If you or somebody you love has been injured in a crash caused by the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company, then you will need to act quickly in order to preserve evidence. It is crucial that you receive the compensation you are entitled to after an incident like this occurs, but the reality is… READ MORE
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How Many Blind Spots Do Trucks Have?
It is not uncommon for drivers to get nervous when they are operating around large commercial trucks on the roadway. The reality is that these massive vehicles can cause significant property damage and severe injuries if they collide with smaller cars on the road. As drivers of traditional passenger cars, one of your main goals needs to be to stay… READ MORE
Who Is Liable in a No-Contact Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. According to the PA Department of Transportation, there were nearly 3,000 total motorcycle crashes across the Commonwealth during the latest reporting year of data available. Out of these incidents, there were 2,860 injuries and 174 fatalities. When most people think of motorcycle accidents, they think of a motorcyclist colliding with… READ MORE
What Happens After Suffering a Brain Injury in a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon in Philadelphia. According to the PA Department of Transportation, there were nearly 3,000 total motorcycle crashes during the latest reporting year across the Commonwealth. Out of these incidents, there were 174 fatalities and 2,860 injuries. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are much more likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury in the event a crash occurs. Even when… READ MORE
Can Motorcyclists Share Lanes in Pennsylvania?
If you have ever seen two motorcyclists ride side by side in a lane of traffic moving in the same direction, then you have seen lane sharing. Not to be confused with the controversial practice of lane splitting. As of this writing, California is the only state in the country that allows lane splitting. Even there, the state did not… READ MORE
How Do Helmet Laws Affect Motorcycle Accident Cases?
There is no denying that motorcycle helmets save lives and prevent serious brain injuries if a motorcyclist crashes. In Pennsylvania, all motorcyclists under the age of 21 have to wear motorcycle helmets, regardless of whether they are the driver or the passenger on the motorcycle. Riders over the age of 21 are allowed to opt-out of wearing helmets if they… READ MORE
Who is Liable in a Single-Vehicle Accident?
In most situations, vehicle accidents that occur throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania involve more than one party. This could include multiple vehicles, vehicles versus pedestrians, vehicles versus bicycles, etc. However, there are also a significant percentage of accidents that involve only one vehicle. Many people who are injured in single-vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania automatically assume they will be at-fault for… READ MORE
Who Is Liable in a Sideswipe Accident?
Vehicle accidents can be scary experiences, and they usually happen unexpectedly. One of the most common types of vehicle accidents that occur throughout Pennsylvania each day are sideswipe accidents. A sideswipe incident occurs when two vehicles are moving in the same direction, and one vehicle strikes the side of the other vehicle. There are various reasons why these types of… READ MORE
Who Is Liable in a Side-Impact Accident?
Side-impact collisions, commonly referred to as T-bone collisions, often result in severe injuries for drivers and passengers. There are various ways in which side-impact collisions occur throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and they often occur due to the careless or negligent actions of one or more drivers. Here, we want to discuss some common causes of T-bone collisions as well… READ MORE
Who Is Liable in a Left Turn Accident?
Making a left turn may seem like a routine thing to do on the roadway, and in reality, every driver usually makes a left-hand turn multiple times each time they get behind the wheel of their vehicle. Unfortunately, unsafe left turns often result in car accidents that can cause severe injuries to victims. Here, we want to discuss how left… READ MORE