Automobile Accidents

We all know that driving is dangerous. Our primary concern while driving is the safety of us, our families, and our friends. Daniel Monahan understands all the circumstances surrounding automobile, trucking, boating, or other transportation related accidents and injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured in an automobile, trucking, or boating accident, call Daniel Monahan today. A solo practitioner personal injury and automobile accident lawyer in Exton, Pennsylvania, he offers his dedicated attention to your automobile accident claim representing the good people of Pennsylvania in the Chester County and Greater Philadelphia area, including Great Valley, Birmingham, Caln, Charlestown, Coatesville, Downingtown, Honeybrook, Kennet Square, Malvern, Parkesburg, Phoenixville, Pocopson, Thornbury, Tredyffrin, Uwchlan, and West Chester. Daniel Monahan is ready, willing, and able to get you fair compensation for your injury, helping hurt Pennsylvanians one case at a time in their automobile, vehicle, motorcycle, trucking, boating, pedestrian, or plane accident claim.

What are your two biggest fears about automobiles? Accidents and insurance companies. To many people, these are the two largest, fear-provoking, thought-cringing subjects that involve driving automobiles. Almost all of us rely on our transportation to earn a living in some form or another. Whether we drive a truck for a living or drive our vehicle to and from work, our vehicles are an integral part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, the fact is most of us will get into an accident at some point in our life. If it is expected that we will get into an accident at some point, that means an integral part of our life will certainly be affected. However, what if you suffer a severe injury while driving because of the negligence of another?

Our family and friends’ safety, along with our own, is at the forefront of our concerns while driving. You can do every thing right, take all the necessary precautions, and still be involved in an automobile, trucking, or boating accident. When someone else’s careless, reckless, or negligent actions cause you to be involved in a vehicle accident, contact Daniel Monahan. Daniel Monahan has over thirty years of litigation experience and concentrates his practice in automobile and vehicle accident litigation. A member of the Academy of Advocacy, Daniel will analyze your case and sift through the facts to determine whether you deserve compensation for your injury. Together, we can bring your vehicle injury claim in front of a jury, look them in the eyes, and persuade them to award you fair compensation.

Automobile and trucking accidents come in all shapes and sizes. You may be on your way to work one day, everything seeming right in the world. Then . . . someone smashes you from behind! It may have been someone not paying attention or someone speeding on their way to work. Nonetheless, their negligent actions have resulted in your significant physical injury. Your life comes to a halt in mere seconds. Reality is broken for a moment until the pain you experience lets you know that what has happened is real. Daniel Monahan’s dedication to helping victims of automobile, trucking and boating accidents is also real. He is an attorney with real experience, helping the people of Pennsylvania with real problems.

In 2003, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 4,746,307 total highway crashes involving passenger cars. There was another 79, 081 involving motorcycles and 59,672 involving buses. Trucking accidents are also extremely common. For highway accidents involving light trucks there were 3,345, 165 accidents and another 436,082 involving large trucks. These statistics are very revealing.

What these numbers show you is that you are not alone. There are two types of traditional trucking accidents. Either you have been injured by a truck driver’s negligent actions or you are the truck driver and have been injured been injured through no fault of your own. Sharing the roads with large trucks seems to be a part of life. This doesn’t make it any less scary. We all drive on our greater Philadelphia highways and sooner or later, we are next to or behind a large truck. We’ll do anything we can to distance ourselves from these monstrous vehicles. It is a hard job driving these large trucks but commonly, large truck drivers make mistakes. Their mistakes can cause severe injury and death. If you or someone you know has been involved in a trucking accident in Chester County or the greater Philadelphia area and would like to speak to an experienced trial lawyer, contact Daniel Monahan. Being a solo practitioner, Daniel can devote his personal attention to you and your family to help you get through this difficult time. He understands the affect that an automobile, vehicle, or trucking accident can have on you, your family, your friends, and your finances. When you hire Daniel Monahan you get Daniel Monahan. No red tape. No bureaucracy. At Daniel’s office it is only him and his paralegal. You have access to their full resources. There will NOT be an “associate” working on your case. Daniel and his thirty years of experience are at your disposal because you are the boss.

The law allows compensation for individuals who have suffered injuries at the hands of another and Daniel would like to offer his expertise and experience to assist you in your automobile, vehicle, or trucking injury claim. Daniel Monahan is a personal injury and automobile accident lawyer that represents the injured people of Chester County and the surrounding areas in matters involving automobile, vehicle, trucking, boating, motorcycle, pedestrian, car, and train and plane accidents. His office is located in Exton, Pennsylvania, conveniently located in Chester County.

