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The complexities of driving a big truck in Pennsylvania
Construction zones, gravel-covered roadways and slick surfaces cause Pennsylvania auto accidents throughout the year. Even when you focus on the road, a crash can happen. Big truck involvement can add complexity and severity to collisions on I-78, Route 22 and the...
Your auto insurance may not cover neck sprain
Although you may experience neck strain immediately after a car accident, it could take several hours to a few days before the inflammation increases, and symptoms appear. But as more time passes, the more difficult it can be to prove the injury was the result of the...
Know the rules before filing a premises liability claim
Pennsylvania business owners and managers have a broad range of responsibilities, from increasing sales to managing budgets and staff. However, a crucial part of their duties includes keeping their customers safe. If you slip and fall while at a business, they may be...
Can you file a personal injury lawsuit for a road rage incident?
Motor vehicle accidents can cause serious injuries to you as a driver or a passenger, but what happens when this occurs because of another driver’s bad temper? Incidents of road rage are on the rise, according to CNN, with a 500 percent increase in reported cases over...
Causes of indoor slip-and-fall accidents
While many slip-and-fall accidents occur outside, inside slip-and-fall incidents also are common. Learning what areas are most dangerous while shopping or maintaining a building is important for owners. Staircases Stairs with rough edges or otherwise slippery surfaces...
Pennsylvania’s three-stage process for teen drivers
Studies have shown that the risk of 16- and 17-year-olds being in a fatal accident increase when there are three or more passengers in the car who are younger than 21. Pennsylvania enacted the Graduated Driver Licensing Law in 1999. According to the Pennsylvania DOT,...
How is liability in car accidents determined?
When you get in a car accident, one of the first issues that arises is the question of whether you are at fault. Knowing how to determine liability is especially important to figure out how you should proceed legally. At the scene As with many accidents, law...
How can you drive defensively in a semi truck?
While operating a truck on a highway, you may observe many people in cars who are unaware of blind spots in your mirrors. Some drivers tend to turn sharply or be otherwise dangerously close to causing an accident. By learning to drive defensively, you can help prevent...
Talking on the phone: Distracted driving or overreaction?
Many states, including Pennsylvania, have implemented a hands-free law to persuade drivers focus on the road instead of their phones. While this law is a great step in the right direction, phone calls are still permitted. Phone conversations can become extremely...
Study finds drivers see bicyclists as “less than human”
Motor vehicles and bicycles must share the same rules and responsibilities on the road. However, while the law may see cars and bikes as equals, an alarming number of drivers have reported that they devalue the lives of cyclists. According to a recent Australian study...
