Allowing a friend to drive your car can be a friendly gesture, but car accidents can happen. Understanding what happens when a friend crashes your car, including the insurance and legal implications, is important for everyone involved. Whose Insurance Covers the Damages? When your friend crashes your car, your insurance policy is typically the primary[…] Read More
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Driving Safely on the Schuylkill Expressway
The Schuylkill Expressway, also known as “the Schuylkill,” stretches from King of Prussia to the Walt Whitman Bridge. It runs parallel to the namesake Schuylkill River and serves as the main route into Philadelphia from the west. While convenient on its face, the heavy traffic, sharp curves, and frequent car accidents have earned it the[…] Read More
Questions After a Drunk Driving Accident
Being involved in a car accident is typically a shocking experience in which the details may quickly become fuzzy once your adrenaline kicks in. Combine it with the alarm of being hit by a drunk driver, and your own senses may fail you when it comes time to recall certain details. Therefore, working quickly to[…] Read More
University of Delaware Freshman Killed by Speeding Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist fleeing a traffic stop struck five University of Delaware students on the first day of class, killing an 18-year-old freshman from New Jersey. The other four students were treated for minor injuries. The incident occurred after a university police officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist from committing traffic offenses on East Main and[…] Read More
What Are Back-to-School Driving Safety Tips?
Summer has officially ended and school is back in session. The lazy days of summer have transitioned to making school lunches every day, helping your kids with homework, and driving them to after-school activities. As you head into this busy and hectic time of year, it is a good time to review some important safety[…] Read More
If I Rear-End Someone, Is It Automatically My Fault?
Rear-end collisions are common and often lead to questions about liability. If you rear-end another vehicle, it is generally assumed that you are at fault, but this is not automatically the case. That assumption is based on the idea that a driver should maintain a safe following distance to prevent such accidents. However, this presumption[…] Read More
Why Is Dekalb Pike So Dangerous?
Dekalb Pike, also known as Route 202, is a major thoroughfare in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, connecting many parts of Montgomery County. While it serves as a vital route for commuters and locals, it is also notorious for its high accident rates and hazardous driving conditions. The King of Prussia car accident lawyers at McCann[…] Read More
What Causes Road Rage Car Accidents?
Road rage car accidents have become an increasingly prevalent and dangerous issue on American roads, contributing to a significant number of accidents and injuries. In 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reported that approximately 28 percent of all traffic fatalities were linked to aggressive driving incidents, including those stemming from road rage. What causes drivers[…] Read More
Can Road Debris Cause Car Accidents?
Road debris poses a significant risk to motorists, often leading to car accidents. Road debris includes a wide array of objects found on roadways, including litter like bottles, cans, and plastic bags. Other examples include construction materials like gravel, sand, or asphalt fragments, fallen tree branches, and debris from vehicle crashes, like broken glass or[…] Read More
What If Someone Hit My Parked Car?
Discovering that someone has hit your parked car can be a frustrating and stressful experience, especially when the damage is significant. Many people are unsure of the steps to take when this happens, but there is a process to follow to pursue compensation. What Should I Do First If My Parked Car Is Hit? The[…] Read More