In an ideal world, insurance companies want to help you obtain the money you deserve after you’ve been injured or otherwise victimized by a car accident. Unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world, and the other driver’s insurance company can be pretty difficult when it comes to resolving your claim. Their goal is to keep …
Car Accident Law Articles
Crash Rates Rising for Distracted Pedestrians—Could Walking or Running While Wearing Headphones Be Putting You in Harm’s Way?
Our law firm has spoken out against distracted driving (which includes texting while driving) often in the past. Through our Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) organization, for instance, we do our part to increase awareness of this growing danger. But a similar danger has been emerging over the last decade, and it is being referred …
Have You Been in an Accident? Here is What Should You Know Before Having Your Car Repaired
If you’ve recently been in an accident, you may be unsure of how to go about having your car repaired. You don’t know if you should trust your insurance company. You don’t know which mechanic you should go to. Basically, you need some help. In this article, we offer you some pointers on how to get your …
Best Practices for Pennsylvania Pedestrians
When pedestrians and motorists do not obey traffic laws, it can mean serious injuries— or even death to the pedestrian.
It’s important to know: who has the right of way? It can mean the difference between a routine traffic stop and a tragic car accident.
Thinking About Drinking and Driving? Here Are Some Facts to Keep in Mind Before You Get Behind the Wheel
Most people are well aware that alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even so, a staggering number of Americans get in the driver’s seat while legally intoxicated. Every year, there are, on average, 11,000 fatalities attributed to drinking while driving—this accounts for about a third of traffic deaths.
Compensation For Families Following Wrongful Death Accidents
The Bureau of Labor Studies (BLS) reports that there were 4,547 fatal work injuries in 2010, with an increase of fatalities among Pennsylvania workers.
Partial or Complete Vision Loss—Injury Information for Construction Workers and Pennsylvania Motorists
Vision loss—whether partial, temporary, or permanent—is an injury which can leave a victim struggling to continue with a normal way of life.
Advice for Staying Safe While Riding Your Motorcycle in Pennsylvania
If you are new to motorcycles, or if you are interested in a review of the tenets of good riding, give this article a read. Here, we cover the fundamentals of braking, group riding, staying visible, and riding at night. Save it, print it, bookmark it: It may help to keep you and others safe.
Common Motorcycle Accidents and Causes–Vital Information for Pennsylvania Riders
In this article, we briefly describe some of the most common accidents between motorcycles and other vehicles, hoping that knowing what to expect will help you to avoid a crash. We also talk about some mistakes made by riders which can lead to accidents and injuries; namely, driving while intoxicated and driving in excess of the speed limit.
Philadelphia Trauma Centers—Where Are They and What Injuries Do They Treat?
A trauma center is a wing of a hospital designated for the treatment of traumatic injuries. Often, traumatic injuries are caused by severe accidents like car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and falls. The injuries which come as a result of these accidents will often require immediate and extensive medical attention. That is why a good Level I trauma center is an important staple in a community.
