As reported in newspapers, there was a five-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 81, causing two of the vehicles to burst into flames, one of which was a trailer hauling a full load of potatoes. Firefighters rushed to the scene to contain the blaze which kept traffic in both...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Lesser accidents in Pennsylvania during Memorial Day 2023
This past Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer in Pennsylvania, and it should come as no surprise that some irresponsible individuals had one drink too many while celebrating the holiday and caused a drunk driving accident. And while these types of crashes were...
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, pedestrian and bicycle accidents involving vehicles are common. These accidents are often caused by driver negligence. However, drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can all take steps to stay safe on the road. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents Drivers are...
Understanding accident reconstruction techniques
Many media accounts of traffic accidents close with the statement “The investigation is continuing.” To a layperson, this statement seems mysterious. How can an investigation continue after the accident has happened and the debris cleared away? The answer is this: an...
The dangers of drowsy driving
Distracted driving gets a lot of attention, as it should, as it is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. But many people overlook the fact that drowsy driving is a factor in many motor vehicle accidents, as well. Many drivers on the road are...
How much can you recover from your personal injury claim?
The answer to this question is going to depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident and your recovery. But the answer is crucial to how you approach your case moving forward. After all, if you have an unrealistic expectation of what you can recover from your...
Proposed law would increase scrutiny on distracted driving
Distracted driving is consistently referenced as a cause of auto accidents in Pennsylvania and across the nation for a good reason: too many drivers are using their handheld devices behind the wheel. To address that, legislators and law enforcement are striving for...
With a rise in motor vehicle accidents, state agencies seek public input
Statistics are useful when determining how and why auto accidents happen. Policymakers often analyze data and trends to reduce their frequency. However, for Pennsylvania drivers, there might be a difference between what they witness on a regular basis and what state...
What to do after you have been involved in an automobile accident
No one expects to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, accidents can occur in a split second and it is important to be prepared. What to do following an accident In the immediate aftermath of an accident, the first priority is your safety. Make sure...
Can you sue a truck company after a truck accident?
If you’re reading this blog post, you probably understand the devastation that a truck accident can cause. Sure, your vehicle is probably totaled, but that pales in comparison to the physical, emotional and financial harm that you have experienced. It may take years...