Philadelphia, Lancaster, Reading, Cherry Hill and Allentown-area Auto Accident Attorneys: Soloff & Zervanos, P.C.

Auto or Motorcycle Accidents

Selecting an attorney to represent you after an auto or motorcycle accident is an important matter to consider. Serious traffic collisions can be caused by any number of factors. Failure to understand vehicle operations and safety features could cause a driver to lose control of his or her car. Failure to obey traffic signals could jeopardize the lives of other drivers or pedestrians on the roadway. Reckless driving or using a cell phone while operating a car may also cause a serious accident. Furthermore, using alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel could have life-altering repercussions. Research has shown that approximately 40 percent of all auto-related fatalities are alcohol-related.

 

Motorcycles, by virtue of the fact that they are smaller and offer the driver little protection, are often involved in serious accidents with larger cars and trucks. Motorists have a very real responsibility to share the roadway with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles, and to exhibit caution while driving.

 

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto or motorcycle accident in New Jersey, Philadelphia , Lancaster, Reading, or Allentown, please contact a Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. auto accident attorney today for a free comprehensive review of your case.

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Trucking Accidents

Due to their large size, commercial trucks are more susceptible to accidents that result in serious injury. A truck's elevated height makes the vehicle more prone to tipping over or jack-knifing. Given a truck's heavy weight, sudden or abrupt stops are nearly impossible, which often leads to breakdowns or blowouts. In addition, truck cargo spilled onto the roadway is another potential hazard that can lead to serious injury. Driver fatigue and large blind spots that hinder the truck driver's visibility have also been known to contribute to trucking accidents.

 

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident involving a truck, please contact Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. With locations in New Jersey as well as Allentown , Lancaster, Philadelphia, or Reading, an experienced auto accident attorney will give you a free comprehensive review of your case.

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Mechanical Failure

Every year, thousands of consumers are hurt or killed by defective products. Automotive companies have a serious responsibility to ensure their vehicles and mechanical parts such as brakes and tires are well-crafted. Research has shown that vehicle defects have contributed to 25 percent of all automotive accidents. If companies fail to produce quality products, resulting mechanical failures could cause devastating crashes.

 

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Brake Failure

Approximately half of all vehicle defects have been found in defective brake systems. More than 40 percent of all defective brake systems are wheel-to-wheel, or axle-to-axle imbalances. Comprehensive brake testing could result in fewer deaths and injuries, as well as millions of dollars saved in damage. Many companies, however, still rely overwhelmingly on test-driving vehicles without specifically testing the brake systems, leaving open the possibility for defective brake systems to slip through the cracks and cause serious roadway accidents.

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Steering System Failure

Missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys, or bent, loose, and broken parts can seriously impact the ability to control a vehicle. Power steering can cause its own set of problems with possibly catastrophic results.

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Tire Blowout

Roll-over crashes and serious collisions often result from defective tires. Tread separation at high rates of speed can cause catastrophic injuries. The manufacturer, distributor, or installer could be responsible for giving you poorly manufactured, improperly sized, or expired tires.

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Headlight/Turn Signal Malfunction

Malfunctioning turn signals or headlights could also be responsible for a serious collision. The causes of a lighting malfunction could range from a poorly wired headlight or signal system to a vehicle’s faulty electrical system. Serious crashes can result if drivers don’t have clear and well-lit night visibility or they are unable to properly signal to other drivers.

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Defective Seatbelts

Because lawmakers have passed laws requiring drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts, it is the responsibility of the manufacturers to ensure they are produced and installed properly. If a seatbelt malfunctions in a collision, it can kill or seriously injure the passenger by either failing to protect the wearer from being thrown from the car or causing the passenger to become restrained within the vehicle. In both situations, a defective seatbelt may cause a serious injury or a wrongful death.

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Airbag Failure

In the past two decades, airbags have become a staple safety feature in automobiles, and should reliably inflate in any collision. Most automotive manufacturers install front, side, and even roof impact air bags meant to protect your head, chest, and neck from coming into contact with hard surfaces within the vehicle. If the airbag fails to inflate in an accident, passengers may be seriously injured.

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