Blog: Car Accident

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

2017 Pennsylvania Car Crash Statistics

Aug 15, 2018

The most recent data available for accidents in Pennsylvania are from 2017. The statistics released by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation highlight the risk of accidents and the most common contributing factors: In 2017, individuals reported around 15 crashes per hour. Every day, at least three people died. In 2017, the economic loss due to traffic crashes was $1,414 to every man, woman and child in Pennslyvania. 128, 188 crashes were reported and 1,137 died in accidents during the...