Pennsylvania Injury Law Blog
What should you know about T-bone accidents?
When the traffic light turns green, you take your foot off the brake and start rolling through the intersection when another vehicle comes barreling through the red light and right into traffic. Broadside or side-impact collisions, more commonly known as T-bone...
Symptoms you should watch out for after a crash
After a crash, it is common to experience shock. You might not remember how the accident happened. In some extreme cases, you might not even feel pain right away. Regardless of whether or not you are in pain, you must seek medical attention after an accident that you...
What do I do if my child is injured in a car crash?
Parents do everything in their power to protect their children from harm or injury. However, they cannot control other drivers on the road. Car accidents can happen so fast, so it is critical to know what you should do if your child is in the car at the time of an...
Are insurance companies on your side after a crash?
If you are injured by a reckless driver who ran a red light on Pennsylvania roads, you think that the last thing you have to worry about is paying for the damages they caused. After all, you pay your auto insurance premiums each month to make sure you get coverage in...
Limited v. full tort insurance: What is the difference?
If you suffer injuries in a car accident as a result of another’s negligence, you deserve compensation. However, understanding how to pursue that compensation and what your insurance covers can be complex. Pennsylvania requires drivers to have certain insurance...
Is brain development tied to your teen’s reckless driving?
It is no secret that teens fall in the age group most commonly involved in car accidents. In fact, car accidents are one of the top causes of death for teens across the United States. Many people think that teens are not safe drivers because of their inexperience, but...
Not all car accident cases should be settled
The aftermath of a car accident can leave you facing a considerable amount of physical, emotional and financial stress. All this stress, paperwork and pressure from insurance companies can make it tempting to settle the case quickly and avoid the complexity of a legal...
When could the insurance company deny my claim?
You and your family have a lot on your plate after a catastrophic car accident. While you recover from debilitating injuries, you and your family deal with significant emotional and financial stress while you work to get back on your feet. All this stress can compound...
Study: Unbelted passengers in the back seat face a higher risk of fatality
We often discuss how drivers can stay safe behind the wheel, and what they should do after an accident with another negligent driver. However, it is just as important for passengers to be safe as well. One of the best ways passengers can secure their safety is by...
The risk of PTSD after a car crash is very real
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a common part of the human experience for a long time, but it was not truly recognized until the 1970s, after the Vietnam War. In the decades since, PTSD has become a widely known mental health condition that could stem...