Blog for Automobile Accidents

• U.S. Federal Court in Pennsylvania Predicts State Supreme Court will permit uninsured motorists to collect damages directly from tortfeasor
• Auto Insurers Don't Have to Pay for Unlicensed Massage Therapists, Court Rules
• Recent Pennsylvania Case Finds Sign Uninsured Motorist Waiver need only be done Once
• In an auto accident case, Getting Compensation for Injuries is More about What you Do to Protect Yourself than what you can recover from the driver who caused the accident
• Two Drexel University Students Die in Upstate Car Crash
• Early Morning Crash in Chester County, kills two in SUV rollover
• Girard Bridge Crash Leaves One Dead in Philadelphia
• Elderly Bristol Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver
• Pennsylvania One of Many States that enforces Right Lane for Slower Traffic
• Myths About Traffic Tickets
• Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Hit and Run Driver
• Philly Multi-SUV Accident Sends Three to Hospital
• 2 Seriously Injured in Bucks County Head On Crash
• Pennsylvania Student Killed in Car Crash
• Beaver County Times Argues for Driver Safety
• Restaurant Worker Killed by Irate Customer
• Two Penn State Altoona students die in car collision
• Delaware County Motorcycle Accident Cases Settles in Philadelphia
• Deadly Accident Closes Roosevelt Blvd early November 24

Library for Automobile Accidents:

• Dr. G's Common Sense Tips on How Not To Die in an automobile Accident   
  Description: 15 Vital tips on safe driving from someone who should know. Dr. Jan Garavaglia, a Florida Medical examiner who has performed numerous autopsies has written a new book, "How Not To Die" which covers many topics but includes an invaluable chapter on automobile safety.
• State Rep Kate Harper Proposes Cell Phone Ban for Teenage Drivers   
  Description: A new Pennsylvania bill, if adopted into law, would impose new restrictions on cell phone use while driving on 16- and 17-year-old. Should the law pass, Pennsylvania would join 18 other states and the District of Columbia in placing cell phone limits on young drivers. The bill is being sponsored by Rep. Kate Harper.
• Punitive Damages Need to be Considered in many Truck Accident Cases: Here's Why   
  Description: Fatalities and serious injuries happen thousands of times across the country every year. Consideration of punitive damages in trucking accident cases need to be considered in every truck/automobile accident case.
• U. S. Federal Court Predicts that State Supreme Court will permit lawsuits by uninsured directly against negligent drivers   
  Description: In a significant victory for uninsured drivers who are victims of accidents through no fault of their own, a federal judge has predicted that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is poised to lift a court-imposed ban on their seeking awards of economic damages.
• Based on years of truck driving experience, a Pennsylvania trucker with a recent close call, offers safety hints to drivers   
  Description: Every year thousands of motorists are killed in truck accidents. That fact alone should be a reminder to drivers to stay out of the blind spot of 18-wheelers. But Pennsylvania truck driver Nathan Bennet knows all too well about the hazards involved with truck accidents. He was involved in a similar accident years ago.
• Driving while using a cell phone has been shown to cause accidents. One Pennsylvania legislator wants to ban their use   
  Description: The use of cell phones while driving can be hazardous to your health according to scientific studies. That's why one Pennsylvania legislator wants to ban their use except in emergency situations. But anti-government politicians are once again trying to block the legislation.
• States, including Pennsylvania, make it a traffic violation to travel too slow in the fast lane   
  Description: Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell, weary of having his limo slowed down by such left-lane pokies, ordered an aide to have the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission install signs a few years ago reading "Keep Right, Pass Left. It's the Law." CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• New York Attorney gives practical good advice on what to do and not do if you're stopped for a traffic violation   
  Description: Reading these 7 myths about traffic violations may save you money in fines and increased insurance costs. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Snow tires are still recommended when driving in snow   
  Description: If you're driving in winter climes with lots of snow, all season tires might not be enough. Those who know recommend that you use traditional snow tires. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Left Unattended in a car, children can die in less than a Minute   
  Description: In 2006, more than 205 children died as a result of being left unattended in a vehicle. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Male Drivers More Agressive, Causing greater number of accidents   
  Description: Males account for 75% of all road traffic fatalities among those under 25 years of age and are more likely to drive at excessive speeds. Teenage male drivers are at least five times more likely to be involved in a crash than drivers aged 30 years and older. In addition, young male drivers have been found to use seat-belts less frequently than other groups. There are many psychological factors that may explain the above statistics. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• The Psychology Behind Why Cell Phone Use is So Dangerous While Driving   
  Description: Accidents in Pennsylvania involving cell phone use increased by 36% in the past two years despite restrictions mandated in several jurisdictions on cell phone use while driving. Research confirms that multi-tasking in the form of talking and driving is not advisable. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Injuries to the spine and abdomen in motor vehicle accidents increase with ill fitting seat belts on children   
  Description: As a result of research conducted by Dr. Grewal and some of his colleagues, they determined that children who were secured with ill-fitting seatbelts were at a higher incidence of “seat belt syndrome.” Seat belt syndrome is the term used to describe injuries to the spine and abdomen suffered in a motor vehicle accident when a seat belt is used. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Quiet Cars such as the Toyota Prius pose real danger to pedestrians in accidents   
  Description: vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and other hybrids, known as quiet cars, pose a very real danger to pedestrians. Accidents involving quiet cars and pedestrians are on the increase across the country. This is causing many organizations to push for car makers and others involved in the automotive industry to begin looking at safety issues. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Top 6 Tips On Avoiding Road Ragers, according to PA State Police   
  Description: The Pennsylvania State Police Butler Barracks want to educate everyone who uses Pennsylvania roads about aggressive drivers or “Road-Rage Warriors.” Some of their behavior include: running stop signs and red lights, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, making hand and facial gestures, screaming, honking their horns and flashing their lights. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Insurance Institute Study shows Electronic Stability Program safety feature would reduce fatalities   
  Description: Electronic Stability Program (EPS) as a standard feature on automobiles would decrease fatal accidents by 43% according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Study by preventing or reducing skidding. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Mixture of rain and oil on the road creates dangerously slippery conditions   
  Description: Rainy weather does have an adverse effect on driving conditions; however, the risks actually decrease if it had rained the previous day. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Study Shows Proper Use of Child Seat Restraints Reduces Injuries   
  Description: Use of child seat restraints in autos demonstrates reduced injuries to children according to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Study. Guide to purchasing car seats and child safety available from CHOP website. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Mandatory Seat belt use and studies for use reducing fatalities   
  Description: A study performed by researchers of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health of the University of Granada and the Department of Statistics in Spain shows that rear seat safety belt use reduces the risk of death by 44%. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.
• Side impact protection system for automobiles that dramatically reduces risk of injury developed by German scientists   
  Description: Research scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have developed an intelligent side-impact protection system that dramatically reduces the risk of injury. This emerging technology utilizes radar sensors and cameras in the doors which can predict a lateral collision just milliseconds before the crash. CALL Dan Monahan for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION by calling 1-866-307-3888 and order OUR FREE GUIDE on 71 QUESTIONS about your AUTO ACCIDENT CASES before you HIRE A LAWYER.

