Tailgating is one of the most common yet preventable causes of car accidents. When a motorist follows another car too closely while traveling at a high speed, this is extremely dangerous and can result in severe injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, rear-end accidents were responsible for[…] Read More
Category: Personal Injury
Tanker Truck Crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Leaves Three Dead
Three people were killed Saturday when a tanker truck carrying jet fuel caught fire after striking two stopped vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Worcester Township, Montgomery County. The crash occurred on I-476 between the Mid-County and Lansdale exits. Pennsylvania State Police report that a vehicle was stopped in the right lane due to a[…] Read More
Should I Go to Urgent Care or Emergency Room After a Car Accident?
Many people wonder if they should go to an urgent care or an emergency room after a car accident. There can be so many to choose from in highly populated areas, making the decision even more confusing. Urgent care facilities and emergency rooms offer different kinds of medical care, so how does one decide which[…] Read More
Motorcyclist Wanted for Attacking Women and Endangering Two Children Inside Vehicle
A person of interest, who has not yet been officially named, is being hunted down by police, according to Action News. Philadelphia police are seeking a driver who attacked a female driver when he smashed her windshield with two children in the car. The disturbing event occurred over the weekend and is still under investigation.[…] Read More
What Are Some Delayed Injuries to Look Out for After a Car Accident?
Many people involved in car accidents experience injuries that are immediately apparent. However, some injuries caused by car accidents do not show symptoms until days or weeks after the accident. It is essential to be aware of these types of injuries and to seek medical attention if you experience any symptoms. You can still recover[…] Read More
My Injury From a Fall Was Delayed. Do I Still Have a Case?
If you suffered a slip and fall injury on someone’s property, you would want them to pay for the damage they had caused you. After all, many slip and fall injuries can be severe, leading to overwhelming medical bills and time off of work. However, some slip and fall injuries do not appear serious, leading[…] Read More
What if I am Paralyzed After a Car Accident?
Being paralyzed after a car accident is life-changing, whether temporary or permanent. No one ever expects it to happen, and the aftermath can include using a wheelchair, frequent physician and therapist appointments, overwhelming medical bills, and pain and suffering. Paralysis can occur when the spinal cord, its nerves, or the brain is impacted in a[…] Read More
Pennsylvania School Bus Head-On Collision Leaves Nearly 50 Students Hospitalized
On Wednesday morning, a school bus carrying 54 kindergarten through 8th grade students crashed head-on into a tow truck in Luzerne County. The collision occurred on Route 115 when the students were en route to their second day of classes at Bear Creek Community Charter School in Wilkes-Barre, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The bus[…] Read More
How Can I Recover Lost Income After a Car Accident?
Car accidents happen when you least expect them, even if you are a safe and responsible driver who follows the rules of the road and makes safety a top priority. If another motorist is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving while distracted, speeding, or engaging in unsafe or reckless driving behavior, you could[…] Read More
How Is Fault Determined When Merging Lanes Caused a Car Accident?
Following the rules of the road means obeying the speed limit, keeping your attention focused on the road and the other motorists in the vicinity, and avoiding unsafe driving behaviors, like distracted driving, speeding, and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When driving on a busy highway sharing the road with commercial[…] Read More