Saile Law Blog

For many people in Bucks County and Philadelphia, a bicycle is the only source of transportation, while others ride a bike as a hobby or for exercise. No matter your reason for riding, it is important to always follow PA bicycle laws, including bicycle lighting requirements, states Bucks County personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. These requirements are intended to reduce bicycle accidents all over Pennsylvania. The following laws apply to any bike rider in the state of Pennsylvania:

• Required: Active white front light.
• Required: Rear reflector visible from 500 feet.
• Recommended: Active red rear light.

It is especially important to follow these laws when riding your bike at night or in inclement weather; other vehicles on the road should be able to see you and avoid a possible Bucks County bicycle accident. There are several lighting options available and they are easy to find in sporting good stores as well as online. Research the types of lights available to find the type that is right for you.

Read our new article for more info on PA bicycle light laws and the options available.

If you’ve suffered an injury due to a Bucks County bicycle accident, contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP for helpful information. Call our lower Bucks County office to talk about your case and schedule a FREE consultation.

Many people think damage to the carpal tunnel can only be caused by consistently making the same repetitive motions over and over. Bristol area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr, explains that carpal tunnel injury can be due to the impact of a PA or NJ auto accident.  It happens more than you might have thought.

In our latest article, “Damage to the Carpal Tunnel can Result from an Auto Accident,” we discuss what signs and symptoms to look for if you are experiencing pain or numbness/tingling  in your wrist, fingers, or forearm after a car accident.

Your carpal tunnel is the small space in your wrist that your median nerve and several tendons run through from your forearm into the palm of your hand. These tendons can swell when damaged, resulting in the nerve becoming pinched. Nerves that become irritated or compromised cause great pain.

If you have been injured in a Philadelphia area auto accident, contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your options. The lawyers at Saile & Saile, LLP provide a free consultation.  You can reach us at 215-860-5800.  Download your FREE copy of our PA Car Accident book to learn more about medical treatment and injury claims.

Bensalem is home to Parx Casino, the Franklin Mills mall, and a growing number of pedestrian accidents. Over 60 thousand people live in Bensalem, and a number of major roadways run right through the area. Some of these roads include I-95, the PA Turnpike, and Street Road. As a result of this constant traffic, pedestrians are less and less safe, concludes Bucks County personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. In turn, the Bensalem area has seen an increasing number of pedestrian accidents.

In our new article, “Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Bensalem,” we include a list of helpful tips for pedestrians to use in order to avoid getting hit by a moving vehicle. Pedestrians have absolutely no protection from the impact of a car  and can easily be seriously injured. Pedestrian accident injuries could include internal bleeding, head trauma, broken bones, and even death.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a Pennsylvania or New Jersey pedestrian accident, it is important to contact a local injury lawyer as soon after the event as possible. Call us at 215-860-5800 to talk about your case and to schedule your FREE consultation. Visit our website for detailed information about accidents, injury claims, and recovery.

Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of closed head injuries, explains Bensalem area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. A closed head injury occurs inside the skull, resulting from a hard blow to the head from striking an object, and is considered a brain injury.

In our latest article, “Auto Accidents can Cause Severe Closed Head Injuries,” we explain how the force of the impact in a collision can cause damage to the brain. Hard hits to the head can result in bleeding, swelling, and extreme pressure in the brain. There are a variety of signs and symptoms associated with closed head injuries.

Some of these include:

• changes in personality and emotion,
• concussion,
• seizures, and
• memory loss.

Read the article for much more detailed information.

When involved in a car accident, seek medical attention right away.  If you or a loved one is injured in a Bensalem area auto accident, it is important to discuss all of your options with an experienced PA accident injury lawyer. Contact the lawyers at Saile & Saile, LLP to discuss your case and download a FREE copy of our PA Car Accident book to learn more about your options.