Car crashes are often the result of obvious misconduct. Motorists violate traffic statutes put in place for public safety. They exceed the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour or choose to drive after drinking. Such decisions can have catastrophic...
Sometimes, traffic on a specific road flows in the same direction. Other times, traffic intersects or moves in opposing directions. The choices of individual drivers and the type of road can directly influence the risk of different sorts of collisions. Most crashes...
When you purchase auto insurance, you face a critical decision: choosing between Full Tort and Limited Tort coverage. This choice determines your legal rights following an accident. Many drivers focus only on the premium savings but they fail to consider the profound...
The best-case scenario after a motor vehicle collision involves the driver at fault accepting responsibility. Unfortunately, many people are loath to take responsibility, even when it is clear that they are at fault. Liability for crash expenses depends heavily on the...
Drivers must ensure that they’re in the proper mindset to drive. One thing that they have to do is to remember that they can’t let distractions take their focus away from driving. This might seem like an easy task, but it is often more challenging than some might...
Fatigue is a common issue among working adults. The need to balance full-time employment, family obligations and household maintenance can leave people without enough time to fulfill their obligations. When people spread themselves too thin, they may limit how much...
The emotional toll of an accident can linger on for years. Many people endure sleepless nights, anxiety, panic attacks or even a fear of driving long after the physical injuries heal. These mental struggles can be just as damaging as broken bones and bruises, but...
Electric and autonomous vehicles (AVs) are transforming the way Pennsylvanians drive. As these vehicles become more common, legal questions grow—especially when crashes happen. Who holds responsibility when a Tesla or self-driving vehicle causes an accident? To...
Rear-end accidents can be impossible to avoid. A driver may look in their rearview mirror and see that the crash is about to take place, but there’s no way for them to get out of the way in time. Some drivers who are injured in rear-end crashes develop PTSD, where...
Whiplash is often dismissed as a minor consequence of a motor vehicle accident, especially when symptoms do not appear right away. However, this soft tissue injury to the neck can lead to lasting complications if not promptly identified and treated. Even in a...