When a driver decides to use their phone while the car is in motion, they’re clearly distracted. They might be reading a text message or browsing social media. Some drivers get distracted while reading a GPS or choosing a song to stream over the car stereo. It’s...
Personal Injury
When should a driver increase their following distance?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 30, 2024 | Personal Injury
Drivers should maintain a minimum following distance to have enough space and time to react if something happens unexpectedly. The minimum recommended distance in Pennsylvania is four seconds. This means if the driver ahead passes a stationary object, such as a road...
Vehicle accessories can cause accidents
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 30, 2024 | Personal Injury
Modern vehicles are fitted with all kinds of accessories. These accessories are usually designed to improve comfort and performance. In some cases, they are for aesthetic purposes only. While accessories can add benefits, sometimes, they can decrease safety. The...
What is necessary to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 14, 2024 | Personal Injury
People seek out professional medical care when they are injured or ill. They rely on professionals to diagnose them, recommend the right course of treatment and properly administer that treatment. Most healthcare professionals are diligent about the work that they do....
What is a safe highway following distance?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
You know that your following distance is important when driving on the highway. A larger distance gives you a greater reaction time, allowing you to react appropriately to unexpected hazards ahead of you. This reduces the odds that you will be involved in a car...
The 4 crucial elements of medical malpractice claims
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 19, 2024 | Personal Injury
Doctors and medical staff are expected to act to a certain standard within the profession. Conduct that falls below this expected standard can constitute medical malpractice. Common examples of medical malpractice include negligently misdiagnosing a condition, abusing...
Long-term effects of spinal cord injuries after a car accident
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 19, 2024 | Personal Injury
Driving is a therapeutic activity for many, offering independence, mobility and a sense of freedom. However, car accidents happen unexpectedly and can result in serious injuries, including spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries from a car accident can vary in...
In a rear-end crash, is the rear driver always at fault?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 1, 2024 | Personal Injury
You may have heard people say that the rear driver is always at fault in a rear-end car accident. They are the one who ran into the car ahead of them, so they are liable for the damages in that crash. This is generally true, but the key thing to remember is that...
Types of catastrophic limb injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 12, 2024 | Personal Injury
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of accident-related fatalities in Pennsylvania, with a reported 1,190 car accidents resulting in fatalities in the state during 2022 alone. A much higher number of accidents results in injury. Some of these injuries prove to...
Spring driving challenges in Philadelphia
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 12, 2024 | Personal Injury
While it’s not always known as the riskiest weather to drive in, that doesn’t mean that spring weather is completely safe. Knowing the weather-related hazards that pop up this time of year can help you travel more efficiently. Rain: Precipitation tends to move from...
How to be more cautious of digital age driving distractions
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 12, 2024 | Personal Injury
Not everyone has the latest car or cell phone. But there is still plenty of modern-day technology that can lead to a costly or deadly crash. Relying on new-age advances can lead to disaster or even death, here's how: Phone use: It can be challenging to imagine life...
SUVs pose greater risk of collisions due to larger blind spots
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 29, 2024 | Personal Injury
Sport Utility Vehicles, or SUVs, are frequently seen as symbols of comfort and safety due to their spacious interiors and commanding road presence. However, their larger size also introduces significant blind spots. These areas, hidden from the driver's view, can...
Falling trees can lead to severe injuries or fatality
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 13, 2024 | Injuries, Personal Injury
Trees line the streets of West Chester, providing a picturesque setting, cool shade and environmental benefits. Yet, they pose a hidden danger. These towering natural beauties can come crashing down, snap in half or drop limbs without warning. Falling tree accidents...
How can parents prevent the dangers of “infant sleep machines”?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 11, 2023 | Personal Injury
Putting the baby to sleep tends to be a parent’s nightmare. Worse, an uncomfortable infant can wail for prolonged hours. Understandably, parents often turn to alternative measures for more rest and less tears. An infant sleep machine (ISM), also known as white noise,...
How does a personal injury attorney get paid?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 2, 2023 | Personal Injury
Suffering any kind of personal injury due to another party’s negligence, recklessness or intentional actions can be deeply traumatizing – and dealing with the other party’s insurance company as you try to get fair compensation doesn’t make anything easier. You know...