In Pennsylvania, pedestrian and bicycle accidents involving vehicles are common. These accidents are often caused by driver negligence. However, drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can all take steps to stay safe on the road. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents Drivers are...
Many media accounts of traffic accidents close with the statement “The investigation is continuing.” To a layperson, this statement seems mysterious. How can an investigation continue after the accident has happened and the debris cleared away? The answer is this: an...
Distracted driving gets a lot of attention, as it should, as it is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. But many people overlook the fact that drowsy driving is a factor in many motor vehicle accidents, as well. Many drivers on the road are...
Many establishments have machines designed to attract children by offering a prize. The popular chain Chuck E. Cheese featured a machine that awarded prizes to children who could collect and redeem prize tickets issued by other Chuck E. Cheese restaurants....
The answer to this question is going to depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident and your recovery. But the answer is crucial to how you approach your case moving forward. After all, if you have an unrealistic expectation of what you can recover from your...
Distracted driving is consistently referenced as a cause of auto accidents in Pennsylvania and across the nation for a good reason: too many drivers are using their handheld devices behind the wheel. To address that, legislators and law enforcement are striving for...
Most of us have tripped and fallen while walking at some point in our lives. These accidents can result in more than just embarrassment. Slip-and-fall accidents have caused many serious injuries, including bruising, fractures, traumatic brain injuries and paralysis....
Statistics are useful when determining how and why auto accidents happen. Policymakers often analyze data and trends to reduce their frequency. However, for Pennsylvania drivers, there might be a difference between what they witness on a regular basis and what state...
These days, most people don’t think twice about checking a notification that pops up on their smartphone. These devices are omnipresent in society now, to the point where they are taken for granted. Sometimes it takes a hard lesson to learn that, in some situations,...
No one expects to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, accidents can occur in a split second and it is important to be prepared. What to do following an accident In the immediate aftermath of an accident, the first priority is your safety. Make sure...