If you got injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to a personal injury settlement. The amount of compensation you receive depends on several factors. Understanding these factors can help you get a better idea of what to expect. Severity of your...
Personal Injury
Top 10 personal injury myths debunked
Misconceptions often surround personal injury cases, leading to confusion and hesitation when pursuing rightful claims. It’s important to understand the top personal injury myths that frequently mislead people so you don’t fall for them. 1. Only severe injuries...
Understanding liability in multi-vehicle accidents
Multi-vehicle accidents involve three or more vehicles and often happen on highways or busy roads. They can become complex, especially when determining who is at fault. Those involved need to understand the rules of liability in these accidents. How liability works in...
What does contingency basis mean?
When dealing with a personal injury matter, most attorneys will take a case on a contingency basis. However, some clients may not understand what this means. Contingency basis refers to the payment arrangement in a personal injury case or other situation where the...
How can people get burns during a car crash?
In the chaotic aftermath of a car crash, one of the most devastating injuries individuals may face is burns. These injuries can result from a combination of factors. Understanding the dynamics of how burns occur in car crashes sheds light on the severity of these...
Education and technology have lowered young driver fatalities
The Associated Press reported a 45% decrease in deadly accidents involving young drivers from 2002 to 2021. Addressing the issue of young driver fatality rates has become increasingly important. This significant transformation has been the result of a powerful...
Documentation at an accident scene
Have you ever been in a car accident? Adrenaline floods your system, your mind spins and you have difficulty getting your head around what just happened. If you received an injury, you may not even feel it. You may have done research on what you should do after an...
Predictable effects on driving of BAC levels
Vision, coordination, reasoning, balance and the ability to process information are all negatively impacted by your blood alcohol content. You need all of those things to safely operate a vehicle. While you are not legally impaired until your BAC reaches .08, you will...
How to prevent hydroplaning
There is a high risk to you of being in a car accident in wet conditions. Hydroplaning, which causes you to lose control of your car as the car tires slide on a wet surface, is a common cause of auto accidents when the pavement is wet. Here are ways for you to avoid...
3 common myths about drowsy driving
You likely already understand the risks of using a cellphone while driving but driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous. And many people underestimate the effects drowsy driving can have on their ability to drive safely. According to the National Highway Traffic...