In a terrible accident on September 12th, an elderly man from Havertown, Pennsylvania ran over his wife and daughter in the driveway of his home on Harrington Road. The incident took place at around 9:30 a.m. when the 89-year-old man had mistaken the gas pedal for the brake pedal and proceeded to back into his wife and daughter. The man’s daughter, age 62, had to be airlifted to the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania with head and chest injuries from the accident.

His wife was taken to the same hospital with injuries to her lower torso, authorities said. No charges are expected to be filed against the elderly man for his part in the Pennsylvania car accident.

We hope that the elderly man’s wife and daughter both experience a quick and complete recovery from the accident.

According to a study listed on SmartMotorist.com, “After the age of 75, the risk of driver fatality increases sharply, because older drivers are more vulnerable to both crash-related injury and death.” The article goes on to say, “Three behavioral factors in particular may contribute to these statistics: poor judgment in making left-hand turns; drifting within the traffic lane; and decreased ability to change behavior in response to an unexpected or rapidly changing situation.” In the accident in Havertown, PA the elderly man’s ability to respond to the situation might have been the reason he was unable to react when his car began going in reverse.

Although no charges were filed against the elderly man, had the situation been different, he might have been held responsible for the medical bills of the victims injured in the accident. If you’ve been in an accident, immediately get in contact with PA accident lawyers for advice on your rights as a victim.

Console & Hollawell are personal injury lawyers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with over 17 years of experience helping victims get the compensation that they rightfully deserve for their injuries. Our attorneys guarantee a personalized experience for their clients and dedicate themselves to each individual case so that every victim is justly compensated. Call toll-free today at 1-866-778-5500 for a FREE consultation.