Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places on our roads. This is due to the fact that the work that is done in these zones is physical in nature. Because of the nature of the job, from climbing high places to working around electricity, a serious injury or even death can occur in the blink of an eye. Many victims of construction accidents may wonder how they will cope with their injuries or handle aspects on a [...]
Driving can be a stressful experience for anyone on our roads. Aggressive driving is something that everybody experiences from time to time in the state of Pennsylvania. However, when it does occur, it tends to lead to serious results for those involved. When a driver is acting aggressively on our roads, it can lead to serious and even life-altering results such as accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. How can aggressive driving be avoided on our roads so that drivers [...]
Many victims are at risk for serious brain injuries in the event of Pennsylvania car accidents every single year. Out of all of the traumatic brain injuries that stem from these accidents, concussion injuries are among the most common. However, did you know that concussion symptoms might not show up right off the bat and you could notice them days or weeks down the line after your accident? From minor to severe in nature, concussions can turn your life [...]
There are many serious injuries that can occur in the midst of a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident. Some of these include traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, fractures, and paralysis, which can land a victim in the hospital or leave them permanently injured. However, burns are another type of injury that can have a huge and lasting impact on a person’s life. Unfortunately, these injuries are incredibly prevalent in motorcycle accidents and can lead to extensive harm. It is important to [...]
Being able to show negligence in a personal injury claim is the main way that you will be able to move forward with an injury claim. Determining negligence will help you prove that another party has acted in a reckless manner and will help you hold them accountable for these actions. However, negligence is not always as cut-and-dry as you may think when it comes to an injury claim. Because of this, you should always understand the elements of [...]
In the blink of an eye, a multi-vehicle collision could occur due to the negligence of one or more parties. What is especially complex about these claims is the fact that it is not always easy to prove who is at fault for a car accident involving several vehicles. Even when law enforcement is called to the scene, it is not always easy for them to determine who is at fault just based on eyewitness testimony alone. It is [...]
In Pennsylvania, head-on collisions take place when the front end of one vehicle collides with the front of another vehicle. Though head-on collisions only account for approximately 2% of all car accidents, they also account for approximately 10% of the fatalities on our roads. These accidents tend to take place due to the recklessness of others who share our roads. By understanding who is liable for your accident based on the cause of your head-on collision, you can move [...]
Unbeknownst to most victims, serious falls comprise a large number of accidents leading to injury nationwide. In fact, falls send millions of victims to emergency rooms throughout the country every year. Nearly one million of these visits result from slip-and-fall accidents in the United States annually, which equates to almost 2,000 ER visits each day. Furthermore, these incidents are unfortunately all too common in Pennsylvania and represent the second leading cause of accidental incidents requiring hospitalization in the Commonwealth. However, [...]
When somebody has been injured in a Pennsylvania car accident, they will be faced with many tough decisions along the way. One of the biggest decisions that you may have to make includes going to trial or deciding to settle your claim with the insurance company. There are many benefits to settling a personal injury claim. However, there are some aspects that you have to consider when you go through this process. (more…)
Though bicycling is a good exercise for your health, it comes with risks – especially when you are sharing the road with other vehicles. In the blink of an eye, your life could be permanently altered due to a bicycle accident involving a motor vehicle. This is especially true if you have suffered from serious injuries such as a brain injury. If you have suffered a brain injury due to a bicycle accident, it is important that you understand [...]
