Personal Injury
Q&A with Timothy Salvatore: Navigating winter weather accidents
The two most common calls that we receive during inclement winter weather at KBG are concerns regarding pedestrians slipping and falling and motor vehicle accidents due to slippery conditions. Timothy Salvatore, one of KBG’s personal injury lawyers, discusses common questions regarding injuries caused by winter weather accidents. Who is at fault for when a pedestrian…
Read MoreHoliday Travel – What to avoid and driving tips on how to be safe
The holiday season can be a dangerous time for drivers. The end of daylight savings, cold weather conditions, increased traffic and traveling long distances can be a risky combination. These five safe driving tips on how to travel this winter will help you to avoid collisions and give you the confidence you need to stay…
Read MoreHow to Handle Your Teen’s First Car Accident
Teen drivers, between the ages 16 and 19, are three times more likely to be involved in a vehicular accident than those who are older than 20. It is your duty as a parent to be confident in handling your teen’s car accident if or when it occurs. What to Do If a Teen Car…
Read MoreDuty of care and premises liability: 2 types of negligence claims
From slip-and-fall claims to auto crashes, there is no limit to the variety of accidents that can cause personal injury. When an individual’s negligence is the cause of another person’s injury, the injured person might have the right to file a personal injury claim against the neglectful party. Duty of care and premises liability are…
Read MoreFall a Dangerous Season for Pedestrians
In Pennsylvania, pedestrian accident fatalities decreased 27% (from 201 to 146), from 2018-2020. There are many theories as to why the increase occurred, from more people are walking to more motorists are driving bigger vehicles, and both motorists and pedestrians may be more distracted. The fall is an especially dangerous time of the year for…
Read MoreStop, Drop and Plan: Thinking Ahead for Family Fire Safety
You know what you’re supposed to do if there’s a fire — at least, you think you do. Stop, drop and roll, right? Well, that might be best if the fire’s already on your body. But what about the crucial moments before it gets that far? How can you protect both yourself and your family…
Read MoreSafety on the Green: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Golfing Accident
It’s a beautiful summer afternoon: The sun is shining, the grass is green, the sky’s a cloudless blue. You’re ready to gather your golf clubs and play a few holes with friends. What could possibly go wrong? Even sports that might seem relatively tame have the potential to go awry. From golf cart accidents to…
Read MorePennsylvania’s School Bus Safety: What You Need to Know
Many fatal accidents that involve students riding the bus to and from school occur when children are entering or exiting the school bus, not when the bus is moving. Each year an estimated 19 children in the U.S. are killed getting on the bus. As a Pennsylvania driver it is your responsibility to understand and…
Read MoreQ&A with Ted Kennett: How can I maintain my mental health after a personal injury?
A physical injury can be devastating for anyone. Whether you’re off your feet for a few days or years, it is likely you will experience some measure of depression or other mental health injuries. Following an injury, it can be easy to focus on your physical limitations. Your mental and emotional well-being is just as…
Read MoreHow to Safeguard Your Swimming Pool This Summer
Investing in a swimming pool might seem like a stress-free decision for you and your family to make, but it comes with its own set of responsibilities. Cleaning the filter and balancing the chemical levels are expected chores, but what most families who invest in a swimming pool do not consider, are the mandatory steps…
Read MoreSet Up a Safe Summer for Your New Driver
The hot summer months are historically known to be dangerous for new drivers. Roadways are crowded with eager vacationers, inexperienced teens and homebound college students. Teen drivers have crash rates nearly 4 times those of drivers 20 and older per mile drive. High crash rates and the freedom of summer can be a deadly mixture.…
Read MoreI Got Hit by a Car on My Bicycle. What Should I Do Next?
Bicycling is both a mode of transportation and a fun, healthy activity; however, it often poses risks, particularly when you are sharing a roadway with motor vehicles. In Pennsylvania in 2020, 22 fatal accidents involved bicyclists. With such high numbers it is important, that as a cyclist, you are aware of Pennsylvania’s bicycle safety laws…
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