If you have been hurt in an accident, you may be thinking about pursuing compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. If you have already begun doing your research, you have probably encountered the phrase “contingency basis.” This blog post will explain what this...
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...
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...
Commercial trucks are much more complicated than the pickup trucks that many of us drive. Many factors come into play when someone is driving a commercial vehicle, and it only takes one problem to cause catastrophic injuries. There is a lot to know about how to...
Though texting and driving grab the headlines, distracted driving encompasses much more. Taking photos and videos, eating or drinking, applying makeup, or turning your head to talk to your passengers can distract a driver from their primary task: driving safely. To...
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...
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...
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...
Injuries from accidents like slipping and then falling are common in Pennsylvania retail stores, government buildings, medical settings and other surroundings where visitors must go but where they have little control. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can...
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that deaths from fall-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have increased. In 2008, there were about four fall-related TBI deaths per 100,000 people; in 2017, that number was closer...