HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT HANDLING A PENNSYLVANIA SERIOUS INJURY CLAIM

Last week, in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judge McLaughlin in Irving v. Progressive Speciality Ins. Co., NO. 11-7594, 2012 WL 2912309 (E.D. Pa. July 17, 2012) (mem.) reviewed the enforceability of an exhaustion clause in a motor vehicle insurance policy in a case where a lawsuit was settled for the policy limits of one […]

With spring’s arrival comes a reality that many of us have forgotten about since the first flakes of snow began to fall—pedestrians and cars do not mix well. As crosswalks and intersections around our area go from barren to bustling, both motorists and pedestrians alike will need to take extra care to avoid tragic pedestrian […]

In the last century, our economy has expanded greatly. Industry and technology have revolutionized several times over, and today things can be achieved more quickly, easily, and at a fraction of the cost than ever before. Ideas are sent at the speed of light across the world, and as our knowledge grows, greater things can […]

What’s the greatest worry after a serious auto accident? You might think it would be a grave and momentous question, such as Am I going to live? or Will I ever walk again? In fact, those enormous (and tragic) questions are issues for only a very few auto collision victims. The most common concern is […]

Facial injuries are among the most common car accident injuries, and the pain can often last a lifetime. When your car’s momentum and impact forces cause your head to hit the dashboard, steering wheel, or airbag with great force, the delicate bones in your face often bear the brunt of the accident. These injuries, known […]

The Good News There is convincing evidence that the number of people driving in the United States while impaired by alcohol is on the decline. A combination of tough new laws to combat drunk driving, vigorous enforcement of those laws, and a change in what society considers acceptable behavior has led to a shift in […]

You packed up the kids in the minivan and hopped on Interstate 70 to get to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster. While driving, you notice that your vehicle feels like it is shaking. In fact, you realize the sensation has been there for the last few days. Suddenly, your van dives down towards the driver’s front […]

Recently, two juvenile passengers were injured when a 19-year-old driver, who was doing donuts in a cornfield in Upper Allen Township, fled police at a high rate of speed and struck a telephone pole. A crash like this is every parent’s worst nightmare. It is frightening to think that your child could be injured or […]

“I was in a car accident once too,” your friend comments, “but I was able to go back to work the next week.” Some accidents end in minor injury, requiring only the occasional doctor visit. Others leave the victims seriously injured, in need of months of medical care—resulting in thousands of dollars of expenses. What […]

Pennsylvania winters are long and cold. Residents are stuck inside their homes for what feels like forever, so when things heat up, they want to get out. The summer months bring a lot of fun and activities, but they can also present dangers for drivers. Being aware of the possible threats could prevent you from […]