Auto Accidents
What to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault in Pennsylvania
Whether the car accident is a minor fender-bender or a high-speed collision on a highway, you must be ready and prepared to take action to protect your rights, ensure that your bodily injuries and property damage are assessed and taken care of, and secure compensation to cover the costs of your losses. The steps to…
Read MoreThe Domino Effect: How Multi-Car Accidents Happen and How to Avoid Them
While every type of car accident can be traumatic and devastating, one of the most dangerous types that a person can encounter is multi-car accidents. As a result, you may have severe and extensive injuries and property damage, and it can be very difficult to determine who initially caused the crash and should be held…
Read MoreHow Does a Car Accident Settlement Work?
If you and the insurance company for a negligent driver agree to settle your case: The insurance company agrees to pay you a specific amount of money. You agree to withdraw your complaint and not request any more money after you’re paid the settlement amount. Car accident victims should never negotiate with insurance companies on…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Mechanic or Auto Repair Shop for Negligence in Pennsylvania?
There are many reasons a car accident isn’t due to the negligence of a driver. Manufacturers may be liable for defective car parts. Taverns may be liable for serving a visibly intoxicated driver. Car mechanics and auto repair shops may also be liable for your personal injuries or the death of a loved one if…
Read MoreHow Dashcam Footage Can Be a Game-Changer in Your Hanover Car Accident Case
Car accidents can be stressful and confusing experiences. In the aftermath, memories can be hazy, and witnesses may be unreliable. Fortunately, we have technology that can provide valuable evidence in accident disputes: the humble dashcam. This small camera mounted on your dashboard can capture crucial moments leading up to, during, and after a collision. Dashcam…
Read MoreWhen Should I Hire a Harrisburg Injury Lawyer After an Accident?
After being involved in a car accident, it is normal for your mind to race and wonder about what to do or where to turn next. You might be concerned about your injuries, how your passengers are doing, and even how you will accomplish your daily obligations and duties with no vehicle. When dealing with…
Read MoreWhat Is Paul Miller’s Law?
Paul Miller’s Law is a new law in the state of Pennsylvania that would prohibit drivers from holding cellphones or other electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. The law is named after Paul Miller, a 21-year-old man who was killed in a car accident in 2010 by a distracted tractor-trailer driver. The law passed…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Rollover Accident?
If you are riding or driving a vehicle and it tips over onto its side or completely rolls over onto its roof, you have been involved in a rollover accident. During a minor rollover accident, the vehicle may stay on its side, giving you and your passengers the opportunity to escape. However, in a serious…
Read MoreA Deadly 13-Vehicle Crash on Route 30 Also Injured Eight People
The York Daily Record reported a terrible crash on Route 30 in West Manchester Township on April 16, killing one person and injuring several others. Per the report: According to the coroner’s news release, West Manchester Township Police said a box truck heading eastbound struck several vehicles at the intersection of Route 30 and Kenneth…
Read MoreWhat Information Should I Exchange with the Other Driver After an Accident?
You often hear that you must exchange information after a car accident. However, you should know which information you should provide and to whom. The information you provide to the other driver might differ from what you provide to the police or your Hanover car accident attorney. Exchanging driver information is also a legal requirement…
Read MoreNeck and Spine Injuries from Gettysburg Car Accidents
Injuries after car accidents are everyday occurrences. The most common areas you may experience these injuries in are your neck and spine. If you experience injury to the lumbar, cervical, or thoracic spine, you can suffer long-term ailments, including paralysis. Unfortunately, these injuries are common after car accidents in Gettysburg. These injuries are severe and…
Read MoreDo Roundabouts Reduce Car Accidents?
There has been an uptick in the installation of roundabouts throughout Pennsylvania, especially in York. PennDOT has conducted studies on the impact of installing roundabouts. They found it has led to a reduction in car accidents. Car accidents are still possible but happen less often in roundabouts than in York’s other intersections and traffic circles.…
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