Whether someone starts a new job, is fired, takes on a different work schedule or becomes overwhelmed by demanding tasks in the workplace, there are many ways in which people experience job-related changes. These changes are often very challenging and in some...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pennsylvania traffic deaths hit all-time low in 2019
In 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced its lowest number of traffic deaths in a single year since it began keeping records in 1928. This is encouraging for drivers and passengers as well as decision-makers, who have invested significant funds...
What are the compensation laws for Pennsylvania car accidents?
After getting in a motor vehicle crash in Pennsylvania, you may worry that an injury someone else sustained is entirely your fault. Learning more about compensation laws can help you understand what you have to pay in damages. No fault option Pennsylvania allows you...
Three leading causes of motor vehicle accidents
In 2018, more than 36,500 people in the United States died in car accidents. In Pennsylvania alone, fatal crashes claimed the lives of more than 1,100 people. These numbers are lower than years past. Yet, they serve as a reminder that the roads could be safer. Many...
Helping your teenager be comfortable behind the wheel
When you teach your teenager how to drive, your job is to instill confidence while also reiterating the importance of recognizing driving as a privilege. When your children understand the sheer importance of being a responsible and attentive driver in Pennsylvania,...
What are the warning signs of internal bleeding?
Following a car accident, there are many types of injuries that you may develop. While broken ribs and whiplash are not uncommon, one of the most dangerous injuries you can suffer from a car accident is internal bleeding. If not treated promptly, internal bleeding can...
Is that pain in your neck actually whiplash?
It is not uncommon to notice a pain in your neck following a car accident. While you may want to wait and see if the pain will simply go away, you could be doing more harm than good by not seeing a doctor immediately. It is important to receive a diagnosis and...
Your auto insurance may not cover neck sprain
Although you may experience neck strain immediately after a car accident, it could take several hours to a few days before the inflammation increases, and symptoms appear. But as more time passes, the more difficult it can be to prove the injury was the result of the...
Can you file a personal injury lawsuit for a road rage incident?
Motor vehicle accidents can cause serious injuries to you as a driver or a passenger, but what happens when this occurs because of another driver’s bad temper? Incidents of road rage are on the rise, according to CNN, with a 500 percent increase in reported cases over...
Pennsylvania’s three-stage process for teen drivers
Studies have shown that the risk of 16- and 17-year-olds being in a fatal accident increase when there are three or more passengers in the car who are younger than 21. Pennsylvania enacted the Graduated Driver Licensing Law in 1999. According to the Pennsylvania DOT,...