Category: Car Accidents

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

Summer driving comes with a set of hazards that catch many people off guard. While winter weather draws more attention as a seasonal road risk, the summer months bring their own dangerous conditions that contribute to a significant number of serious car accidents each year. A lack of maintenance on a vehicle can raise the[…] Read More

Our Wilmington car accident lawyers see the consequences of dangerous U-turns on a regular basis. A U-turn may seem like a quick fix for a missed turn, but on Wilmington’s congested streets, it can trigger a head-on collision, strike a cyclist, or sweep through a crosswalk full of pedestrians. According to the Delaware State Police[…] Read More

Most drivers know they are supposed to turn on their headlights at night or in poor weather. What many people do not realize is that failing to use headlights properly can do more than earn a traffic ticket; it can also affect who is found at fault after a car accident and how much compensation[…] Read More

A car accident creates ongoing disruptions to one’s life; the injuries and property damages necessitate medical appointments, vehicle repairs, and insurance calls in the following days. While some settlement offers arrive quickly, the payment might not reflect the full impact of the incident. As recovery continues and new information about injuries or costs appears, the[…] Read More