Traffic Accident Attorney

In the U.S., one person will be killed in a car accident every 13 seconds. While this translates to 115 Americans dying daily due to car crashes, in Pennsylvania, nearly 1,400 individuals were killed in auto accidents. Of the over 130,600 car accidents that occurred in the state of Pennsylvania in 2008, most nearly 60 percent of the motor vehicle accidents involved passenger cars, and over 42 percent involve large trucks, sports utility vehicles and vans. About 36 percent of all fatal traffic accidents in Pennsylvania are alcohol related.

If you’ve suffered a traumatic injury in a Pennsylvania traffic accident, contact the experienced injury lawyers at the Foley Law Firm for help. We recognize that personal injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident can be traumatic and change our client’s lives forever. Our practice is dedicated to helping injured persons and their families recover damages for severe injuries such as:

• Brain injuries
• Head and neck injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Crushing injuries
• Broken bones/fractures
• Paralysis
• Wrongful death

Our firm holds the record of winning the highest auto injury settlement ($10.78 million) in Monroe County.

Common Causes of Traffic Accidents

There are a number of different scenarios that may result in a traffic collision. Some of the most common include:

• Drugs or alcohol
• Another driver’s recklessness/negligence
• Another driver’s exhaustion
• Dangerous weather conditions including fog, heavy rain or snow
• Dangerous conditions in the road such as potholes or other obstructions
• Personal distractions such as talking on a cell phone or playing with the stereo

No matter what causes a traffic accident, the chance of serious injury remain the same. Even if you are unsure of cause, or if you were partially to blame, you may still be eligible to seek and recover compensation for your losses, including medical bills, physical disabilities and suffering. To discuss your individual circumstances, contact a traffic accident attorney at the Foley Law Firm today.