After a car accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention if necessary. This is not only beneficial to your health but also if you wish to recover damages from the at-fault party. However, an injury is not always present at the time of an accident. So how long do you have after an accident to seek medical help? Although there is no deadline to seek medical help, there are several reasons as to why waiting could be detrimental to...Injured in An Accident While Changing Lanes: Who is At Fault?
After you have been involved in an accident, it is normal to have a lot of questions and concerns. In Pennsylvania, one common cause of accidents is unsafe or careless lane changes. Multi-lane roads, traffic and high speeds can all attribute to unsafe lane changes. When an unsafe lane change occurs, there is sometimes little you can do to avoid them. There are many reasons an unsafe or careless lane change can occur, and the outcome will ultimately...
Distracted driving is illegal in many states including Pennsylvania, yet it is still an ongoing issue. When an accident is caused by a distracted driver, it can often be difficult to prove. Distracted driving accounts for many car accidents; the number one distraction being texting while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 660,000 drivers use an electronic device behind the wheel each day during...
If you are injured in an accident while traveling for work, it is important to know what your rights are. Specific laws and rules will vary state to state; however, all states require that an injury must be work-related for an employee to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If you are involved in a car accident that is work-related, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Below is a list of work-related incidents in which...