Blog | Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law

Oct 21, 2026

You are walking across a street after dinner, heading home from work, leaving a store, or walking along a road when a vehicle hits you. Later, the driver says the same thing repeatedly: “I never saw you.” That can leave you wondering whether being hit after dark changes your rights, especially if you were wearing dark clothing, were not in a marked crosswalk, or were walking along a road without a sidewalk. Those facts can...

Swerved to Avoid a Deer and Crashed in Pennsylvania? Who Pays for Your Injuries and Damage?

Oct 7, 2026

A deer appears in the road with almost no warning. The driver ahead of you brakes hard. An oncoming vehicle swerves across the center line. Or the person driving the car you are riding in jerks the wheel, loses control, and crashes. Now you are dealing with injuries and trying to understand whether this was simply an unavoidable deer accident or whether another driver's actions also played a role. That question cannot be answered just...

Injured in a Pennsylvania Highway Work Zone? Who Could Be Responsible?

Sep 25, 2026

You were driving through a highway work zone when traffic suddenly slowed, a lane shifted, or vehicles were forced to merge. Maybe another driver followed too closely and hit you from behind. Maybe a vehicle moved into your lane as the roadway narrowed. Or maybe cones, barriers, construction equipment, or an unexpected change in the traffic pattern left you with little time to react. Now you are dealing with injuries, medical treatment, damage to your...

A Car Turned Left in Front of Your Motorcycle in Pennsylvania. Who Is Responsible?

Sep 11, 2026

You were riding through an intersection when an oncoming driver began turning left across your lane. Maybe you saw the car move and tried to brake. Maybe you swerved but had nowhere to go. Or maybe the turn happened so quickly that the front or side of the vehicle was suddenly directly in your path. Now your motorcycle is damaged, you are dealing with injuries and medical treatment, and you want to know why the...

A Driver Passed Your Child’s Stopped School Bus in Pennsylvania. What If Your Child Was Hit?

Aug 28, 2026

Your child was getting off the school bus, walking toward the curb, or crossing the road after the bus stopped. The red lights were flashing. The stop arm was out. Then a driver went past the bus and struck your child. In the hours and days that follow, your attention is likely on your child’s injuries, medical care, and recovery. But you may also be trying to understand how a driver could pass a stopped...

Injured as a Passenger in a Pennsylvania Boat Accident? Who Is Responsible?

Aug 14, 2026

You were out on the water with friends, family, or other passengers, relying on someone else to operate the boat safely. Then the trip changed in an instant. Maybe another vessel collided with your boat on Lake Erie. Maybe the operator approached a dock too quickly, made a sudden turn that threw you against the side of the boat, struck an object in the water, or lost control. Now you are dealing with injuries, medical...

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Wrong-Way Crash in Pennsylvania?

Jul 31, 2026

After a wrong-way collision, injured people and families who have lost someone may be left trying to understand how it happened and whether anyone besides the wrong-way driver could be responsible. Drivers and passengers traveling in the proper direction may have little time to recognize the danger or respond. Even when the wrong-way driver appears to be the obvious cause, a serious Pennsylvania auto accident can raise broader questions about what caused the wrong-way travel...

Injured by a Recalled Product in Pennsylvania? Should You Return It?

Jul 17, 2026

You used a household appliance, power tool, children’s product, vehicle component, medical device, or another consumer product believing it was reasonably safe. After the product malfunctioned and caused an injury, you may have learned that it was recalled because of a fire risk, electrical problem, defective component, inadequate warning, or another safety concern. The manufacturer or retailer may now be offering a refund, replacement, repair, or disposal program. You may even have received instructions telling...

No Video, No Witnesses: Can You Still Bring a Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania?

Jun 26, 2026

A slip and fall can happen in seconds, but the questions that follow can last much longer. Maybe you fell in a grocery store aisle, on a wet entryway floor, on a poorly maintained walkway, in a parking lot, at a restaurant, or inside a business near home. You were hurt. You were embarrassed. You may have tried to stand up quickly because people were watching, or because you did not want to make a...

The Insurance Adjuster Wants a Recorded Statement. What Should You Know After a Pennsylvania Accident?

Jun 12, 2026

Insurance companies often move quickly after an accident. You may still be dealing with pain, a damaged vehicle, missed work, medical appointments, and uncertainty about what comes next. Then an adjuster calls and asks for a recorded statement. The request may sound simple. It may even be described as a routine step in the claim. But a recorded statement is not just another phone call. After an accident in Pennsylvania, your early answers can create...