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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
When aggressive driving leads to road rage
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...
Settling your car accident claim too soon can cost you
You may find yourself in a tight financial situation after a car crash, unable to work due to your injuries, yet bills keep coming. It can be tempting to settle your car accident claim as soon as possible in such difficult times and get your hands on some money....
3 types of amputations that can result from a serious motor vehicle accident
Motor vehicle accidents can result in various types of life-changing injuries and even fatalities. Some of these injuries leave victims with life-long bills to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, assistive devices and ongoing therapy, creating significant...
3 eye injuries associated with TBIs
When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident, no matter how mild, it’s important to remember that the impact can extend beyond the brain itself. Because of the violence of a crash, there’s a significant potential for serious eye injuries....
Spinal cord injuries: Paralysis can happen in a car crash
Many injuries can happen when a person is involved in a car crash. Some of these are very serious. One catastrophic injury that’s possible involves the spinal cord. Paralysis can occur when a person has an injury to their spinal cord. The spinal cord is a crucial part...
Mistakes to avoid after a car accident
After a car accident, you may be confused and disoriented. Therefore, you should remain calm and take steps to avoid some of the most common mistakes. One of the best ways to do this is by knowing what the common mistakes are and anticipating how to respond to the...
Can car accidents cause traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe types of injuries that may happen as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Direct trauma, such as hitting your head on the dashboard, or indirect injuries, like whiplash, can cause these injuries to develop....
Teen drivers have the highest fatal accident rate
Among all age groups, the highest fatal accident rate belongs to drivers between the ages of 16 and 19. This does not mean that they cause the most total fatal accidents every year. But, because their age group is so small, the number of fatal crashes they cause is...
Who might be liable for a Pennsylvania drunk driving wreck?
Drunk driving is one of the biggest safety concerns on Pennsylvania roads. Even those who consistently make smart choices about driving sober never know when they might cross paths with someone who is drunk at the wheel. Impaired drivers can cause preventable...