Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania Car Accidents: What It Means for Your Compensation
Car accidents can be a devastating experience, both physically and emotionally. Understanding the legal framework surrounding car accidents in Pennsylvania is crucial, especially when it comes to comparative negligence. But what is comparative negligence? How does it affect the compensation you receive? If you’ve been in a car accident, you need to have a solid […]
The Do’s and Don’ts After a Serious Car Accident in Media, PA
Nobody prepares us for the devastating aftermath of a serious car accident. However, the decisions you make during that time can be critical and may impact your legal recourse for the harm you have suffered. Your choices can ensure your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve. If you were injured in […]
Delayed Symptoms & Injuries After a Serious Car Accident
In the chaos of a car accident, with the full effects of adrenaline at play, it’s not uncommon for victims to not experience the onset of serious injuries immediately. You may be in shock, rightfully preoccupied with vehicle damage, insurance claims, and medical attention for any obvious injuries. You may not realize the full extent […]
Is Adaptive Cruise Control Safe?
Over the past decade or so, vehicle safety has seen major advancements with the help of improved technology. Available in most modern vehicles is adaptive cruise control (ACC), which automatically adjusts your vehicle’s speed based on the speed of the car in front of you, maintaining a safe following distance. It certainly sounds convenient, but […]
What Are the Top Causes of Parking Lot Accidents?
When you think about a car accident, you might envision highways, major damage, and injuries. However, despite slow speed limits, many accidents happen in parking lots. In fact, the National Safety Council (NSC) reported that one in out five car accidents happen in parking lots, with over 50,000 parking lot and garage accidents per year. Because of the […]
Can I Be Sued if I Wave Another Driver in Front of Me?
Traffic regulations are carefully designed by those with experience in understanding terrain, vehicle performance, and ergonomics. They serve to minimize congestion and maximize safety. When someone waves another motorist on in traffic, it can interfere with the carefully considered traffic flow design and signage. Waving another driver on through traffic gives the impression that it is […]
Is It Dangerous to Drive after a Concussion?
A concussion is a potentially serious head injury that could occur at just about any time and in a variety of ways. A slip and fall incident, car accident, sports injury, or a wide range of other potential causes could cause you to suffer a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Whenever […]
Can Tinted Windows Cause a Car Accident?
Tinted windows are popular for various reasons. Many drivers believe that tinted windows improve the look of their vehicles. Other motorists have more practical reasons, like reducing glare or eyestrain. However, there are far more serious issues to consider before adding after-market tinting to a vehicle’s windows. The most important of which is that tinted windows […]
The Majority of Car Accidents Happen Close to Home
Dolphin Technologies analyzed 3.22 million car trips between 2018 and 2019 and found that 25 percent of all accidents happened during the first three minutes of driving. Additionally, another 14 percent of collisions happened within the first six minutes. In the United States, studies reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed similar findings. Approximately […]
Recent Studies Indicate That Updated Headlights will Reduce Accidents
Recent research shows that many vehicle headlights, including halogen bulbs, high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs, and light-emitting diode (LED) lights, are ineffective in several different real-world situations. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), headlights play a vital part to vehicle safety, an often overlooked feature. Many vehicle fatalities occur at night, where […]
