June 29, 2021

Over the past couple of months, our firm has reported various traffic statistics including the increase in wrong-way accidents, teen driving distractions, and traffic fatalities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we are here to report on another set of traffic statistics, this time highlighting the racial disparity in motor vehicle fatalities across the U.S. Read more: U.S. and PA Traffic…

June 21, 2021

According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic deaths nationwide saw an increase during 2020. Pennsylvania also saw traffic fatalities in the state increase in 2020. Increased Rates of Traffic Fatalities Nationwide The NHTSA reported that traffic fatalities rose 7 percent in 2020, the largest such increase in 13 years. An estimated total of 38,680…

June 11, 2021

The period stretching from Memorial Day to Labor Day is often the deadliest and most dangerous period of the year for teen drivers. The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer The Memorial Day-Labor Day stretch of time is often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for drivers. Both the total number of car accidents as well as fatalities…

May 25, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend is commonly an opportunity to hold parties, events, barbecues, and picnics. Alcohol is often served and consumed at many of these get-togethers. However, when someone chooses to consume alcohol and then get behind the wheel, they put themselves and others on the road at risk for an accident.  If you are hit by a drunk driver over…

May 20, 2021

Goodrich and Geist is a personal injury law firm in Pittsburgh, PA. They represent clients who have been injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. Call today to start your personal injury claim. Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest times to be out on the road due to millions of Americans traveling to parties, to the…

April 30, 2021

Drowsy driving represents one of the most serious risks of a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were 2,509 crashes attributed to driver drowsiness or fatigue in 2019, in addition to 12 crashes that resulted in fatalities.  However, PennDOT notes that the true number of drowsy driving motor vehicle accidents is likely much…

April 21, 2021

In the early weeks of the pandemic, drivers from around the country traded their morning commutes in for computer desks not far from the comfort of their bedroom. While one would assume that the rate of traffic fatalities would go down with fewer drivers on the road, the opposite was true. Last year, our firm reported an increase in national…

April 10, 2021

Determining liability for injuries and losses from a rental car accident can be a complex matter, especially since rental cars can have various forms of insurance coverage. In addition, fault for the accident can also affect liability for injuries and expenses. After being injured in a rental car accident, understanding your legal rights and options can require reviewing complex fine…

March 30, 2021

Last year, we reported on the uptick in motor vehicle fatalities across the country, despite less miles being driven due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, we’re reporting on another uptick, this time about the sharp increase in motor vehicle deaths stemming from wrong-way accidents.  Read more: Empty Roads During the Pandemic Lead to Higher Rate of Traffic Fatalities What Caused…

February 24, 2021

While Tiger Woods is often in the news due to his tremendous golf career, he’s unfortunately making headlines for a much more somber reason this week. On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, fire crews had to use a Halligan bar and axe to get Woods out of a single-car wreckage that severely fractured his right leg, requiring immediate surgery.  Continue reading…