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Do You Need an Attorney After a Fender Bender

Should You Talk to an Attorney after a Fender Bender?

If a crash has to happen, one that is minor is always ideal. Fender benders may be better than catastrophic car accidents but that does not mean that they will not leave victims with serious damages. These incidents can cause destruction to your car and they can also cause you physical bodily harm. Sometimes, depending on the details of your car accident, your injuries may not be apparent right away. Whiplash is notorious for delayed onset symptoms. Still, whether your [...]

November 28, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

How Big of a Problem is Speeding in Pennsylvania?

There are many reasons why traffic accidents happen with speeding being at the top of that list. Speeding is a serious issue that causes thousands of deadly crashes each and every year. For instance, in 2020 alone, speeding was the reason behind 29% of all of the fatal crashes that took place that year. In 2020, driving at excess speeds is why 11,258 lives were lost according to the National Safety Council. When a driver speeds, not only is [...]

November 21, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

What To Do After a Truck Hit-and-Run in Pennsylvania

It is common to think about hit-and-run accidents as those that only happen between private vehicles. This makes sense as there are greater numbers of private vehicles on the road than commercial. But still, commercial vehicles like large trucks can also be involved in hit-and-run accidents. In fact, any vehicle can either be impacted by a hit-and-run or cause a hit-and-run. Being the victim of a hit-and-run accident is traumatic and can be especially pronounced when the negligent party [...]

November 14, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

When Do You Need to Report Your Pennsylvania Car Accident?

The aftermath of a car accident can be chaotic and confusing. It can also be quite distressing especially if you were injured. Car accidents can inflict modest to catastrophic injuries and the more severe the injuries the more tumultuous the events that take place after an accident can be. Initially, the last thing on your mind may be what the administrative procedures are that come along with a car accident, like reporting it. But, for the most part, if [...]

November 7, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

When Are Car Accident Claims Public Record?

It is natural to want to keep certain intimate details of one’s life private. This includes the desire to have one’s legal challenges kept non-public. However, if you were injured in a car accident, then it is imperative that you get all of the compensation you need for your damages. Car accidents can inflict significant losses for victims. Expensive medical costs, property damage repairs, missed wages, pain, suffering, and more can result in the aftermath of a crash. Filing [...]

October 31, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

3 Elements Needed For a Successful Product Liability Claim

The Three Elements Needed for a Successful Product Liability Claim

If you were injured by a defective product, you may be unsure about what your rights are and if you can take legal action to obtain financial compensation for your losses. Going up against a large corporation and attempting to hold them legally accountable is not an easy task but rather one that can be very complicated. These companies have highly paid and aggressive legal teams protecting them from costly lawsuits. The first action a victim of a product defect [...]

October 24, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

Liability for Trucking Companies That Employ Unfit Drivers

Due to the enormous size and weight of large commercial trucks, when they get in crashes they typically cause severe damage and injuries. Truck accidents are often caused by poorly trained drivers that are incompetent. Considering that driving a commercial truck is far more complicated than your average sedan or another private automobile, it would only make sense that truck drivers should be adequately trained before they get behind the wheel. When a large vehicle at around 80,000 pounds is [...]

October 17, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

Top Reasons to Work with Construction Accident Injury Attorney

If you have been injured in a construction site accident in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Construction sites are very dangerous and according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, many of the commonly reported violations happen in the construction industry. Depending on the circumstances of your construction site injury accident, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim, or potentially both. In deadly construction site [...]

October 10, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

Defective Product Injuries in the United States

If you buy something and it doesn’t work as it should or as well as it was advertised, this is a letdown. But, if you buy something and it malfunctions and hurts you or a loved one, this is a misfortune that you should not have had to suffer through. Consumers should be able to have confidence that the products being sold to them are safe. People are injured and even lose their life as a result of their injuries [...]

October 3, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

Why Do Some Personal Injury Claims Take Longer Than Others to Resolve?

After a car accident when injuries are suffered the most important thing that a victim should focus on is their health and wellbeing. As such, working on recovering to the fullest extent possible is always the goal. Though in some situations, the harm that a person suffers may be permanent and they will never be able to fully regain the optimal health that they had before their accident. While working on healing and regaining as much of one’s full health [...]

September 26, 2022 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...