Generally, workers’ compensation provides benefits to pay an injured worker lost wages during the period he or she is unable to work due to a work injury. However, workers’ compensation benefits do not pay the injured worker the full amount of his regular weekly earnings. Rather, depending on the injured worker’s average weekly wage (AWW), workers’ compensation benefits… Read more »
Occasionally, you may be asked by someone if he/she can borrow your car. Perhaps a friend or a family member’s vehicle is being repaired and they may need temporary transportation. Alternatively, maybe there are several vehicles in a driveway preventing one from accessing his vehicle so he asks you if he could use your vehicle since it is the last one in-line… Read more »
Northeastern Pennsylvania roadways are littered with uninsured and underinsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver’s negligence and carelessness causes an accident wherein you are injured, you may be left without any source of recovery for your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain & suffering. The only way to protect yourself against these… Read more »
Ray LaHood, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, recently released recommended guidelines regarding distracted driving. These safety measures encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk connected to electronic devices built into vehicles. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued these voluntary guidelines which address recommended protocols for electronic and entertainment devices that are installed in vehicles… Read more »
If you are injured in an accident caused by a reckless driver who left the scene (hit and run) before you could identify him, there are several things you need to do to protect yourself and your right to recover damages. Initially, you need to promptly report the accident to the police and your insurance company. When… Read more »
Sometimes motor vehicle accidents are caused by a driver who suffers a medical emergency, such as a stroke or a heart attack, while driving. Naturally, we all feel sympathy for the at-fault driver under such circumstances. The medical emergency that led to the accident may leave the at-fault driver dead or severely disabled. Additionally, he… Read more »
Despite efforts by organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), drunk driving and driving under the influence (DUI) remains a huge problem in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Many school districts have implemented educational programs to specifically target the problem. These programs are designed to educate our youth about the dangers of driving while… Read more »
Motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians often result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Tragically, most of these accidents could easily be avoided if both the pedestrian and the motor vehicle operator were more aware of and observant of their surroundings. For example, pedestrians should only cross roadways and parking lots using designated cross-walks (where available). Obviously,… Read more »
May is National Bicycle Safety Awareness Month. Every year hundreds of bicyclists are injured or killed due to the negligence and carelessness of drivers who refuse to share the road. Most if not all of these accidents could be avoided if motor vehicle drivers would simply be more aware and observant of the bicyclists on the roadway. … Read more »
All roadways are posted with maximum speed limits. The maximum speed limits are determined from engineering studies and analysis of safe driving speeds. Several factors go into the determination, including the road width, curvature and surface composition, the presence of intersecting roadways, and the anticipated amount of traffic & pedestrian volume. However, despite most driver’s general knowledge and… Read more »
