Pennsylvania law mandates that all motor vehicle occupants wear a seatbelt. However, the police can not stop a vehicle soley based upon suspicion that there may be vehicle occupants who are not wearing their seatbelt. The police may only issue a citation to a vehicle occupant for failure to wear a seatbelt if they had a reasonable… Read more »
Although many drivers do not like the idea, Pennsylvania law requires that they share the road with bicyclists. Bicycle riders should be extremely careful when riding on Pennsylvania’s roadways as often times drivers do not see them or do not drive with caution when in their vicinity. Bicycle riders should always wear bright, reflective clothing… Read more »
Spring has sprung! With the warmer temperatures, blooming tulips & overall good feeling, Spring also brings outdoor runners & bicyclists. Two of the first things you see once the weather breaks are outdoor runners & bicyclists. Unfortunately, drivers don’t always see them. If you are running outside along the shooulder of a public roadway or bicycling… Read more »
Technological advances are permeating every element of our society. They are changing the way we communicate with each other. They are changing the way we obtain information. They are even changing the way we perform our jobs. When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, an issue often arises as to who caused the accident. This is important because… Read more »
Today, I settled another case involving an ATV accident. ATVs can be a ton of fun but must be ridden properly. I have seen too many cases where parents allow their children and friends to ride ATV without the proper head gear, clothing or instructions. An ATV can turn into a dangerous instruments if not… Read more »
You better think two before deciding to speed through an active construction zone on Pennsylvania’s highways. Obviously, if you speed through a construction zone where work is being performed, you are increasing the risk of an accident that could result in catastrophic injuries to both you and the construction workers. Additionally, because of the elevated risk of danger, traffic citation… Read more »
You read about damages being awarded to a motor vehicle accident victim by a jury or you hear about a large settlement to compensate an injured motor vehicle accident victim. But who actually pays the injured party after a settlment or a jury verdict? Usually, the injured party is compensated by the insurance company for… Read more »
Pennsylvania law only requires drivers to carry a minimum of $15,000 in auto liability insurance coverage. This amount is outrageously low as it is not sufficient to cover the full damages of probably more than half of the persons injured in motor vehicle accidents. Thus, you should review your auto insurance coverages now to make sure you are… Read more »
Hit and run accidents occur everyday. A negligent and/or reckless driver causes an accident and then flees the accident scene. Often times, these drivers are never apprehended or identified. When they cause serious injuries to other persons involved in such accidents, the victims often do not know where to turn for help. Some such accident victims will… Read more »
