Potholes, loose gravel, and stray cargo are more than annoyances. They can cause blown tires, sudden swerves, rollovers, and chain-reaction crashes. When a road hazard leads to injuries, you may wonder who is responsible. Sometimes the answer is a private driver who failed to secure a load. Other … [Read more...]
Injuries Due to Inadequate Lighting in Parking Lots or Stairwells
Poor lighting hides danger. In a dim parking lot, a pothole looks like a shadow. On a dark stairwell, a broken tread blends into the step below it. Underlit areas increase the chance of trips, missteps, collisions with unseen hazards, and even crime. When injuries result, the question becomes who is … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury
When you are injured on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, one of the first questions you may have is how to recover the money you need for medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses. In many cases, your legal options fall into one of two categories: workers’ compensation or … [Read more...]
How Expert Witnesses Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Strengthening Your Personal Injury Claim When you’re hurt because of someone else’s mistake, getting the right help is important. Lawyers often use expert witnesses to make a strong case. These are people with special training and experience who can explain … [Read more...]
Should Anti-Speeding Technology Be Implemented?
Should the U.S. Require Anti-Speeding Technologies? The U.S. has an automobile-centric culture, and the prevailing wisdom is that Americans would not accept the anti-speeding technologies that are now emerging on the market. However, a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) survey … [Read more...]
Some Causes Of Head-On Truck Collisions
Here Are the Top Causes of Head-On Truck Collisions Head-on collisions cause the most fatalities of all truck-related accidents, according to the Department of Transportation. In Pennsylvania, nearly 5% of all truck accidents were head-on collisions, according to PennDOT. Below, we take a closer … [Read more...]
Whiplash Can Be A Serious Long-Lasting Injury
Whiplash Is a Serious and Potentially Debilitating Injury Whiplash is a common injury in car accidents even where the vehicle or vehicles were travelling just 5 to 10 miles per hour. In these low-impact collisions, Allentown personal injury attorneys note that risk of whiplash is at least 35% and … [Read more...]
TMJ Injuries After A Car Accident
Car Accidents and TMJ Disorders Research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association indicates that one-third of people who experience whiplash in an automobile accident also suffer from TMJ disorders. One of the challenges is that these TMJ issues don't necessarily appear … [Read more...]
Some Motorcycle Safety Tips
Essential Motorcycle Safety Tips and Guidelines From lane splitting to dangerous road conditions, there are many reasons why motorcycle accidents happen. In 2022, nearly 15% of the annual traffic fatalities involved motorcyclists. By making yourself visible, remaining alert, and driving sober, … [Read more...]
Were You in an Accident With an Uninsured Motorist?
Obtaining Compensation From an Uninsured Motorist Generally speaking, men are charged more for car insurance than women because they are statistically more likely to cause accidents. However, this doesn't matter if a motorist chooses to avoid buying insurance altogether. Of course, this can have … [Read more...]