PA Teen Drivers Encouraged to Participate in Global Traffic Campaign Focusing on a Safe Summer

Just Friday we presented information from a study that shows that teenage drivers are in denial that they will be the cause of a distracted driving accident. That may not be the case for all teens, however, and the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) is hoping to rally teen safety advocates to help spread the word to other teens to drive safely. 

NOYS announced Tuesday the start of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month.  With a focus on a safe summer, the campaign is “targeting young drivers to commit to the safest summer ever to put an end to motor vehicle crashes.” 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers aged 15- to 20-years old are especially vulnerable to death and injury on U.S. roadways. In fact, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America with approximately 5,000 teenagers killed every year.  The NHTSA also notes that, mile-for-mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers.

“Summer is the deadliest time of year on the roads for teens,” said Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of NOYS, pointing to NHTSA data that an average of 422 teens die in traffic crashes during each of the summer months as compared to a monthly average of 363 teen deaths during the non-summer months. 

The events for the month kicked-off with a rally in Washington, D.C., with activities to encourage teens to sign pledges and participate in distracted driving and impaired driving prevention activities. Teen drivers were asked to take a pledge signing links to represent a student’s commitment to promote safe driving. The links were to be constructed into a chain to be displayed at a school or community center. 

Speakers included U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, National Transportation Safety Board member Robert Sumwalt and Peter Kissinger, CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. 

“National Youth Traffic Safety Month is an important reminder of the obligation we all share to help keep our youngest drivers safe behind the wheel,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “I’m tremendously grateful to the young leaders across the country who are stepping up to raise awareness about traffic safety in their communities.” 

Various competitions among schools have been conducted throughout the year and will continue through the duration of the campaign. Act Out Loud is one competition encouraging youth to raise their voices in their school and communities for stronger teen driving safety laws.  Act Out Loud is sponsored by NOYS and The Allstate Foundation, and offers a grand prize of $10,000.  See NOYS for a full list of events. 

Some of the PA schools participating include Central Mountain HS in Mill Hall, PA; Central Tech, Erie, PA; Fayette cCounty Career and Technical Institute, Uniontown, PA; James M Coughlin HS, Wilkes-Barre, PA; and Deer Lakes HS, Creighton, PA. 

In Pennsylvania in 2010, there were 121,312 total automobile accidents.  Of those, 27,351 involved drivers under the age of 21.  

Our PA car accident attorneys encourage all teens to be actively involved in all educational campaigns aimed to educate about safe driving behaviors.  Following the activities of NOYS throughout the month may just help you prevent an accident this summer. 

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The Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., firm has years of experience in dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. We are familiar with all of the techniques that the insurance companies may use to influence you to settle quickly and for less compensation. Insurance companies have a team of investigators, adjustors, agents and legal help to protect them. As the accident victim, you need your own team of legal experts to protect you.

At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience.

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Young Drivers In Denial That Distracted Driving Affects Them

Just last week we reported on a study from the University of Leeds that found drivers with just one hand on the wheel that are engaged in a “secondary task” are at increased risk of an accident.  Now, researchers at Bridgestone Americas report that while teenage drivers realize distracted driving is dangerous, they don’t see everything that takes one hand off the wheel as a distraction. 

The survey, that underscores the findings by those at the University of Leeds, found that even though many teenagers and young adults claim they understand distracted driving, they are in denial that it affects them. In fact, one-third of those surveyed admit to reading text messages while driving, and nearly 25% surveyed do not believe that talking on the phone while driving is dangerous. 

The company surveyed 2000 drivers aged 15- to 21-years-old.  Among the findings, the researchers found that the young drivers measure their level of safety as a driver by the fact that they haven’t been in an accident or ticketed.  

In an effort to raise awareness among teens of the hazards of distracted driving, Bridgestone has initiated the “Teens Drive Smart” scholarship contest.  The contest has students, age 16-21, create a short automotive safety-themed video to be used as a public service announcement that encourages their peers to make better decisions behind the wheel.  Winners will receive college scholarships:  first place receives $25,000; second place receives $15,000 and third place receives $10,000. 

