Potential clients often call our office and share that they were involved in a car or motorcycle accident, but were later told that, because they were “at fault,” they couldn’t pursue damages. This is absolutely not true. Even if you shared in the cause, you can – and deserve to be – compensated for your […]
Sometimes auto accidents leading to catastrophic injuries are not the fault of another car or driver. Sometimes these accidents are caused by a dangerous condition of the roadway itself. When this is the case, the injured parties can look to hold the city or state who is responsible for the road accountable for their injuries. […]
By William M. Davis About half of all car crashes are due to poorly maintained roads, which opens the possibility of holding a city or county responsible for your accident. From potholes to shoulder drop-offs, missing guardrails and barriers, or even snow and ice, if a hazard on the road is due to negligence, it […]
Most states require drivers to carry liability insurance in case of an accident. However, not everyone follows the rules. If you are in an accident caused by an uninsured driver, things can get complicated. A recent article in Forbes explains the process. When someone is at fault in a car accident, they are responsible for […]
By Steven B. Patton Due to a recent change in the law, if you are in an accident in your work vehicle that was not your fault, your personal insurance company must compensate you for your injuries if you have uninsured motorist coverage. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance may cover your salary and medical costs, […]
America has a transportation system designed to move cars quickly, but not people safely, according to an article in the New York Times. As a result, the U.S. surpasses other developed nations in roadway deaths, putting drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians at risk. The article described how America’s roadway fatalities were similar to other countries […]
Inexperience behind the wheel combined with some risky driving behaviors make teens more prone to accidents, including deadly ones. One report cited the risk of accidents being higher for teens ages 16-19 than for any other age group. Here are the top findings: During the first few months after getting a license, a 16-year-old’s crash […]
An estimated 38,000 people are killed in car crashes each year and even more are injured, resulting in a substantial amount of monetary damages. If you’re a victim of a car crash, the person responsible is expected to cover damages, which can mean a number of things, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has released its annual crash statistics, revealing that statewide crashes in Pennsylvania increased nearly 12% from 2020 to 2021. What were the top causes of crashes in Pennsylvania this past year? Intersection crashes represented the greatest number at 43,647. Close behind at 41,884 were crashes involving single vehicles run […]
You’re injured in a car accident and the other driver is at fault. Can you sue for injuries as well as pain and suffering? That answer, as explained recently in an article in Forbes Advisor, depends upon two things: (1) where you live and (2) whether you have full or limited tort insurance. Torts are […]
