Blog: Car Accident
- What is PIP Insurance in Pennsylvania?
Oct 30, 2019
Pennsylvania may have set of unique laws regarding insurance coverage, but it is largely a no-fault state – those who are involved in an accident file a claim with their own insurance provider, regardless of who is at fault. In order to help facilitate this system, personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage is legally required by the state for all licensed drivers. What is PIP Insurance? Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage helps cover a driver’s personal medical...Read More - Penalties for Driving Without Insurance in Pennsylvania
Oct 30, 2019
Every driver who operates a vehicle on the roads in Pennsylvania are required to have car insurance. Unfortunately, not every driver abides by this rule and runs the risk of serious financial penalties if caught. The state of Pennsylvania requires each driver to purchase a minimum of $5,000 for medical benefits, $15,000 for bodily injury (per person), $30,000 bodily injury per accident and $5,000 for property damage. These medical benefits and liability insurance coverages required...Read More - Steps to Take after a Rideshare Accident in Philadelphia
Oct 30, 2019
The drastic increase of ridesharing use has transformed the way we travel. The goal of these ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are to ease the transportation process whether that is a night out drinking, a ride to work, lack of a personal vehicle, or simply a convenient ride. Uber is available in 600 countries and drivers complete 14 million rides each day. While ridesharing does have positive impacts on the environment and the ease...Read More - What to Do After a Hit and Run Accident
Jul 11, 2019
A simple car accident can be a stressful experience, but if the other driver sped off without stopping, it can outright ruin your day. Without the information of the other driver, you may be left without a proper avenue for an insurance claim – and you may not have the ability to file other charges against the at-fault driver. Fortunately, in these circumstances, you may have other solutions that can help you receive the compensation you...Read More - Can You Sue for PTSD After a Car Accident?
Jul 11, 2019
If negligence was involved in a car accident, you may be able to file a claim against the at-fault party for financial compensation for your damages, along with the lasting pain and suffering associated with PTSD. What is PTSD? PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that is defined by sufferers’ inability to recover from a sudden traumatic event they have either experienced or witnessed. As a result, car accident survivors may experience PTSD. The American Psychological...Read More - Who is At Fault in a Car Accident When Backing Up?
Jul 11, 2019
Parking lots can routinely be one of the most stressful places to operate a vehicle. With multiple cars all around, tight spaces, and unpredictable pedestrians, an accident can easily occur if you are not constantly looking around you. One of the most common types of parking lot accidents occur when vehicles are backing out of their space. Car accidents when backing up may seem like minor fender benders or harmless bumps by vehicles, but they can...Read More - Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws
Apr 19, 2019
Children are extremely vulnerable in motor vehicle collisions. In 2016, 723 children 12 and under died in U.S. car accidents. An additional 128,000 suffered serious injuries. Child safety seats and harnesses give children a much better chance of survival in a car accident. Yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 618,000 children rode in vehicles without the proper safety strategy in a single year. Like all states, Pennsylvania has...Read More - What Is Highway Hypnosis?
Apr 3, 2019
Highway hypnosis, or white line fever, can occur when a driver has been driving for too long. Staring at the lines in the road can produce a hypnotic effect. A driver experiencing highway hypnosis may be able to operate and control the vehicle in a normal, safe manner – yet he or she will have no recollection of doing so later. Driving on autopilot is a form of highway hypnosis. Allowing highway hypnosis to take...Read More - Pennsylvania Seat Belt Laws 2020: Complete Guide
Mar 27, 2019
A seat belt could be the only thing standing between a motor vehicle passenger and a fatal injury. Manufacturers have designed motor vehicles to protect users from injury only if they wear safety restraint systems. A seat belt could be the difference between life and death. It is your responsibility to ensure you and all passengers – including children – obey Pennsylvania’s safety restraint laws. Otherwise, you could face serious injuries and legal penalties. Seat Belt...Read More - Is Lane Splitting Legal in Pennsylvania?
Mar 8, 2019
Lane splitting, or lane filtering, is the act of driving a motorcycle between two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. Many motorcyclists believe in lane splitting for faster and safer travel. It remains illegal, however, in all states except California. Lane splitting is a highly debated topic in and out of the motorcycle community. This has led to delays in potential lane splitting legalization in other states. If a motorcyclist in Pennsylvania drives...Read More