When you get in a car accident, one of the first issues that arises is the question of whether you are at fault. Knowing how to determine liability is especially important to figure out how you should proceed legally. At the scene As with many accidents, law...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Types of brain injuries motorcyclists suffer in crashes
Motorcycle safety experts recommend motorcycle riders and passengers wear helmets, and for good reason. A motorcycle helmet, however, is not a guarantee you will not suffer a brain injury if you are hit by a car or truck. Examples of injuries Helmets reduce the force...
Legal options for severe car accidents in Pennsylvania
According to 2018 data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, nearly one in every 44 Pennsylvanians will experience a car accident in their lives. In 2018, more than 1,100 people lost their lives in crashes in Pennsylvania. These deaths can wreak havoc on...
How to take photos after a motor vehicle accident
Being in a motor vehicle accident can be an incredibly stressful experience. Injuries sustained from an accident can have significant long-term effects, and damages to your car can also wrack up significant expenses, on top of any medical costs. The last thing you...
Top summer driving hazards
Winter is considered king of hazardous driving conditions, but summer is no slouch. Longer days mean more activity and more opportunities for trouble. June, July, and August see an increase of drunk drivers on the road and, subsequently, the most alcohol-related...
4 safety tips for new motorcycle riders
Whether you are new to riding a motorcycle or revisiting an old hobby, you are likely excited to answer the call of the open road. However, before you go out on your first ride, it’s critical to remember that riding motorcycles can be a deadly activity. Motorcyclists...
What to do after a traffic accident to protect your legal rights
Regardless of fault, car accidents are stressful experiences. Between property damage and injury, it may be hard to remember what to do in the wake of an accident. Keep the following guidelines in mind after a traffic collision. Following these steps should protect...
Who is at risk for drowsy driving?
Imagine you just finished a 12-hour overnight shift. It’s finally time to make your way home. As you drive, you only have one thing on your mind – sleep. The sun isn’t up yet, and your eyelids feel heavy. The next thing you know, you’re face to face with another...
Injured truck driver sues after train-crossing accident
It may seem strange for a truck driver to file suit after he pulled his truck into the path of an oncoming train. But in this case, as in many others, there is a question regarding whether the accident would have happened if authorities had taken enough responsibility...
States urged to keep records of impaired school bus drivers
Your child is 70 times safer going to school on a school bus than riding in your car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. You simply cannot argue with reliable, well-collected, carefully analyzed data. Unfortunately, there is no such data...