More than 11,000 car accidents take place each year in Philadelphia. Being injured in a car accident is overwhelming, but handling your claim could be more stressful. If you are involved in an accident resulting in severe injuries and property damage, it is wise to hire a lawyer rather than handle the case on your own. Severe injuries from a car accident can result in…
Read More »Especially during the spring and summer months, Pennsylvania can get inundated with rain and poor weather conditions. If you find yourself on the road when a rainstorm hits, you can take steps to make sure you get where you are going safely. Keep Your Headlights On Most newer model cars come standard with daytime running headlights. This safety feature helps other cars see you even…
Read More »Hitting a parked car is no different than any other car accident. It can ruin a person’s day, but doing the wrong thing can make matters worse. Too many motorists either choose to leave the scene or do not take the proper steps to minimize the possible repercussions. It is a simple choice of making sure of whether or not it remains a minor infraction…
Read More »A pothole can cause a severe car accident and injuries. If you have driven around the greater Philadelphia region, you know that potholes are fairly common. Whether a pothole can cause a crash depends on several factors. Not every pothole is dangerous. Most of them cause minor damage to a vehicle. There are many drivers who suffer damaged tires, axels, and shocks after hitting a…
Read More »All motorists have a duty to drive safely and abide by local traffic laws. Whenever someone unreasonably violates traffic laws and causes you to suffer harm, you could sue that person for damages, including drunk drivers. Like other states, Pennsylvania says it is a crime to drive with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher. So choosing to do so unreasonably creates risks to…
Read More »Many people look forward to Easter weekend to spend time with family and friends. With the warmer days and more time in the sunlight, it is tough to find a reason to stay inside. More people out means an increase in traffic, which also leads more car accidents. Here are some safety tips to help keep you and your family safe on Easter weekend. Car…
Read More »A common question posed by Philadelphia motorists is whether or not damage and personal injury claims for pothole car accidents are legally warranted. Specifically, disgruntled car owners who are injured by potholes desperately want to know if the city or state can be held liable. The answer is most often “no,” albeit possible under special circumstances, so knowing the facts is critical. Is the City…
Read More »The best time to consider what you may need in an emergency is well before you are in an unfortunate predicament waiting by the side of the road without access to any of the tools or supplies that come to mind. Every driver should make an effort to stock their vehicle with some simple emergency items and common tools that could make all the difference…
Read More »Some damage to vehicles happens when the vehicle is parked. Along with theft, vandalism, weather-related damage, and other incidents, parked-car accidents are a problem for many vehicle owners. Some situations that cause these issues can be avoided if you take time to ensure that you are choosing a good parking location and taking certain precautions to protect your vehicle. This discussion explores the issues parking…
Read More »In the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has become known as one of the top four drinking holidays, along with New Year’s Eve, Christmas, and July 4. Besides the requisite green-colored drinks at bars and restaurants, there are parades, ethnic festivals, dance competitions, live music, and pub crawls organized around the holiday. With a pub crawl, it goes without saying that alcohol is a big…
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