“We need to help the public understand exactly how dangerous it is to drive while talking on the phone or texting,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in his Fast Lane blog. “We did it for drunk driving. We did it for seat belt use. And, with help from safety partners like Bridgestone and Teens Drive Smart, we will do it for distraction.” 

Our Scranton car accident attorneys have seen the tragedy distracted driving accidents can cause.  And the statistics are clear: 15 people die, and 1,200 more are injured, nationwide every day due to an accident caused by a distracted driver, according to government data.  We encourage all Pennsylvania drivers to stay focused while driving.

Contact Our PA Car Accident Lawyers Today

The Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., firm has years of experience in dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. We are familiar with all of the techniques that the insurance companies may use to influence you to settle quickly and for less compensation. Insurance companies have a team of investigators, adjustors, agents and legal help to protect them. As the accident victim, you need your own team of legal experts to protect you.

At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience.

For a free consultation regarding your legal concerns, contact us online today or call us toll free at 877-568-6024.

Pennsylvania Drivers Urged to Keep Both Hands on the Wheel for Improved Safety

Studies on distracted driving seem to be dominating the news.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 15 people die, and 1,200 more are injured, nationwide every day due to an accident caused by a distracted driver.  While cellphone use is the primary focus of distracted driving campaigns, a new study found that when a driver has just one hand on the steering wheel the risk of an accident increases. 

In a study conducted using a driving simulator in Great Britain, researchers at the University of Leeds found that people who eat while driving have a reaction time that is 44 percent slower than those who have both hands on the wheel.  The report, “Two Hands are Better Than One,” also found that drivers who sip coffee while behind the wheel are 22 percent slower in their reaction speed and were 18 per cent more likely be unable to maintain a steady central lane position.

“Results from these driving simulator tests give great cause for concern and indicate how dangerous it is for motorists to engage in activities that involve driving with just one hand on the wheel,” said Mike Pickard, Head of Risk and Underwriting at Esure car insurance, sponsors of the study. 

The researchers found that when drivers had just one hand on the wheel but were not engaged in a secondary task, they were able to maintain the same level of performance as when driving with both hands.  The findings indicate that the poor performance was due to the additional visual demand experienced with drinking and eating such as unwrapping the food or tipping the bottle up in order to drink from it.

Texting while driving is illegal in Pennsylvania now.  It is doubtful that activities such as eating, drinking or applying makeup while driving will be outlawed, but it is critical that motorists be aware that anytime they look away from the road they introduce the possibility of crashing. 

Our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys urge all drivers to keep both hands on the wheel while driving and stay focused.  Taking a few extra minutes to grab a bite to eat before getting behind the wheel may keep you from being involved in an accident.  

About Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., is a Pennsylvania accident and injury law firm that represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including those injured in accidents that involve speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, aggressive driving and careless driving in hazardous weather conditions. The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm’s additional practice areas include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemicals, workplace injuries, nursing home litigation and other serious accidents.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton and Hamlin. To contact the law firm, call (800) 318-LAW1 or use the firm’s online contact form.

Pennsylvania Motorists Asked to Share the Road With Motorcyclists During Motorcycle Awareness Month in May and Throughout the Year

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Each year, the NHTSA runs campaigns to help raise the public’s awareness about dangers on the highways, such as drunk driving and distracted driving. This month it announces its latest campaign – Motorcycle Awareness Month. 

Citing the fact that motorcyclist fatalities increased nationwide in 2010 to 4,502, accounting for 14 percent of total traffic fatalities for the year, and that the increase is part of a 13-year trend, the NHTSA has launched the campaign with a goal to change the driving habits of motorists and motorcyclists alike to help decrease the numbers of motorcyclists killed and injured in crashes.  The safety campaign is aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to “share the road” with each other.

Pennsylvania has nearly 900,000 registered motorcyclists, and according to Just Drive PA, that number continues to rise.  In 2010, there were 4,018 crashes and 223 motorcycle fatalities in the state.   Over half of the motorcycle deaths involved alcohol. 

Although Pennsylvania law does not require motorcycle riders over the age of 21 who have been cycling for more than two years to wear a helmet, the NHTSA estimates that helmet usage is 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists and 41% for the passengers.   As of 2009, the NHTSA estimates that 67% of motorcyclists wear safety helmets.  

