What would you do if your son or daughter or loved one was killed by a distracted driver?
Attorney Joel Feldman has taken the high road to educate us about how distracted driving changes lives and not for the better.
Since Casey Feldman's death by a distracted driver who reached for a soda, Joel Feldman and his family have reached out to others and worked with government agencies to get the word out about the dangers of something we all do every day and take for granted -- distracted driving.
Here he is on the local NBC station being interviewed with grace and aplomb. That takes so much courage.
Please don't think your distracted driver habits will never be a problem. All it takes is one second to change a life. Can you live with that?
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Faces of Distracted Drivers : Are You Guilty?
What is distracted driving?
It's when the driver does not have his or her full attention on the road and on the steering wheel.
People don't have super powers.
If you want to eat, drink, or snack, do so but not when the car is moving.
Put your makeup on or brush your hair after you park the car.
Never text while you have your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Pull over out of harm's way if you must text.
Don't talk on the phone even with a Blue Tooth while driving. Your attention is divided not focused.
Put the dog in the back seat, restrained so he can't poke his cute face in yours or hurl forward like a moving object when you have to suddenly stop.
If you're a passenger, let the driver drive. Don't be a distraction.
Forget about changing the CD. Life goes on.
Keep your children restrained. While you're in traffic is not the time to sift through your purse and pass them a cookie.
Long-term drivers may feel overly-confident and take for granted that a car is a car is a weapon on wheels. Teens and young adults may feel invincible.
You're not.
Watch this tragic video about Casey Feldman, a much-loved 21 year old daughter/friend/and sister who lost her life when a truck driver on a city street reached for a soda while driving.
How would you feel if your bad distracted driving habits caused a death?
It's when the driver does not have his or her full attention on the road and on the steering wheel.
People don't have super powers.
If you want to eat, drink, or snack, do so but not when the car is moving.
Put your makeup on or brush your hair after you park the car.
Never text while you have your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Pull over out of harm's way if you must text.
Don't talk on the phone even with a Blue Tooth while driving. Your attention is divided not focused.
Put the dog in the back seat, restrained so he can't poke his cute face in yours or hurl forward like a moving object when you have to suddenly stop.
If you're a passenger, let the driver drive. Don't be a distraction.
Forget about changing the CD. Life goes on.
Keep your children restrained. While you're in traffic is not the time to sift through your purse and pass them a cookie.
Long-term drivers may feel overly-confident and take for granted that a car is a car is a weapon on wheels. Teens and young adults may feel invincible.
You're not.
Watch this tragic video about Casey Feldman, a much-loved 21 year old daughter/friend/and sister who lost her life when a truck driver on a city street reached for a soda while driving.
How would you feel if your bad distracted driving habits caused a death?
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Philly Drivers and Safe Holiday Driving Tips
Be safe rather than sorry this holiday. Everyone feels rushed and stressed but a little caution and precaution goes a long way.
Here are some safe driving tips from AAA.
--Check out your tires…is it time for a new set or simply just some air? What about snow tires?
--Check out the weather in advance.
--Bring a map, directions, and know how to use the GPS not learn along the way.
--Try not to leave on Wednesday before Thanksgiving or Sunday after Thanksgiving. Those are the busiest days for Thanksgiving travel.
--Share driving or pull off in a safe place if you're alone and must catch some zzzz. Keep your car doors locked.
--Don't drink alcohol and drive.
--Don't text and drive.
--Pack the phone battery charger…Don’t get caught on the road with a dead cell phone.
--Make sure you have plenty of wiper fluid. Unpredictable weather can create some hazardous driving conditions wherever you travel.
--If you're going to be late, call ahead. Do not speed.
--Bring a first aid kit, water, and blanket in case you get stuck.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving from Anapol Schwartz attorneys-at-law, a personal injury Pennsylvania law firm with headquarters in Philadelphia.
Here are some safe driving tips from AAA.
--Check out your tires…is it time for a new set or simply just some air? What about snow tires?
--Check out the weather in advance.
--Bring a map, directions, and know how to use the GPS not learn along the way.
--Try not to leave on Wednesday before Thanksgiving or Sunday after Thanksgiving. Those are the busiest days for Thanksgiving travel.
--Share driving or pull off in a safe place if you're alone and must catch some zzzz. Keep your car doors locked.
--Don't drink alcohol and drive.
--Don't text and drive.
--Pack the phone battery charger…Don’t get caught on the road with a dead cell phone.
--Make sure you have plenty of wiper fluid. Unpredictable weather can create some hazardous driving conditions wherever you travel.
--If you're going to be late, call ahead. Do not speed.
