Blog Posts - Car accidents
Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Injuries in PA
Car accident injuries can be debilitating, inhibiting a person from living a full life. Each state has specific laws indicating how long you must file a lawsuit for a personal injury. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania only permits injured parties two years to seek compensation for their injuries following a car...
How Are TBIs Treated?
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are among the most life-altering and costly injuries you can suffer in an auto crash. They can turn life upside down in an instant, physically, emotionally, and financially. Unfortunately, insurance providers will attempt to downplay your symptoms or delay your claim, knowing that TBI treatment...
As A Passenger, Can I Sue After a Car Accident?
Yes. You can sue the at-fault driver to pursue compensation for your injuries as an injured passenger in a car accident. Suffering injuries in a crash can be traumatizing and overwhelming. However, you are legally entitled to hold the negligent party responsible for your damages, whether it’s the driver you...
What to Do If Someone Flees The Scene of an Accident?
If the driver who hit your car flees the scene of the accident, there are certain steps you should take to ensure that you recover compensation, whether or not the hit-and-run driver is found. If you can, you should park your car away from traffic, check for any injuries, call...
What Are the Most Common Types of Truck Accidents?
Large commercial trucks are a critical part of our economy, transporting goods across the country every day. However, their size and weight also mean that accidents involving trucks can be particularly devastating. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious truck accident, seeking the right legal...
What Are The Most Common Injuries After A Car Accident?
From minor fender-benders and life-changing collisions to fatal crashes, the aftermath of these car accidents can result in various injuries, with the following being the most common: Bone Fractures Whiplash Head and Brain Injuries Neck and Back Injuries Spinal Cord Injuries Internal Injuries Emotional Injuries If you or a loved...
Who Is Liable for a Pileup Accident on a Freeway?
Every car accident is dangerous, but when more than two cars are involved, the risk factor spikes. Pileups are also more legally complex than two-car and single-car accidents and determining where liability lies can be especially challenging. If you were injured in a freeway pileup that was caused by another...
What If I Am a Witness in a Pedestrian Accident?
A pedestrian accident occurs when a person on foot is struck by a motor vehicle driver. Most typically, pedestrian accidents are caused by a motorist backing up, turning, or being distracted and not seeing the pedestrian. As a witness to a pedestrian accident, your credibility will have a direct bearing...
Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?
If you were recently in a car accident, you may be concerned that your settlement will be visible to the public. Generally, car accident settlements are not accessible for public viewing, but court records are public records. While we all value our privacy, your decision to negotiate a settlement with...
When a Driver Who Causes a Car Accident in Pennsylvania Is Underinsured
If you’ve been seriously injured by an underinsured motorist in Pennsylvania, it makes the path forward toward fair compensation that addresses your complete physical, financial, and emotional losses that much more complicated. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to offset your losses, and an experienced car accident attorney in...
What Is Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Why Do I Need It?
If you are not sure what this coverage is or why you need it, you are not alone. Most insurance agents do not fully explain this coverage. It may be the most important insurance coverage you have because it protects you in the event the at fault driver does not...
How is medical treatment paid for after an auto accident?
Every trip in a passenger vehicle comes with a degree of injury risk. While the vast majority of trips are uneventful, the potential for a crash is always there. Most Pennsylvania drivers make safety their top priority and do their best to stay as safe as possible while on public...