Pennsylvania also runs a motorcycle awareness campaign, “Live Free. Ride Alive.”  The campaign notes that while many motorcyclists ride for the freedom it gives them, educating riders about the rules of the road and safety tips is critical for allowing them to stay alive when riding Pennsylvania highways. 

The campaign’s website contains important safety messages relating to getting properly licensed, reducing aggressive driving behaviors, avoiding drinking and riding and encouraging the use of wearing all protective riding gear. The PA campaign also asks riders to take it easy on the roads and in the bars.  A pledge is available for riders to sign to commit to being one less statistic by driving sober. 

Motorcyclists should do their part to stay safe on Pennsylvania highways.  In addition to wearing a helmet, motorcyclists should obey all traffic rules, be alert to other drivers and never ride while impaired or distracted. 

Motorists are urged by Just Drive PA to follow these safety tips when sharing the road with motorcycles:

• Look out for motorcyclists – be aware that motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see. Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and at intersections. Large vehicles can also block a motorcycle from a motorist’s view and a motorcycle can suddenly appear out of nowhere.
• Allow more following distance – leave at least four seconds when following a motorcycle.
• Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.
• Respect a motorcycle as a full-size vehicle with the same rights and privileges as any vehicle on the roadway. Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width as the motorcyclist needs the room to maneuver safely in all types of road conditions.

Our Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorneys strongly encourage motorcyclists to wear a helmet when traveling Pennsylvania highways.  In addition, we ask all motorists to become familiar with the material offered by the NHTSA and Just Drive PA for safely sharing the road with motorcyclists.  Motorcyclists have the same rights to the highway as all other motorists – please do your part to keep them safe. 

About Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., is a Pennsylvania accident and injury law firm that represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including those injured in accidents that involve speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, aggressive driving and careless driving in hazardous weather conditions. The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm’s additional practice areas include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemicals, workplace injuries, nursing home litigation and other serious accidents.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton and Hamlin. To contact the law firm, call (800) 318-LAW1 or use the firm’s online contact form.

Pennsylvania’s Bike Safety Law In Effect

March saw the enactment of Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law.  Continuing the effort to improve safety for all Pennsylvania residents riding the state’s highways, Governor Tom Corbett enacted another safety law in April – the bike safety law.  Noting that biking is great exercise and an efficient mode of transportation, state Rep. Ron Miller, R-York sponsored the law that went into effect April 2.  

“We need to do all that we can to promote the activity and protect bike enthusiasts through legislation that makes it safer for them to enjoy their sport,” said Miller in an article in the Morning Call. 

The bike safety law requires motorists to leave a 4-foot “cushion of safety” when passing a bicyclist.  The motorist can cross the center line when passing the cyclist as long as it is safe. In addition, the new law calls for bicyclists “to use all reasonable efforts to avoid impeding the normal flow of traffic.”  The law notes that when there is only one travel lane, bicyclists may use any portion of the lane to avoid hazards on the roadway, including maintaining a safe distance from stopped and parked cars. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2009, the most current year of statistics, 630 bicyclists were killed and another 51,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the United States. In Pennsylvania in 2009, 15 cyclists died in a crash with an automobile. Bicyclist deaths accounted for 2 percent of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities, and made up 2 percent of all the people injured in traffic crashes during the year. 

“Adopting the ‘safe passing’ amendment to the state’s traffic laws is certain to reduce injuries and save lives among Pennsylvania cyclists,” said Caroline Munley of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. 

While the law focuses on ensuring motorists give bicyclists sufficient room to maneuver, and will fine motorists for non-compliance, the law also calls for cyclists to follow all appropriate traffic laws and to give motorists ample room when they pass. 

A cyclist injured in a crash with a motor vehicle may have the right to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering and other related damages. Contacting an experienced bicycle-car accident attorney immediately is critical to ensuring you get the compensation you deserve. 

About Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., is a Pennsylvania accident and injury law firm that represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including those injured in accidents that involve speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, aggressive driving and careless driving in hazardous weather conditions. The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm’s additional practice areas include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemicals, workplace injuries, nursing home litigation and other serious accidents.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton and Hamlin. To contact the law firm, call (800) 318-LAW1 or use the firm’s online contact form.

