In 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported a total of 115,938 motor vehicle accidents. Of those, 67,012 resulted in injuries. Understanding how to negotiate a successful claim with the at-fault driver's insurance company could be a way to restore your financial peace of … [Read more...]
New Hope for Some Spinal Cord Injury Victims
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
New Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries When you are involved in a serious car accident, there is a risk that your spinal cord will be injured. Nearly 18,000 Americans suffer from a spinal cord injury every year. Because the spinal cord consists of cells and nerves that transmit signals to the … [Read more...]
Auto Insurance and Limited Tort Problems
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Auto insurance and limited tort can present a number of problems for drivers, particularly when it comes to personal injury claims. Limited tort is an option that drivers in certain states can choose when purchasing auto insurance. It limits the ability of drivers to sue for non-economic damages, … [Read more...]
Ride Share Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
October 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Uber and Lyft Crashes in Pennsylvania Ridesharing is an increasingly popular form of transportation throughout Pennsylvania. In some ways, rideshare has improved roadway safety, making it more likely for people to avoid drunk or otherwise impaired driving. However, rideshare drivers can still be … [Read more...]
Traffic Fatalities Spiked Throughout the US in 2021
July 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Traffic Deaths Increase Across the US During 2021 Recent reports from transportation agencies show that there was a drastic increase in traffic deaths for most states during 2021, including Pennsylvania. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people died in car … [Read more...]
Why Larger Vehicles Are More Dangerous for Pedestrians
June 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
How Trucks and SUVs Can Seriously Injure Pedestrians Pedestrians hit by SUVs are more likely to experience severe injuries or death compared to after being struck by a car. This is according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. SUVs and Trucks Are Designed Differently Than … [Read more...]
Ways to Prevent Distracted Driving
June 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
4 Tips for Preventing Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a problem that is growing in severity with cellphone use being one of the most common and dangerous sources of distraction. While many lives have been lost to distracted driving, the good news is that further accidents of this type are … [Read more...]
Steps to Take If You Were Injured in a Car Accident As a Passenger
January 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What to Do As a Passenger in a Car Accident If you are a passenger who was involved in a car accident, passenger liability usually doesn’t apply. You may be left with injuries that require immediate medical attention. Since you were not the driver in this situation, it’s important to know what you … [Read more...]
How to File a Claim After a Bicycle Accident
July 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Steps Involved With Filing a Bicycle Accident Claim Even if you wear a helmet and other protective gear while riding a bicycle, there's always the possibility of being injured if you're involved in a bicycle accident. In 2019, nearly 850 bicyclists died from injuries that they sustained in … [Read more...]
How Coronavirus Impacts Auto Accidents and Lawsuits
May 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Auto Accidents in the Time of COVID-19 The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way that life occurs in the U.S. as people remain at home and stay off the roads. Predictably, statistics have shown that car accidents are on the decrease, but that does not tell the whole story as driving habits may have … [Read more...]