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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The dangers of distracted driving
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...
How driver fatigue can impact road safety
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...
What does it take to prove emotional distress after a crash?
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...
Who is liable in a crash involving AVs or EVs?
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...
Potential causes of rear-end accidents
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...
A seemingly mild whiplash injury can have severe effects
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...
3 reasons speeding may increase the risk of a wreck
Although most people want to avoid car crashes, they may still engage in conduct that increases their risk of a wreck. For example, quite a few people handle their phones while driving. Others might decline to use their turn signals or perform rolling stops at busy...
Inexperience is a difficult driving hazard to avoid
There are many driving hazards, some of which are easier to avoid than others. For instance, both texting and driving and impaired driving are major issues that cause numerous car accidents every year. But both of them could easily be avoided if drivers simply made...
What happens if the person who hit me doesn’t have insurance
Being involved in a car accident is already stressful enough, but finding out the other driver doesn’t have insurance can feel like a nightmare. While it may seem like a dead end, there are still ways to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. Understanding...
