November 15, 2017

Almost everyone knows how important it is to hire a personal injury attorney when you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident or at work, but there are several other types of situations in which a personal injury attorney is beneficial. It may come as a surprise to many, but a personal injury attorney can help you receive compensation when…

November 8, 2017

Incredibly, Uber facilitates over 40 million car rides every month. Forbes reports that there were over 2 billion Uber rides from the time the company started until 2016. The company currently services 652 locations including some of the busiest cities around the globe. Unfortunately, even the most vigilant Uber drivers can still be caught up in an unavoidable collision that…

November 1, 2017

How do I keep up maintenance and who do I call if my smoke detector is defective and caused an accident/injury? Smoke detectors and alarms can prove to be a helpful commodity, especially if a fire occurs unbeknownst to occupants or those in the immediate area. In fact, Pennsylvania requires smoke detectors to at least be installed in each sleeping…

October 25, 2017

One of the most unprecedented trends of the modern digital age is the tendency to record our daily interactions, thoughts, and opinions on the internet. Social media has become ever-present in our everyday lives. The impact of social media is so far-reaching that even those who refuse to actively participate in the trend have been widely influenced by its effects…

October 18, 2017

After an auto accident in Pennsylvania, drivers typically exchange insurance information, then seek coverage for their losses from the accident from their own or from one another’s insurance companies. If you are in an accident involving an uninsured driver, a driver who doesn’t have adequate insurance or a driver you cannot identify (such as in a hit and run accident),…

October 11, 2017

Neck sprain or strain is commonly known as “whiplash,” particularly when it occurs during an auto accident. Whiplash is caused by forces that cause the head to move quickly back and forth, or “whip,” against the muscles of the neck. Damage to the muscles, nerves, tendons, or other soft tissues of the neck or back can result, causing lingering problems…

October 4, 2017

The State Supreme Court is to Consider Whether Padding Gym Walls Is Covered by Governmental Immunity The doctrine of governmental immunity protects state employees and entities, such as public schools, from lawsuits in a number of situations. Now, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will consider whether a public school should receive immunity from a lawsuit involving an accident that left a…

September 28, 2017

With school about to start up again, it’s a good time to teach young kids about school bus safety or help older kids brush up on their skills. Use the time before school begins to help your kids learn how to stay safer around the school bus with these tips. Walk With Your Kids This summer, walk with your kids…

September 21, 2017

These days, there is an app for everything, including improving your safety when you’re behind the wheel of a car.  Research typically supports the notion that driving while using a cell phone can be very dangerous.  It has been reported that you are actually 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident when reading or sending a…

September 13, 2017

Many people don’t enjoy driving at night because of the limited visibility and the inherent dangers of it.  As of 2009, almost half of all fatal car accidents occur at night when fewer people are on the roads.   Here are some tips to help you feel more confident about driving safely at night: Wear Your Seatbelt There are still…