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Frequent Questions for Automobile Accidents:

• What are the most common truck accident scenarios?
• What are some of the distinctive properties of trucks that every lawyer needs to consider when representing victims of Truck Accidents that make them different from the usual automobile accident case?
• I was in a small fender-bender when my car crashed into another car.  The damage was significant and everyone in the other car said they were okay.  I am afraid if I report the accident, my insurance rates will go up.  What should I do in this situation?

• Should I Agree to Give a Statement, written or oral, to the Insurance Company?

• Should I Take Photographs of the Autos Involved in an Accident?

• If I Am in an Accident, Should I Seek Medical Treatment?

• Is Anyone Else Responsible for my Medical Bills or Wage Loss?

• What if the Person Who Caused the Accident Doesn’t have any Insurance or Doesn’t have enough Insurance?

• Is the Insurance Company Required to Offer Any Additional Insurance Coverage if I Want It?

• What is my Insurance Company Required to Pay?

• What are Pennsylvania’s minimum insurance requirements?

Case Results for Automobile Accidents:

• Multiple Underinsured Claims Settled

Awarded: Underinsured Motorist Settlement after Policy Limits Awarded

• Investigation Reveals Coverage Denied in Error

Awarded: Policy Limits Awarded after Denial of Coverage

• Injured Driver Awarded Policy Limits Against Drunk Driver and Tavern Owner

Awarded: Policy Limits against Drunk Driver and Tavern Owner

• Assistant Store Manager Paid $305,000 for negligence of parking lot owner and co-employee driver

Awarded: $305,000 settlement against Property owner and co-employee

• $225,000 Policy Limits for Pedestrian with Broken Leg

Awarded: Quick $225,000 policy Limits settlement

• Policy Limits Award by Philadelphia Judge in Contested Auto Case

Awarded: $100,000 Policy Limits Award

• $850,000 Settlement for Worker Injured in Truck Accident

Awarded: $850,000 Underinsured motorist settlement plus $100,000 workers' compensation claim

Web Resources for Automobile Accidents:

• Product Recall

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