Summer Construction: How to Stay Safe
Construction is at an all-time high in the summer months.
This can mean dangerous conditions for not only drivers but also construction workers.
According to the NHTSA, construction can lead to an increase in crashes on roadways due to heavy traffic, detours and speeding through workplaces.
Read on to see how you help ensure your safety when traveling through construction zones.
How drivers can safely travel near...Summer Hazards: Construction
Summer Construction: How to Stay Safe
Construction is at an all-time high in the summer months.
This can mean dangerous conditions for not only drivers but also construction workers.
According to the NHTSA, construction can lead to an increase in crashes on roadways due to heavy traffic, detours and speeding through workplaces.
Read on to see how you help ensure your safety when traveling through construction zones.
How drivers can safely travel near...
In Pittsburgh, a hit-and-run driver faces criminal and civil penalties if identified. A personal injury lawyer can help you recover damages from the at-fault driver’s insurer under these circumstances. If the driver is not identified, you must explore other options for recovering from the financial aftermath of the accident. For example, an attorney could seek compensation from your own insurance provider.
Understanding what to do after a hit-and-run accident...
Chest pain after a car accident is a common injury. Although common, chest pain can be one of the most serious symptoms you may experience after an accident. Chest pain is usually a sign of something more serious.
These injuries or pain may not occur right after an accident. Oftentimes, adrenaline can keep you from feeling pain right away. This is why it is very important to seek medical treatment after a car accident as soon as possible.
Causes of Chest...
The statute of limitations for car accidents in Pennsylvania is generally two years, per Pa. C.S.A. § 5524. The same statute of limitations generally applies to wrongful death cases. However, there may be exceptions to this statute.
Whether you’ve been injured or lost a loved one, it’s important to act quickly. You may need to take several actions before you file your case.
Why do Statutes of Limitations Matter?
Statutes of limitations...
The aftermath of a serious car accident can be chaotic. To complicate matters, every decision you make after your collision could impact your case’s outcome.
The following is a short guide about the mistakes you should avoid after suffering a car accident. Some examples include:
Underestimating your condition’s severity
Waiting too long to take legal action
Giving the insurance company a recorded statement
Admitting fault for the...