If you use social media a lot, you may find it hard to stop sharing after a car crash. It’s a significant event in your life - something that those who follow you may want to know about. The problem is that sharing the wrong things could hurt your compensation claim,...
Year: 2023
The outcome of a crash may depend on where it happens
There are many different factors that affect how people fare in a crash. How fast were the vehicles traveling? What type of accident was it? What types of vehicles were involved? But one thing that people sometimes overlook is simply where the accident occurs. As you...
Who is responsible for a rear-end collision in Pennsylvania?
A car accident can impact your life in a variety of ways. One of the most common types of accidents in Pennsylvanian roads is a rear-end collision. Basically, these accidents happen when a car rams into another car from behind. Rear-end collisions account for...
What if a driver who caused a wreck doesn’t have insurance?
Pennsylvania imposes multiple requirements on those who want to drive personal vehicles. People need to have a driver's license and to register their vehicles with the state. They also need to carry insurance. Ideally, in addition to fulfilling those basic...
Can you spot a drunk driver?
Nobody wants to encounter a drunk driver on the road, since that's an easy way to end up in an accident through no fault of your own. Fortunately, drunk drivers tend to be fairly easy to spot, especially when the signs are apparent. If you're on the alert, you may be...
Multi-vehicle debacle on I-81
As reported in newspapers, there was a five-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 81, causing two of the vehicles to burst into flames, one of which was a trailer hauling a full load of potatoes. Firefighters rushed to the scene to contain the blaze which kept traffic in both...
Lesser accidents in Pennsylvania during Memorial Day 2023
This past Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer in Pennsylvania, and it should come as no surprise that some irresponsible individuals had one drink too many while celebrating the holiday and caused a drunk driving accident. And while these types of crashes were...
What is business succession planning?
Business succession planning is about an organization’s leadership thinking ahead to be sure that the business has the talent and experience in reserve that it may need to replace a key role, sometimes on short notice. After all, people change jobs frequently in the...
Understanding accident reconstruction
Many media accounts of traffic accidents end with the statement “The investigation is continuing.” This perplexing statement leaves the layperson to wonder how an investigation can continue if the physical evidence of a crash has been cleared away. The answer lies in...
Common and uncommon property owner liabilities
Property owners have the duty to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries to their guests or residents. Owners can be liable in a personal injury lawsuit for these typical and unusual types of premises liability. Slips and falls Owners may be liable for slip-and-fall...