[post_thumbnail] Drivers often assume they only need to keep an eye out for other passenger vehicles, trucks, and likewise easily noticed vehicles. As a result, many fail to pay due attention to motorcycles. Motorcycles take up considerably less space than larger vehicles and have a different visual profile. This makes them less noticeable and increases…
[post_thumbnail] For motorcycle enthusiasts, there are few things in the world quite as exhilarating as the open road. Unfortunately, roads also pose extreme hazards for motorcyclists. Other roadway users, such as passenger cars, trucks, vans, or commercial motor vehicle drivers, create many of these hazards. However, motorcyclists bear some responsibility for their safety. This responsibility…
[post_thumbnail] You may have watched trials on television, or been in a courtroom witnessing a trial, and heard the phrase “that is hearsay.” Hearsay is a statement from a person who is not present during a court proceeding—information a third party may claim to know. It may change what the court or jury knows and…
[post_thumbnail] Car crashes are so common that we think of them as part of everyday life. Yet for those involved in them, each car crash is traumatic and dangerous. Car insurance experts estimate that the average driver will file a claim for a car accident about once every 17.9 years or about three to four…
[post_thumbnail] As humans, we sometimes commit errors behind the wheel. Some of those errors seem relatively minor: accidentally over-steering, for example, especially in poor weather conditions. Other errors can lead to more serious problems out on the road: drinking and driving, for example, may lead to immense accident risk, as can driving while distracted. Speeding…
[post_thumbnail] Getting into a Philadelphia car accident can be a harrowing experience. In the immediate aftermath of a wreck, it is only natural to feel shaken up, disoriented, and confused about what to do next. Unfortunately, in those moments, the decisions an accident victim makes can have the most significant consequences. Accident victims can preserve…
[post_thumbnail] Pennsylvania is known for having severe winter weather, often resulting in treacherous road conditions for motorists. Winter weather can affect vehicle performance and driver visibility, sometimes resulting in serious accidents. Here are some of the most common weather conditions that contribute to car accidents in the Philadelphia area. Bad Weather Conditions in Philadelphia That…
[post_thumbnail] Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers can help you with injuries caused by reckless drivers. Like other states, Pennsylvania’s definition of reckless driving covers a wide variety of driver actions and behaviors, many of which can lead to an accident. According to Pennsylvania law, reckless driving occurs when “a person drives any vehicle in willful or…
[post_thumbnail] Every driver should be fully aware of the serious dangers of driving while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. Under Pennsylvania law, [1] a driver can be convicted of impaired driving if their blood alcohol content (BAC) was over 0.08 percent. If their BAC was over the legal limit, the driver will likely be…
[post_thumbnail] Lower back pain from sprains and strains—these common forms of back problems can cause major problems when you have to be out of work and file a workers’ compensation claim. Many of these injuries are invisible, and doctors have trouble diagnosing the root cause of the injury and the resulting pain. Workers may have…
