Is an Accident Settlement Marital Property? In Pennsylvania, more than 350 accidents occur every day on average, and those accidents result in more than 200 injuries that warrant damages. Even if there are multiple plaintiffs in a case, most settlements that a Philadelphia accident attorney helps … [Read more...]
How to Show a Driver Was Impaired When an Accident Occurred
December 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Common Signs of Driver Impairment According to FBI estimates, 1,017,808 drivers were taken into custody for impaired driving in 2016. This includes impairment by alcohol and other controlled substances. If a driver is impaired when causing an accident, he or she may be liable for any damages that … [Read more...]
Recovery for Pennsylvania Dog Bite Victims
December 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Recovering After a Dog Bite in Pennsylvania According to State Farm and the Insurance Information Institute, there were 18,522 dog bite claims made against homeowners' insurance policies in 2017, which totaled nearly $700 million in insurance payouts. When a dog bites a person in Pennsylvania, the … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Personal Injury Claims
November 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Most Important Personal Injury Laws in Pennsylvania If you've suffered from a recent injury and are thinking about filing a claim, it's important that you know more about the personal injury laws in Pennsylvania. In 2016 alone, car accidents resulted in 4.6 million medically consulted injuries. … [Read more...]
What You Can Do to Reduce the Likelihood of a Truck Accident
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How to Prevent Being in a Truck Accident When you're operating a large truck, there are a variety of issues that can bring about an accident. In 2012, 104,000 people were injured in truck accidents, some of which were multi-vehicle crashes. When you want to avoid getting into a truck … [Read more...]
The Most Frequent Causes of Pennsylvania Commercial Truck Accidents
October 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents Over 4,000 fatal commercial truck accidents occur across the United States annually, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Tens of thousands of big-rig accidents take place each year, causing injuries, oftentimes serious ones. … [Read more...]
How a Statute of Limitations Impacts Your Case
October 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
State Law Regarding Personal Injury Lawsuits In 2017, there were 80,612 people injured in traffic crashes in Pennsylvania. When a person is injured in a car accident, he or she may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other expenses. However, an individual generally has a limited amount … [Read more...]
How Attorneys Work to Resolve Auto Accident Cases
September 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation in Auto Accident Cases While traffic-related fatalities continue to be on the decline in Pennsylvania, injuries continue to be a serious concern. In fact, in this state, an average of more than 225 injuries resulting from automobile accidents is sustained each … [Read more...]
Driver-Assistance Technologies Reduce Truck Accidents and Injuries
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How Driver-Assistance Technology Prevents Truck Accidents According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 37,500 Americans were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2016, and 1,188 of these occurred in Pennsylvania. Studies have shown that up to 94 percent of all … [Read more...]
What You Can Do to Reduce Fatigue When Driving Your Truck
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How to Reduce Fatigue When Driving Your Truck Driver fatigue is a serious issue that can play a major role in causing you to be in an accident. It's estimated that 72,000 crashes in 2013 were as a result of drowsy driving. Driving a truck for long distances can be exhausting and problematic when … [Read more...]