One of the most catastrophic injuries that can occur in a car crash is damage to the spinal cord. Many people who have this type of injury deal with lifelong changes that make life much more different. Not all spinal cord injuries are the same. There are many factors...
When filing a car accident claim, especially in states with no-fault insurance laws, meeting the "serious injury" threshold is crucial. This legal standard determines whether an injured party can pursue a claim for damages beyond what personal injury protection (PIP)...
To avoid tailgating, it is a good idea to pay attention to your following distance. As a rule of thumb, you want to keep three seconds between vehicles. Just look for a street sign or another stationary object. Watch the car ahead of you until it passes that object,...
The thrill of independence often accompanies a teenager’s first taste of freedom: getting a driver's license. While this milestone is undoubtedly exciting, it also marks a significant responsibility. Car accidents are a leading cause of death among teens, making it...
Pennsylvania has joined the majority of states in having a law that prohibits the use of hand-held phones and other electronic devices while driving. This June, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the law, which is named for a man who was killed by a driver who struck him as...
Pennsylvania is filled with farmland. That means there are a lot of roads that pass through rural areas. While drivers typically think of rural roads as somewhat safer than urban ones, the opposite is actually true. While only 19% of the U.S. population as a whole...
In every car accident claim, someone ultimately has to accept the blame – and the liability – for what happened. A lot of times, exactly how an accident occurred and who was at fault can be a matter of contention between the parties involved, especially if it seems...
Drunk driving is one of the largest causes of auto accidents. When a driver is behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, they are often aware of their condition, but that makes it no less dangerous. Another large cause of driving accidents is distracted driving. ...
As we head into the upcoming holiday weekend that kicks off the unofficial start of summer 2024, it’s a good time to remind Pennsylvania residents that they should be aware of the dangers of the “100 Days of Summer.” That’s the moniker given to the roughly hundred...
Aggressive driving refers to a combination of moving traffic offenses that put other people or property at risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines it as such. When aggressive driving takes on a more extreme form and endangers other...