Category: Car Accidents

Key Takeaways: Our experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyers at McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC help injured people clearly document how a collision changed an existing condition. Under Pennsylvania’s Eggshell-Plaintiff doctrine, a negligent driver does not escape responsibility because the victim was unusually vulnerable. The claim must prove that the crash factually caused harm or[…] Read More

Key Takeaways: Our experienced Wilmington car accident lawyers help injured drivers collect from their own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage when the other driver cannot pay the full cost of a crash. Delaware PIP handles early medical bills and lost wages, while UM/UIM coverage can pay for pain, suffering, and other remaining losses. Since the[…] Read More

Key Takeaways: The “tort” option selected on a Pennsylvania auto policy decides whether an injured driver can pursue compensation for pain and suffering after a car accident or only for out-of-pocket costs. A lower premium at signup can mean a smaller settlement later. Reviewing the policy before filing a claim shows which recovery path applies.[…] Read More

While single-vehicle collisions are dangerous, multi-car accidents represent some of the most chaotic and legally intricate events on Pennsylvania roads. And when three or more vehicles collide in a rapid chain reaction, determining who is ultimately responsible becomes a far more complicated endeavor than it is in a standard two-car crash. How Does Pennsylvania Law[…] Read More

Key Takeaways: Philadelphia drivers encounter shifting lane patterns on Interstate 95, the Schuylkill Expressway, and city streets nearly every day. Construction zone accidents often occur when drivers do not adjust quickly enough to a temporary lane shift, a narrowed lane, or a sudden merge. PennDOT reported 1,393 work zone crashes across Pennsylvania in 2025, and[…] Read More

Key Takeaways: Wilmington’s most dangerous intersections for car accidents include 4th Street and Lincoln Street, Market Street and New Sweden Street, and the Boulevard at King Street, where high traffic volume and pedestrian activity combine to produce frequent crashes. Drivers passing through these areas face an elevated risk of collisions, particularly during rush hour. What[…] Read More

Key Takeaways: Our Wilmington car accident lawyers at McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC help injured drivers understand that the question “Are SUVs safer than sedans?” does not have one simple answer. In some crashes, a larger SUV may better protect its occupants. In others, SUVs can create rollover risks, visibility issues, and greater danger[…] Read More

Driverless and semi-autonomous vehicles are no longer a distant concept. They are operating on public roads today, and when they are involved in crashes, the question of legal responsibility becomes far more complicated than in a conventional car accident. Determining who is liable depends on how the technology failed, who was in the vehicle, and[…] Read More