It’s true that individual car accidents happen for many different reasons. Common causes include distracted driving, drunk driving, aggressive passing, speeding and more. External factors, such as poor visibility or slick roads due to weather conditions, can also play...
Personal Injury
The elements of negligence: 4 key factors
Car crashes can have devastating consequences, including serious injuries and even fatalities. There are also financial consequences. Victims are often left with medical expenses and they may have to be absent from work for sustained periods while they recover. While...
The long-term costs of a spinal cord injury
If you suffer from a spinal cord injury, you must think about the long-term impact when calculating the financial damages. You may have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, such as if you suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident that they caused. You...
What happens if I don’t file a personal injury claim in time?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is generally two years from the date of the injury. This time limit is crucial because it determines how long you have to take legal action after an accident or injury. If you fail to file...
Were you injured by negligent driving?
All drivers owe one another a duty of care. Essentially, this means doing their best not to cause accidents. When a driver breaches this duty of care, this is referred to as negligence. Negligence is the cause of millions of road traffic collisions every year in the...
What can you do to reduce the chance of a rear-end collision?
Rear-end collisions are a common cause of injuries on the nation’s roads. Yet every day, you see hordes of drivers following each other too closely. To avoid rear-ending someone, all you really need to do is stay far enough back and pay attention. If you get too close...
3 forms of evidence that strengthen most car accident claims
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can go beyond just your physical recovery. Like so many others, you may face substantial financial burdens after a crash that results in severe injuries. Accident-related medical bills and lost wages are two examples to...
The danger of relying on auto safety technology
Modern automobiles have a lot of features designed to keep drivers safe and prevent accidents. They have backup cameras, collision warning systems, blindspot monitoring systems and even automatic braking systems. In a lot of cases, these are more effective than a...
Tips for driving safely on the ice
When the winter weather hits, it’s very important to know how to drive on the snow and the ice. The loss of friction and control can be very disconcerting for new drivers, but there are steps to take to navigate the road safely. What are some things you should keep in...
Have you prepared a winter safety kit for your vehicle?
As we enter the winter months, driving becomes much more hazardous. The nights and mornings are darker, and the roads can be frozen over. Throughout this period, you can adjust your driving behavior accordingly, such as slowing down and leaving a greater distance...