When you take Interstate 376 or 279 through Pittsburgh, you may see many crazy drivers. You do your best to avoid them, but sometimes you can’t do anything. And with everyone moving at high speed, you may not be able to prevent getting into a serious accident. A...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Drowsy driving and its safety risks
Pennsylvania residents should know that adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Failing to achieve this can lead to drowsiness throughout the day. For drivers, drowsiness is risky because it hinders...
U.S. drivers continue to make dangerous choices
Despite a decade of strict laws, rigorous enforcement and an onslaught of public safety campaigns, recent surveys have found that the majority of drivers throughout the U.S. and Pennsylvania continue to make the decision to drive distracted. A 2017 Consumers Report...
What are the right of way rules involving pedestrians?
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable on roadways in Pennsylvania. They are no match for a vehicle speeding down the road in a collision. That is why it is up to drivers to pay attention and know the right of way rules when it comes to pedestrians. This will help to...
We discover who is responsible for injuries
One of the things that many people do not understand about the Pennsylvania system for personal injury law is that they may be able to seek compensation from multiple parties. At The Homyak Law Firm, P.C., we make a point to analyze our clients' cases from this...
Keeping an uninsured motorist from eluding responsibility
When people are involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania, one of the first things they should do is exchange insurance information with each other. This seemingly minute action is imperative to both parties’ ability to receive assistance in paying for the damages to...
Is fault undeniable in single car accidents?
When you get in a single-car auto wreck in Pennsylvania, you assume you have no one to blame but yourself. After all, no one pushed you into that telephone pole, or another aggravated driver did not force you to veer into the ditch. Now you have to file a claim with...