Pennsylvania Injury Law Blog
What should I do if my Uber is involved in an accident?
In just a few years, rideshare companies like Uber have revolutionized the way Pennsylvanians travel as well as how many people make money. Driving for Uber can be a lucrative opportunity, but getting behind the wheel of any vehicle can pose a significant risk to...
Tips to help drivers keep Halloween safe
In past blog posts, we have discussed the increased risks that pedestrians face on Pennsylvania roads. Recent reports have also found that even though traffic deaths are down across the country, the number of pedestrian fatalities is only increasing. According to...
Who is responsible for a truck accident?
Earlier this month, PennDOT reported which counties were the most dangerous regarding truck accidents. Lancaster County fell in second–only down by one from Lehigh County in first place–with 48 fatalities in 2018.Most people in Lancaster understand...
Drunk driving in Pennsylvania: It is entirely preventable
Just because you have a drink or two that happen to contain alcohol, it doesn't necessarily mean you are breaking the law if you then get behind the wheel of a car to drive. Most licensed drivers understand that the easiest way to avoid drunk driving is to fully...
Study: Red-light running accidents at a dangerous high
When the traffic light turns red at the intersection, all drivers know that means they should stop. However, there are still several motorists who disregard red-lights and speed through intersections when it is no longer their right-of-way.In fact, a new study...
Which months are the most dangerous for drivers?
Many people might think that the colder months are the most dangerous ones for Pennsylvania drivers. After all, rain, ice and snow can often make a deadly mix for any kind of vehicle.However, the winter season is not necessarily the most dangerous for drivers. All...
Look out for the signs of drowsy driving
Almost every driver on Pennsylvania roads has gotten behind the wheel when they were probably too tired to drive. Whether it was when they came home from a late event or had to wake up too early to get to the airport, many people admit to driving drowsy. In fact, the...
When your teen is a passenger in a car crash: What can you do?
In a recent blog post, we discussed how car accidents were still the leading cause of death for teenagers and how parents could help their teens become safer drivers. But what about when teenagers are the passenger of a reckless driver?Whether it was because of peer...
Traffic fatalities trending downward, despite increase in 2018
Car crashes happen for all kinds of reasons and to all kinds of people. Even so, it doesn't make them any easier to deal with if it's you or a loved one who experiences it. You might be a responsible driver, but that doesn't mean everyone else will behave the same...
Are crash test dummies failing women?
We have all seen the videos of vehicles hurtling towards a wall during a crash test and watched the crash test dummies jolt forward and hit the airbags. These videos are jarring, but they also give us some level of comfort. After all, the videos show auto...
