Blog: Car Accident
- Who is Liable For a Sideswipe Accident in Philadelphia?
Jun 13, 2024
Navigating the aftermath of a sideswipe accident in Philadelphia can be complex and challenging, especially when determining liability and pursuing rightful compensation. Sideswipe collisions, where two vehicles traveling in the same or opposite directions make side-to-side contact, often result in significant vehicle damage and personal injuries. Understanding who is at fault in such scenarios is crucial for affected individuals. This guide will help clarify liability issues and outline the legal options available to you in...Read More - Test Your Knowledge About Distracted Driving – What You Know Can Keep You Safe and Those You Care About
Oct 20, 2021
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela In 2015 we lost more than 35,000 in traffic crashes. The percentage increase over 2014 was the largest percentage increase in 50 years. Traffic deaths had been trending downward since 2007 and the early estimates for 2016 indicate that even more of us will be killed than in 2015. The largest percentage increase in 2015 fatalities was for distracted driving,...Read More - Distracted Driving: Teens, You Don’t Have to Drive Like Your Parents
Jul 14, 2021
It’s sad that I need to implore teens not to drive like their moms and dads, but it is necessary. Parents are texting, Snapchatting, accessing Facebook, eating, applying makeup, and putting in contact lenses while driving with their most precious cargo: their children. Over the past month, I have spoken with more than 2,000 teens across the country about distraction-free driving, including Connecticut, Florida, Colorado and Washington D.C. More than 80 percent of those students confirmed...Read More - 4 Signs You Should Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
Jan 19, 2021
If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, you need to know when to hire a car accident lawyer. An auto collision can be traumatizing, both physically and mentally. You may be struggling to process the events that happened. During this time, insurance companies will seek to move quickly to finalize and process claims as soon as possible for as little as possible. Knowing when and how to get an attorney involved helps protect your...Read More - What are the Consequences of Leaving the Scene of an Accident?
Dec 18, 2020
Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident can be an expensive and life-altering mistake. When accidents happen, it can be confusing and traumatic. Adrenaline rushes through your system, your heart races, your pupils dilate, and your body’s “fight or flight” response is engaged in response to a surprising and dangerous circumstance. In the heat of the moment, your judgment can be compromised, but you should never leave an accident scene if it can be...Read More - Here’s How Car Accident Liability is Determined
Nov 24, 2020
If you’ve been in a car accident, liability may not always be as cut and dry as it appears. If you want to know how to determine liability in a car accident, your first step is to look at motor vehicle statutes, which may hold someone as liable even if under the common-law understanding of fault, they may have been the injured party. In addition, a shared liability car accident can occur, in which both...Read More - Complete Guide to the Car Accident Claims and Settlements Process
Nov 23, 2020
The car accident claims process can be confusing and sometimes seems insurmountable. With the right preparation, documentation, and persistence, however, you can get the car accident insurance claim settlement you need to mitigate the financial damages you’ve suffered and help you get back on your feet. An experienced personal injury attorney takes the guesswork out of auto accident claims by guiding you through the process and making sure your rights are protected so you get every...Read More - These are the 9 Most Common Car Accident Injuries
Nov 17, 2020
Common car accident injuries can be painful and disrupt your life. In a car accident, injury of any type is possible, but due to the nature of most collisions, some occur much more frequently than others. Car crash injuries can lead to high medical bills, missed work, and a dramatic change in the victim’s quality of life. Working with an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you recover the costs associated with injury accidents and help...Read More - This is How Long it Takes to Get a Police Report After a Car Accident
Nov 2, 2020
It takes about 15 days to obtain a police report after you get into a car accident in Pennsylvania. How you get your police report may differ depending on the police department compiling it. For instance, you’ll have to mail Pennsylvania State Police directly to request your crash report. Understanding how long it takes to get a police report after an accident can help you make sure you’re following a timeline that protects your rights to...Read More - Lower Back Pain Car Accident Settlements: What Can You Expect?
Oct 27, 2020
The average settlement for car accident back and neck injury claims doesn’t always fit the needs of a specific injury victim. A car accident back injury can look very different from one victim to the next, making it difficult to predict the amount any claim settlement is likely to reach. By understanding the nature of the neck and lower back pain car accident settlement process and how compensation amounts are determined, however, a clearer picture emerges...Read More