--Bring a first aid kit, water, and blanket in case you get stuck.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving from Anapol Schwartz attorneys-at-law, a personal injury Pennsylvania law firm with headquarters in Philadelphia.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Bridge to Nowhere for Victim of Dump Truck Accident in Pa-NJ
A dump truck driver who left the scene of a fatal accident was charged for obstruction of justice. The dump truck driver claims he didn't know he caused a fatal accident.
The dump truck driver was hauling stone across a bridge from Pennsylvania to New Jersey when the fatal accident occurred.
A metal crossbar fell off and went through the driver's side window of the victim's van. The van traveled a short distance before veering into the eastbound lane and struck another vehicle but that driver was not injured.
The dump truck did not stop but was found the next day in New Jersey.
The defendant's lawyer claims the accident happened after he had passed and was on the other side of the bridge so his client was not purposely obstructing justice.
Who's at fault of the fatal Pa. dump truck accident? The dump truck driver? The company who employs the dump truck driver? The manufacturer of the crossbar?
The dump truck driver was hauling stone across a bridge from Pennsylvania to New Jersey when the fatal accident occurred.
A metal crossbar fell off and went through the driver's side window of the victim's van. The van traveled a short distance before veering into the eastbound lane and struck another vehicle but that driver was not injured.
The dump truck did not stop but was found the next day in New Jersey.
The defendant's lawyer claims the accident happened after he had passed and was on the other side of the bridge so his client was not purposely obstructing justice.
Who's at fault of the fatal Pa. dump truck accident? The dump truck driver? The company who employs the dump truck driver? The manufacturer of the crossbar?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Pa. Dump Truck Driver Kills Motorcyclist
A dump truck in Pa. ran over a female motorcyclist.
The dump truck driver missed a freeway exit so backed up. Even though he checked his mirrors he didn't see the motorcyclist who was behind him. While backing up, he realized that he had run over something and got out of the truck to see.
The woman and her motorcycle were trapped under the truck. She died.
The accident is under investigation.
The dump truck driver missed a freeway exit so backed up. Even though he checked his mirrors he didn't see the motorcyclist who was behind him. While backing up, he realized that he had run over something and got out of the truck to see.
The woman and her motorcycle were trapped under the truck. She died.
The accident is under investigation.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Truck accident: semitrailer truck's wide load kills bicyclist
Truck accident: semitrailer truck's wide load kills bicyclist
This is indeed a tragedy when while doing a good deed by raising funds, a bicyclist is struck and killed by the wide load of a truck.
The bicyclist was had pulled off to the side of the road to check phone messages. By the time the truck driver saw her, it was too late.
The accident happened in the heartland but the bicyclist was riding for charity, a Philadelphia, PA based charity that raises funds for affordable housing.
The truck left a portion of the machinery extending beyond the full width of the lane and into the shoulder.
By the time truck driver saw the bicyclist, it was too late for him to avoid hitting her. The truck driver was complying with the law regarding the wide load he was hauling.
This is indeed a tragedy when while doing a good deed by raising funds, a bicyclist is struck and killed by the wide load of a truck.
The bicyclist was had pulled off to the side of the road to check phone messages. By the time the truck driver saw her, it was too late.
The accident happened in the heartland but the bicyclist was riding for charity, a Philadelphia, PA based charity that raises funds for affordable housing.
The truck left a portion of the machinery extending beyond the full width of the lane and into the shoulder.
By the time truck driver saw the bicyclist, it was too late for him to avoid hitting her. The truck driver was complying with the law regarding the wide load he was hauling.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Philadelphia Car Accident: Driver kills after 8 DUI arrests
PA man continues to drive after 8 drunk driving arrests.
Initially he was placed in an alcohol treatment for first time offenders, received four convictions, and his drivers license has been suspended but he still is out in public and driving.
Why isn't this guy locked up somewhere?
Now he killed a father/husband and critically injured the wife and daughter when the car he was driving crossed the center line on a curve and hit their car.
The driver has been charged with death by auto and driving while intoxicated.
(Blogger's note: What does it take to put these perpetual DUI drivers away and out of harm's way from the rest of us?)
According to court records, the driver is a manager at an appliance store and father of many children, had been through the Philadelphia system numerous times and given numerous opportunities for rehabilitation.
Initially he was placed in an alcohol treatment for first time offenders, received four convictions, and his drivers license has been suspended but he still is out in public and driving.
Why isn't this guy locked up somewhere?
Now he killed a father/husband and critically injured the wife and daughter when the car he was driving crossed the center line on a curve and hit their car.
The driver has been charged with death by auto and driving while intoxicated.
(Blogger's note: What does it take to put these perpetual DUI drivers away and out of harm's way from the rest of us?)
According to court records, the driver is a manager at an appliance store and father of many children, had been through the Philadelphia system numerous times and given numerous opportunities for rehabilitation.
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