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...
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...
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...
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...
Drivers have a duty to ensure they’re driving safely, which means they’re following all applicable traffic laws. One of these is that they’re driving at a speed that’s safe. In many cases, that means complying with the speed limit. There may be times when the speed...
There’s clearly an issue with how well people believe they can drive. When asked to rate their driving ability, the majority of people—up to 80% in some studies—claim that they are above-average drivers. They think they are skilled and proficient in a way that the...
Most drivers want to avoid collisions whenever possible. They pay close attention to their surroundings, keep their vehicles well-maintained and try to minimize distractions. Certain scenarios, such as merging onto a highway or turning onto a one-way street, may make...
There’s no doubt that intersections – even those with traffic lights and marked crosswalks – are among the most dangerous places on the road. That’s true whether you’re in a car, on a motorcycle, bike or scooter or on foot. Of course, the consequences of intersection...