At the scene of a crash in Philadelphia and elsewhere throughout Pennsylvania, it's important to take the name of any witnesses and call the police, who will take notes about what happened and get medical help to the scene, if needed. If you are able, take photos of the scene because very soon, all … [Read more...]
Investigating a Motorcycle Accident
April 2, 2013 by
Motorcycle Accident Investigations When you have been injured while riding on a motorcycle, whether you were operating the bike or just a passenger, motorcycle accident investigations can make the difference between recovering the compensation you need and going without. This blog post identifies … [Read more...]
Hit and Run Occurrences in Pennsylvania — How Should You Respond?
November 30, 2012 by
More Than 70 Years of Combined Personal Injury Legal Help in Philadelphia and Allentown Medically and personally, hit and run accidents can be challenging, because a dangerous and negligent driver chose to flee the scene, thus reducing the victim's chance of a full recovery from injuries. Legally, … [Read more...]
What to Do If You’re in a Hit and Run Accident
August 30, 2012 by
Legal Information in Pennsylvania Normally when you're in a car accident you exchange insurance information with the other driver. If you're hurt, the other driver will work to see to it that you receive the emergency care you need. What do you do, though, when you're injured and the other driver … [Read more...]
Drunk Driving Accidents in Pennsylvania
August 23, 2012 by
For many victims and families, there is little consolation for the pointless and preventable loss that a drunk driving accident can bring. Still, a successful lawsuit for compensation can bring: A sense of closure and fairness. Needed compensation to pay for diminished earning capacity, lost … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Are Injured in a Car Accident
August 13, 2012 by
What to Do If You Are Injured in a Car Accident Motor vehicle accidents happen in the blink of an eye. No matter how careful you are, you cannot control the actions of other dangerous drivers on the road. If you have suffered injuries as a result of someone else's careless or reckless driving, or … [Read more...]
Boating Accidents
July 25, 2012 by
Boating is one of the most pleasurable experiences a person can have in the summer. It is also one of the most dangerous. People often don't treat boats as motor vehicles. They don't give them the same respect they would a car. Some people routinely drink and drive on boats, especially speedboats … [Read more...]
Public Transportation Injuries
July 3, 2012 by
As the price of gas has steadily crept up over the last decade, more and more residents of the greater Philadelphia area have turned to public transportation to get to jobs, school, medical appointments and other places they need to go. While the statistics show that there are far fewer serious and … [Read more...]
The Primary Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
May 30, 2012 by
Major Causes of Motorcycle Accidents In a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2006, a motorcycle accident results in a fatality more than six times as often as a car crash. The NHTSA found that there were more than 72 fatal crashes per 100, 000 accidents for … [Read more...]
Teen Driving
May 11, 2012 by
What is the number one killer of teenagers in America? It's not drugs…it's motor vehicle accidents. According to a recent study, more than 14,000 teenagers are killed in car accidents every year. Even though teenagers comprise just 13% of all licensed drivers, they account for almost a third of … [Read more...]