they announced last week that their list of vehicles earning the  two top safety ratings (Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+) is nearly twice as long as last year’s – and that’s with tougher criteria. […]

Unlicensed 15-yr-old kills three in crash; father who gave her the keys charged with manslaughter

A 53-year-old man from Scarsdale, New York, was charged last week  for a crash that killed three fifteen-year-old boys on August 30, 2014. Michael Ware’s unlicensed fifteen-year-old daughter was driving at the time of the accident.   Ware reportedly had given his daughter the keys to his car even though she did not have so much as a learner’s permit. This was not the first time he had done so, according to local investigators. The morning of the accident,  Ware and his daughter were visiting their Poconos vacation home in Paupack Township for Labor Day weekend. Ware’s daughter got behind the wheel of her father’s SUV and picked up some friends on her way to a nearby restaurant. There were a total of six teenagers in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The girl lost control of the SUV and it flipped over, […]

Who is most likely to be in a fatal car crash?

Are you among the nation’s most or least likely to be in a deadly car wreck? According to the Georgia Injury Law Blog and Health Day, young males in newer large vehicles are most likely to survive a head-on collision, according to a new study by Indiana University’s School of Public Health. This may sound surprising, as young people are more likely to be involved in these types of crashes than other age groups, and men are involved in more fatal crashes per year than women.  Men tend to drive more miles per year than women, on average, and are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. But, of the 1,100 serious accidents studied by Indiana University, young men driving larger vehicles had a better chance of surviving.  Drivers in cars were found to be 9 times more likely to die in a crash than drivers in SUV’s, […]

Surprising Car Accident Facts from the Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneysyers

Car accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States today. The facts below might surprise you. For instance, you may already be aware that drunk, drowsy, and distracted driving are three of the major causes of fatal car crashes in the United States. But, did you know our home state of Pennsylvania is #5  in the country when it comes to the annual cost (medical and lost wages) of auto accidents?

For  more information on car accident statistics, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.  If you have been injured in a car accident, call the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys at 855-866-5529 for a free consultation.

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Snow storm threatens Thanksgiving travelers: 5 tips to stay safe

Holidays are hectic. Whether you’re planning on cooking or traveling, we know you already have a lot on your plate! So, below are some quick tips to staying safe this Thanksgiving.

This year, about 46 million Americans are expected to be on the road on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as reported by NBC News. Unfortunately, a snowstorm is predicted for the same day. The snow is expected to accumulate between 1-5 inches in Pennsylvania and New York, and up to 10 inches in parts of Massachusetts.
WNEP reports that the storm is cause for concern for many college students in our area trying to get home for the upcoming holiday, and for travelers all over the country planning to visit loved ones.
Check this out: The Washington Post has composed a regionally-focused outline of when and where the snow will affect people on the road. […]