Number of Car Accidents and Resulting Deaths Increase During Holiday Season in Pennsylvania – Many Victims Not Properly Insured and Prepared For the Consequences
According to the Pennsylvania State Police there were over 1,000 car crashes, 17 fatalities, and 348 injuries during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Wednesday to Sunday. 79 of the crashes were alcohol related. Additionally there were 41 DUI arrests, 783 citations for speeding, 7 child seat citations, 113 seat belt citations, and 670 other traffic related citations. The results indicate a significant increase in fatalities from last year to this year. Last year only 3 people were killed versus 17 killed this year and there was a 14% increase in injuries.
As a Philadelphia and Pennsylvania car accident lawyer, I am somewhat concerned due to the fact that when we are contacted by individuals who have sustained injuries in these accidents, the insurance policies were “iron age” minimal. We were recently retained by the family of an individual who sustained a coma as a result of a violent traffic accident caused by a young woman speaking on a cell phone. Unfortunately there were minimal policies on both sides and the medical bills and compensatory damages far exceed any availability of insurance coverage. Now more than ever, it is important to carry adequate insurance to protect you and your family from a catastrophic incident such as a car accident.
The Philadelphia car accident law firm of Reiff & Bily always offers a free, no obligation consultation for an insurance policy checkup or a free case evaluation if you or a loved one has been in a car accident. Please contact us online at www.reiffandbily.com or toll free at 1-800-421-9595.
