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What To Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

After a hit-and-run accident, take action

The nation’s best personal injury lawyers explain what to do after a hit-and-run automobile crash

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), there are 682,000 hit-and-run accidents in the United States every year. The moments after a serious accident are the most frightening. The crash scene may be chaotic and you may feel confused, stressed, and seriously in pain. Additionally, these feelings will likely be amplified if you are the victim of a hit-and-run accident. However, taking a moment to learn how to proceed when the driver who hit you flees the scene of the collision can make a world of difference. Accordingly, our award-winning car and truck crash lawyers  explain what to do and what not to do after a hit-and-run accident.

If you’d like to discuss the details of your accident, schedule a free consultation with a leading personal injury lawyer from Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today. […]

Avoiding Fall Accidents on Pennsylvania Roads

Don’t become another Pennsylvania crash victim statistic

Avoid fall accidents and collisions with these tips from the nation’s leading car crash lawyers

There is no time quite like autumn in Pennsylvania. The leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. The weather cools. And the smell of wood fireplaces fills the air. However, many Pennsylvanians do not realize that the fall months are among the most dangerous for drivers. In fact, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation‘s (PennDOT) annual Crash Facts & Statistics report, there are more crashes in the fall than any other season. Protect yourself and your family from fall accidents by following these tips from our expert car crash lawyers.

Slow down and be extra careful on leaf-covered roads

As Pennsylvania trees become bare, their leaves fall to the ground and cover the roads and highways. […]

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Observe Pedestrian Safety Month with Safety Reminders

This October, join Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys in celebrating the first annual Pedestrian Safety Month. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a division of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), created Pedestrian Safety Month to increase “awareness about pedestrian safety.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pedestrians face exceptional danger. In fact, the CDC reports that hospital emergency departments treat 137,000 injured pedestrians each year. Additionally, every 88 minutes, an American pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident.

In light of these dangers, the NHTSA’s goal is to remind drivers and walkers that staying safe is a shared responsibility.

At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we understand the dangers that pedestrians face. […]

Fatal tractor trailer crash on I-81 in Lackawanna County

A Dickson City man and a Philadelphia woman were killed in a crash with a tractor trailer on I-81 in Moosic, PA at around 11:20 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that fire departments from Moosic, Avoca and Taylor responded to the crash scene, along with multiple EMS units. The highway was shut down for hours overnight before reopening around 7AM on Thursday morning. Initial reports say that the tractor-trailer struck the victims’ vehicle while attempting to change lanes; both vehicles then went over an embankment and the car was crushed under the truck. The truck driver was not seriously injured.

Additional investigation will determine the exact cause of the crash. The days following a tractor-trailer crash will be critical in collecting and preserving evidence in order to determine if negligence contributed to this tragedy. Most tractor-trailers are equipped with black box data recorders containing all kinds of information about the truck and driver in the moments leading up to the crash. […]

Mobile apps for truckers

Technology and the modern truck driver

When Apple first introduced the iPhone in 2007, we could not have predicted how significantly smartphones would change our world. Of course as the technology has improved over the years, so has the number and quality of mobile applications (“apps”) on both iOS (AppStore) and Android (Google Play) operations systems. But did you know there exists a large subculture of apps for truckers? Below, we’ll outline some of the popular apps designed specifically for truckers.

Note: Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys does not encourage truck drivers to use their smartphones while they are driving – there is no room for error on the road and distractions already abound. It is a way to endanger your life and the lives of others.  If you do use one or more of the apps described here, please be sure to access them before you hit the road or at a rest stop – […]