Philadelphia Vehicle Accidents (2008)

In 2008, there were 86 people killed in fatal car accidents in Philadelphia, PA. These crashes were caused by a variety of factors including alcohol abuse, speeding, driver error and negligence [See: Pennsylvania Traffic Violations]. There were often contributing circumstances that exacerbated the seriousness of the collisions such as road hazards, weather conditions, equipment failures, and the involvement of multiple vehicles.While external circumstances may have contributed to the seriousness of the accidents, frequently factors completely within the control of the driver effected the outcome. Unfortunately, there were many fatalities in Philadelphia, PA that may have had a different ending had the driver been wearing a seat belt, and had alcohol not been involved.

Thousands are severly injured throughout Pennsylvania each year in vehicle accidents. The Munley, Munley & Cartwright law firm has years of experience dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. Victims and the families of those who have died in traffic-related accidents face a challenging situation that is further complicated by the complex insurance laws and legal issues. By working with our experienced car accident lawyers, victims can have some control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.

Because of the complexities involved in automobile accident cases, it is important that you act quickly and contact a lawyer with any questions or issues. Proving negligence takes an investment of time, experience, and resources - advantages that only a qualified attorney can provide. At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, 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 team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Whether our legal team is gathering evidence, giving advice, or talking with insurance companies, we are always your representative.

If you have been involved in an accident in Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County) please consider talking with our firm to learn more about what legal options are available to your family and how we can help. Call Today: 1(800)318-5291

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Fatal Accident Details: Philadelphia, PA / Philadelphia County (2008)

Case #: 420897
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 56, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420893
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 28, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420820
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 36, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420946
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420815
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 44, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420803
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420817
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 48, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420901
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 23, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420900
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 3, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420915
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 74, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421162
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 28, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420933
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 80, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420932
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 55, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420962
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421340
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 42, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420987
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 80, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421004
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421073
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 25, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421059
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 27, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421060
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 421266
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Philadelphia accident a man was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 421066
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 79, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421054
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 36, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 421041
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 37, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421139
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 79, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421352
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 34, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421359
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 41, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 421350
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Philadelphia accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421351
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 27, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421161
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 46, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 421212
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Philadelphia accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421293
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 28, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421195
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421290
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 50, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421302
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 73, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 421301
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Philadelphia accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

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