Road construction seems to be all over in the summer, especially on busy roads and highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Many motor vehicle accidents occur in construction work zones. Drivers are often anxious when driving in work zones. If this sounds like you,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Filing a wrongful death claim after a car accident
Car accidents can have devastating consequences, including serious injuries and death. When a loved one is fatally injured due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, it can be very difficult for the family members left behind. When a person passes away because of...
Who’s going to pay my medical bills?
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...
Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault insurance state
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...
Court reviews “stacking” provisions of uninsured motorist law
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...
5 signs that a senior should give up driving
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...
The worst road for safety in the United States runs through Pennsylvania
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...
Bear causes rear-end collision and one death
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...
Car accident shuts down portion of I-81
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...
Where do most car accidents occur in Pennsylvania?
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...