If you get into a car accident in Pennsylvania, you could suffer from serious injuries like a spinal fracture. Contrary to popular belief, a spinal fracture doesn't automatically cause paralysis, although it can cause paralysis if it's serious enough. You could suffer...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Comparative negligence and car accidents in Pennsylvania
If you are in a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania, you may be able to obtain compensation even if you were partially at fault. Under the state's modified comparative negligence rule, compensation is awarded to the person who bears less than 51% of the...
The dangers of speeding truck drivers
Pennsylvania truck drivers who partake in the act of speeding are putting themselves and everyone else on the roadway at risk for serious or even fatal injuries. Speeding is a growing problem that many safety organizations are noting when it comes to the trucking...
The serious dangers of fatigued driving
Pennsylvania drivers who crawl behind the wheel when they are fatigued are three times more likely to be involved in a car accident. This statistic may be shocking for many because they don't really think about driving tired. The reality is, driving drowsy can...
Mistakes to avoid after an auto accident
The steps you take after an auto accident can help you get fair compensation for your injuries and property damage. For example, the insurance company does not necessarily have your best interests in mind when investigating the collision and offering a settlement. ...
How to avoid distracted driving
Many drivers in Pennsylvania are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of distracted driving. With thousands of drivers becoming seriously injured or killed due to distracted driving, the issue has never been more serious. What is distracted driving? Eating,...
Symptoms to watch out for after a car accident
For car accident victims in Pennsylvania, it's not uncommon to suffer from aches and pains that last for weeks after the accident. However, some symptoms can be indicative of a more serious injury that wasn't initially diagnosed. If an individual suffers from any of...
Getting immediate care can help victims of catastrophic accidents
Severe vehicular accidents in Pennsylvania often cause catastrophic injuries. In the hours and days immediately following the incident, the focus is to get the treatment to be able to live a quality life. For many victims, the route to resuming a normal life is...
Why large truck accidents happen
Commercial trucks are a key tool in transporting goods to consumers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. However, collisions involving large trucks resulted in 4,761 deaths and tens of thousands of injuries in 2017. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
The 10 most deadly distractions for drivers
Around one in four car accident deaths are the result of distracted driving. Erie Insurance, the insurer based in Pennsylvania, has come out with a report on the top 10 forms of distraction that lead to car accidents, and the results are summarized below. Accounting...