PennDOT Launches “Just Drive PA” Safety Campaign

At the start of this month we presented our readers with information about National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Designated as such by the U.S. Department of Transportation, all drivers are asked to eliminate any distractions while driving, especially cell phones, and to stay focused. 

Now, as part of the National Distracted Driving Awareness campaign, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a statewide initiative aimed at improving safety on Pennsylvania roadways. “Just Drive PA” is aimed at encouraging “motorists to ‘Just Drive’ and concentrate only on the task at hand.” 

Citing estimates that 58 people lost their lives in the nearly 14,200 Pennsylvania automobile accidents attributed to a distracted driver in 2011, PennDOT launched the new initiative.  The campaign is designed to educate the public about the state’s new anti-texting law and about the results of distracted driving, as well as to bring attention to motorcycle safety, child-passenger safety and the hazards of impaired driving. 

“The ‘Just Drive’ slogan reinforces that distractions, driving impaired and other unsafe driving behaviors have no place on our roadways,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “It reinforces the need to drive properly, wear seat belts, look out for other travelers and always avoid distractions.” 

Our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys applaud the state for launching this safety campaign.  We ask that all drivers take the time to review the information offered on the Just Drive PA website.  We also ask that everyone please drive safely and defensively. 

About Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., is a Pennsylvania accident and injury law firm that represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including those injured in accidents that involve speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, aggressive driving and careless driving in hazardous weather conditions. The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm’s additional practice areas include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemicals, workplace injuries, nursing home litigation and other serious accidents.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton and Hamlin. To contact the law firm, call (800) 318-LAW1 or use the firm’s online contact form.

Pennsylvania Safe Driving Tips

As part of the State’s public safety education campaign, the Pennsylvania State Police “strive to ensure you are provided with information and services that will help you Be Smart, Be Aware and Be Safe at home, at work and in your communities.” 

To be safe on the highway, the state police offer the following safe driving reminders: 

• Steer Clear Law. The ‘Steer Clear’ law requires drivers to move over or slow down when they encounter an emergency scene, traffic stop or disabled vehicle. This law will help prevent injuries to rescue personnel and disabled motorists.  Drivers are asked to follow the law and use common sense.
• Clearing off your vehicle.  Although the winter weather is behind us, this reminder is pertinent year round and reminds drivers to clear their vehicle of any hazards.  This includes snow and ice in the winter, defogging the windshield and removing any debris that may fall from trees including leaves and twigs throughout the year. It is important to only drive with an unobstructed view, and to prevent objects from flying off your car onto another.
• Your Headlights. When your windshield wipers are on, so should your lights. This law allows other drivers to see you during rainy conditions.
• School Bus safety indicators. Yellow flashing lights on the bus indicate the bus is getting ready to stop and load or unload.  You need to slow down and get ready to stop. Red flashing lights and a stop signal arm indicate that the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off.  You must stop your vehicle at least 10 feet before reaching the school bus, and you must remain stopped until the flashing red signal lights are no longer activated. 

In addition to the above, it is important to remember that Pennsylvania just recently enacted an anti-texting law to help prevent distracted driving accidents.  Also, always buckle up and never drink and drive. 

Our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys join with the State Police in encouraging all drivers to follow the law and to use common sense when driving our highways. 

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If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a vehicle accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 1-800-318-LAW1 for a free assessment of your case or use our Free Online Accident Case Evaluation.

State Police Release Pennsylvania Automobile Accident Report From Easter Weekend

Pennsylvania State Police report there were 470 Pennsylvania automobile accidents during the long Easter weekend from Friday, April 6, through Sunday, April 8.  Three people died and 196 were injured in the accidents. 

Commissioner Frank Noonan reported the statistics Monday afternoon.  He further reported that one of the persons that died in a car accident was not wearing a seat belt. In addition, 56 of the 470 crashes were alcohol-related with two of the fatalities being alcohol related. 

The police were also out trying to limit accidents through enforcement events.  According to the troop breakdown report, troopers charged 292 people with DUI, issued 4,723 speeding tickets, gave 529 seatbelt warnings and issued another 5,906 citations during the weekend. 

In comparison to the 2011 Easter period, two people died and 196 were injured in 527 crashes investigated. 

