Car Accidents
Tips For Filing a Successful Car Accident Insurance Claim
If you get involved in a car accident in Pittsburgh, you may assume the crash will be covered by insurance. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, meaning you typically do not need to prove that someone else is at fault to...
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How to Protect Yourself From Drunk Drivers on the Road
Drunk driving is a significant problem in Pennsylvania and around the country. Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation states that in 2021, 311 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes. You may be able to protect yourself from drunk...
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What You Need to Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents
Drivers in Pennsylvania have a responsibility to stop immediately at the scene of a car accident, including property-damage only collisions. Failing to stop or fleeing the scene of a crash is a crime known as a hit-and-run. If you get...
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BEST PRACTICE FOR A SEAMLESS CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT PROCESS
Unfortunately, motor collisions are an almost inevitable occurrence on our busy streets and highways. However, while they are almost universally referred to as accidents, collisions are most often the results of the carelessness or negligent actions of other drivers. Serious...
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Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
Generally, the state of Pennsylvania doesn't require all kinds of car accidents to be reported at the time of the crash. The nature of the accident and the degree of injury and damage caused will determine whether or not an...
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LIABILITY FOR UBER, LYFT, AND OTHER RIDESHARE ACCIDENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Rideshare is an effective means of transportation that allows multiple people to use a single car to get to their various destinations. It’s also believed that rideshare services are more convenient, more likely to reduce traffic congestion, and the best...
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NEGOTIATING WITH INSURANCE CLAIM ADJUSTERS
Who are insurance claim adjusters? Insurance claim adjusters are agents of insurance companies who often evaluate and process insurance claims. Adjusters are charged with the duty of inspecting damaged properties and analyzing the level of damage, interviewing claimants and witnesses,...
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Should I Replace My Child’s Car Seat After an Accident?
A car seat or booster seat is a legal requirement in Pennsylvania for children under the age of eight, as well as the best way to protect your child in the event of a motor vehicle accident. What many parents...
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Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws
Nothing is more important than keeping your child safe. Motor vehicle accidents pose an immense threat to every child’s safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 608 passengers under the age of 12 lost their lives in...
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Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Requirements
Before a motor vehicle owner is allowed to register a car or operate it on public roads, he or she must obtain mandatory insurance coverage. Pennsylvania has a complicated insurance system and is one of only 12 no-fault car accident...
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How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement Check From a Car Accident?
Before you can pick up the pieces and move forward after a car accident in Pennsylvania, you need to receive the settlement check owed to you by a car insurance company. It is normal to be impatient when it comes...
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Pennsylvania Red Light Laws
Traffic control signals are imperative for organizing the flow of traffic and preventing collisions. Running a red light can lead to a catastrophic intersection accident, such as a T-bone collision. In Pennsylvania, the law is clear in requiring motorists to...
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