How Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence Law Affects Your Car Accident Claim

Can you still get paid if you were partly at fault for a crash in Pennsylvania? Yes, as long as you were not more than 50 percent responsible. Pennsylvania reduces your recovery by your share of the fault and bars it entirely above that line, which is why insurers argue about percentages so early. A […]

Limited Tort Buyback: How to Increase Your Pennsylvania Insurance Coverage

Can you switch from limited tort to full tort in Pennsylvania? Yes. Changing your tort election is a phone call and a signed form with your insurer, and the change applies to accidents that happen after it takes effect. It does not reach back to a crash that already happened. Anyone who has been hurt […]

What Is Limited Tort vs. Full Tort in Pennsylvania?

Which Pennsylvania Insurance Choice Decides Whether You Can Sue? The tort option on your auto policy decides it: full tort keeps your right to recover for pain and suffering after a crash, while limited tort trades that right away in exchange for a lower premium, with several exceptions that restore it. Most Pennsylvania drivers pick […]

Pennsylvania State Inspections For Your Car

Owning a vehicle in Pennsylvania comes with certain responsibilities, including regularly having your car or truck inspected. Safety and emissions testing are requirements for anyone moving to Pennsylvania and existing residents.  Overlooking this requirement or failing to complete it in a timely manner can lead to legal consequences and may jeopardize your and others’ safety. […]

The Dangers Of Conversion Vans In Delaware

Education is one of the most effective highway safety tools available. Understanding the risks posed by distinct driving conditions and different types of vehicles puts drivers in a position to anticipate potential problems and make adjustments to their defensive driving techniques. Unfortunately, conversion vans are often overlooked in informational materials that otherwise cover a wide […]

Leaving The Scene of An Accident in Philadelphia

When someone is involved in a motor vehicle collision in Philadelphia, one of the most important legal obligations under Pennsylvania law is not to flee the scene. Failing to fulfill this duty, commonly referred to in everyday language as “leaving the scene of an accident,” can transform what might have been a stressful incident into […]

Will My Delaware Car Accident Lawyer Deal With Insurance Companies For Me?

Navigating insurance claims after a motor vehicle collision can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with adjusters who may not have the victim’s interests at heart. Zavodnick & Lasky, with more than 95 years of combined experience and over $75 million in recoveries for clients, understands the challenges that Delaware crash victims face. The firm’s knowledgeable […]

Parking Lot Accidents In Delaware

Delaware drivers may tend to feel a little more relaxed in parking lots. After all, the traffic moves at a slower pace than on the busy roadways. However, slower traffic does not always mean fewer accidents. The National Safety Council reports that tens of thousands of accidents each year occur in parking lots and garages. […]

Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Car Accident Lawyer In Delaware

If you or a loved one has been in a car crash in Delaware, asking the right questions before hiring a car accident lawyer will protect your rights, preserve evidence, and improve the chances of recovering full compensation. When asking the key questions, it is important to know why each one matters under Delaware law, […]

Will I Have To Go To Court For A Car Accident?

You may not always have to go to court for a car accident. Click here to learn more from our Philadelphia attorneys.