Our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys encourage all drivers to practice good defensive driving behaviors when taking to our highways.  We also ask that you buckle up and not drink and drive. 

About Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., is a Pennsylvania accident and injury law firm that represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including those injured in accidents that involve speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, aggressive driving and careless driving in hazardous weather conditions. The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm’s additional practice areas include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemicals, workplace injuries, nursing home litigation and other serious accidents.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton and Hamlin. To contact the law firm, call (800) 318-LAW1 or use the firm’s online contact form.

PA School Bus Driver Charged With DUI

When parents put their children on a school bus they assume the children will arrive safely at the school.  They also assume the driver is experienced and responsible.  Unfortunately, for children and their parents in Washington, PA, recently that wasn’t the case.  Their school bus driver was charged with DUI after transporting 3 loads of children while legally drunk.

According to the Observer-Reporter.com, after the school bus driver had made three rounds of bringing students to school, he was preparing to take another group on a field trip.  A teacher noticed that the man appeared to be under the influence and notified the proper authorities.  Police found the driver had a blood alcohol content of .081 – four times the legal limit.  The Huffington Post reports the driver was fired. 

Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident.  However, there have been far too many school bus accidents across the United States this year.  

Late last month one student died and five others were critically injured when the school bus in which they were riding and a tractor-trailer collided near Port St. Lucie, Florida.  In mid-February, an 11-year-old died and 17 children were injured, after a dump truck and school bus collided in Chesterfield, NJ.

According to an AP article other recent school bus accidents included one in Indianapolis where a school bus driver and a five-year-old died, and two other students were critically injured when the school bus crashed into a railroad bridge, and a school bus near Quincy, Washington went off the road and rolled over leaving dozens of students injured.

1,386 people have died in school transportation-related crashes since 2000 — an average of 139 fatalities per year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nonetheless, the NHTSA reports school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles.  In addition, school bus drivers must be trained in student behavior management and security procedures, are screened for drug and alcohol use and are trained in rendering first-aid.

Getting our children safely to school is paramount.  Our Pennsylvania bus accident attorneys believe that practicing good, safe driving behaviors is critical for school bus drivers, and it is just as important for all Pennsylvania residents when driving near school zones and around school buses. We encourage all drivers to drive safely and carefully when on our PA highways. 

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If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a vehicle or bus accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 1-800-318-LAW1 for a free assessment of your case or use our free online accident case evaluation.

PA Drivers Asked to Observe National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Pennsylvania just enacted its anti-texting law in March.  Now, Pennsylvania drivers will get additional incentive to adhere to the law – April has been designated National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 

“The traffic safety community has a simple message for drivers: One Text or Call could Wreck it All,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood in his blog announcing National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), almost 25 percent of car crashes involve cell phone use.  In addition, approximately 1.3 million auto accidents each year can be attributed to cell phone usage while driving. The NSC also points out that distractions now join alcohol and speeding as leading factors in all automobile accidents. In a press release announcing the distracted driving campaign, the NSC asks all drivers to pledge: “I will not use my cell phone while driving in any way.” 

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that while cell phones are the primary cause of distracted driving, if a driver’s mind is deeply focused on any topic, he or she is more likely to stare ahead with tunnel vision and not scan the periphery.  

“Just because you have your eyes on the road doesn’t mean you have your mind on the road,” said study author Bryan Reimer in an interview with Wired.  

Conversations with passengers, taking a sip of a drink and reaching for a tissue are all forms of distraction.  Focusing solely on driving is the best way to ensure you will arrive safely at your destination.  

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month was established by the U.S. House of Representatives in March 2010. The resolution was drafted in memory of Erica Forney, a young girl who was killed by a distracted driver. 

Our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys urge all Pennsylvania drivers to make April the month you put down your cellphone and stay focused while driving. 

About Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., is a Pennsylvania accident and injury law firm that represents car accident victims and their families throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including those injured in accidents that involve speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, aggressive driving and careless driving in hazardous weather conditions. The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm’s additional practice areas include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemicals, workplace injuries, nursing home litigation and other serious accidents.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton and Hamlin. To contact the law firm, call (800) 318-LAW1 or use the firm’s online contact form.