The shock of a car accident is immediate and lasting. Your first fears are your medical issues, but your next fears are how to pay for those medical bills. If you have been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, wondering how you can pay for your medical bills and...
In at-fault insurance states, when an accident occurs, the at-fault driver is liable for injuries and damages caused by the accident. In no-fault insurance states, certain economic damages will be awarded regardless of who is at fault. Pennsylvania state laws...
Almost all states have adopted laws to address uninsured motorists. Their primary purpose—to set a minimum amount of insurance or security drivers pay for the harm their negligence caused in an accident. One provision of an insurance, permitted in 28 states, including...
The week of Dec. 5-9 is national Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Most of us think of ourselves as excellent drivers. But as we age, our ability to drive safely can slowly fade away. As they reach their 60s, 70s or 80s, even the most conscientious driver can cause...
Drivers in Scranton, Northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout the state are undoubtedly aware of the potential dangers on the roads. Auto accidents can happen in an instant and there are many catalysts for them. This is a problem across the United States. However, one...
When a motor vehicle collides with a wild animal, the results can be tragic, not only for the animal but also for the occupant of the vehicle. A recent fatal accident in Plymouth Township in Luzerne County shows the wisdom of the advice never to stop or slow down for...
Most Pennsylvanians are careful when driving so as to avoid causing or being in an accident. This means they avoid distractions, drive the speed limit or the appropriate speed for the current weather conditions and follow the traffic laws. People who do this are less...
Unfortunately, traffic is a huge problem throughout our state. Have you found yourself stuck behind a sea of red brake lights on I-80, I-81, or the Pennsylvania Turnpike? There is a troubling cause behind many traffic jams: severe auto accidents. Often, accompanying...
We are familiar with the signs of drowsiness should we not get a good night’s sleep or have been awake too long. Most of us understand that there are some tasks we should not do if we are too fatigued to do them safely. While you may be careful not to do anything you...
Car accidents are a negative experience and we do what we can to avoid them by paying attention and driving safely. But there’s not much you can do about other drivers, particularly the negligent ones. And it’s important to understand that, when they injure you,...
