The National Institute of Health reports that motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of eye injuries. Approximately 9,000 eye injuries occur annually due to car accidents. Eye injuries can be incredibly painful and leave drivers with temporary or permanent vision loss. Factors that can cause eye injuries during a crash include: Airbag deployment. Sudden[…] Read More
Category: Personal Injury
How Can I Drive Safely Near a School?
Pennsylvania has many large school districts with thousands of students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. Many of the most populous schools are located in the Greater Philadelphia area. With lots of schools and even more school children attending them, it is very important to drive safely whenever near a school or a school bus.[…] Read More
What Evidence Should I Collect after a Car Accident?
A car accident can leave you flustered and angry, especially when you get injured. Your ability to recover from your injuries often depends on the amount of money you can collect from the at-fault driver. To increase your chances of success, you need to collect specific evidence to help prove your case. Although you may[…] Read More
What are Damages for Neck and Back Pain after a Car Accident?
Neck pain and back pain are common sources of discomfort after a car accident. Even minor car accidents can cause serious disruptions to your life through these types of injuries. Do not discount your pain as something unrelated to your collision just because your accident was minor. Your body is telling you there is something[…] Read More
What Are Some Causes of Accidents at Intersections?
Road and highway intersections require special care and close attention from drivers to help make them their safest. However, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) says about 2.5 million car accidents happen at intersections every year. Intersections account for about 40 percent of the more than six million accidents that happen every year in the United[…] Read More
How Can I Prove I Have Whiplash after a Car Accident?
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer after a car accident, especially rear-end collisions. The problem with whiplash injuries is that they can be difficult to prove, absent additional and more serious personal injury. Whiplash is different for everyone, and the severity of the injury will vary. Because whiplash is unique to[…] Read More
How Should I Handle a Word-Against-Word Car Accident?
With most car accidents and truck accidents, the issue of who was at fault is clear. Rear-end collisions are usually caused by the driver doing the rear-ending. Someone blew through a red light. A driver lost control of their vehicle because they were intoxicated and driving under the influence. All these situations will not have[…] Read More
Can Tailgating Cause a Car Accident?
Tailgating occurs when one driver follows too closely to another and is a significant cause of about a third of all car accidents. Tailgating definitely could cause an accident. Following at a safe distance gives you time to observe what traffic is doing and react accordingly as needed. As long as you have good tires[…] Read More
How Do Small SUVs Perform in Crash Tests?
When you get into an SUV, you expect to have more protection than a regular passenger vehicle, should you get into a car accident. Although you hope that does not happen, you feel comforted that you will be safe. However, that is not necessarily the case. According to a new crash test study by the[…] Read More
What Are Strict Liability Rules for Defective Products?
Every year in the United States, people are injured by different types of products. Products that do not meet the consumer’s reasonable expectations for safety are considered defective or dangerous. Products liability law refers to a specific branch of law concerning liability when consumers are harmed by unsafe goods. In some personal injury claims, the[…] Read More

