Semi-trucks pose a particularly serious threat to motorists during winter months in Pennsylvania. This was made abundantly clear after a trucker recently barreled through a crowd of pedestrians on a snowy highway, causing five fatalities. Information about this incident is still emerging, but we know that all five victims came from the same family. If your loved one lost their life in a preventable semi-truck accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering about the potential for legal action. Five Women Killed After Semi-Truck Collision  On January 17th of 2024, various sources reported a ..read more

Any time you get onto the roadway, there is the possibility of getting into a crash. Accidents happen every day in Pennsylvania. There are a lot of vehicles on the road and people make mistakes. They’re in a hurry. They’re distracted. They have a lot on their minds. Car accidents can happen everywhere, so as a driver, you need to know how to avoid them so you can keep you and your family safe. Here are some common car crashes you should be aware of. Rear-End Accidents Rear-end accidents are the most common crashes and they’re also the most avoidable. They are caused by a driver hitting the veh ..read more

Strong evidence is very important if you want to receive a fair, adequate settlement in a personal injury lawsuit after a car crash. While many individuals rely on witness testimony, police reports, and other forms of evidence, a dashcam represents a unique prospect. If you have footage of the accident that caused your injuries, you might be wondering whether you can legally use this to prove negligence in court. On the other hand, you might be wondering whether another driver in the collision can use their dashcam footage against you. The best way to answer these questions is to consult with ..read more

Pennsylvania has the third-highest number of deer-vehicle collisions in the United States. Hitting a deer or swerving to avoid a collision with wildlife on the road can be dangerous. The majority of deer-vehicle accidents involve property damage, but many crashes can also result in personal injury, especially if the driver is swerving to avoid the animal. A recent deer-vehicle collision in Pennsylvania illustrates the dangers of crashes involving wildlife. Deer-Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania As reported by the Lehigh Valley Live, a man died from critical injuries after a motorcycle accident ..read more

After a car accident, many people contact a lawyer right away. Others, meanwhile, are hesitant to hire a Scranton auto accident lawyer up until their case goes to court. So, when is the right time to hire a car crash attorney in Scranton or other parts of Pennsylvania? We are going to discuss four situations in which you should consider hiring a car accident lawyer in Pennsylvania. The Other Party Blames You for the Accident Pennsylvania is a modified comparative fault state, which means being blamed for a vehicle crash could bar you from obtaining any compensation. In Pennsylvania, you are no ..read more

As a parent, you hope that you never receive the dreaded call that your teenager has been in a car accident. One-fifth of all first-year drivers will be involved in a car accident. After you learn that your teen is not seriously injured, you may become calmer and wonder what your next steps should be. The next moments to the next few weeks can play a crucial role, not only in the outcome of the car accident but in how your teenager learns to handle challenges and adversity. Drive to the Scene of the Car Accident If you are able to get to the scene of the car accident, do so as soon as possible ..read more

The act of texting and driving has been in the news lately, given the many states that have recently enacted bans. However, the wider classification of distracted driving encompasses more than just texting, and it causes even more injuries and fatalities than those ascribed to texting alone. If you have been the victim of a distracted driver, you may very well have a good case to seek compensation from them if you can establish their negligence. Multiple Types of Distraction Cause Danger Texting while driving is a dangerous habit, but it is only one of the patterns of distraction that happen o ..read more

On the morning of May 29, four people were injured when an SUV owned by the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) collided with another car, then seemed to lose control, driving up a sidewalk and into a building. Two people in the SUV, a female pedestrian and one passenger in the car were transported to nearby hospitals, though their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening as of this writing. While it is obviously good that no one was severely injured, it still raises the prospect of liability on the part of the PFD. If you are ever involved in an accident with a government vehicle, there a ..read more

Despite how common rainy days are at the beginning of every year, many drivers still do not take adequate precautions when they drive on wet roads. Given that a recent bulletin from the American Meteorological Society found that even a tiny amount of rain noticeably increases accident risk, it is important that you take all possible precautions to minimize your own risk of accident. Do Not Speed! While this can sound self-evident, speed is one of the top factors in rain-related collisions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) estimates that roughly 21 percent of all collisions per year ..read more

Pennsylvania winters are both beautiful and potentially dangerous, especially if you are on the road a lot for work or pleasure. While most drivers know to slow down and be careful in snowy weather, there will always be a few who ignore the potential dangers. If you or a loved one have been injured in a winter weather-related auto accident, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries, especially if you are able to show that the weather created a more dangerous situation than might otherwise have happened. Statistics Show Heightened Danger  Winter weather’s unpredictability ..read more