What to Do if the Other Driver Doesn’t Report the Accident

Reporting a car accident to the police is typically the safest option. If the other driver refuses to report the accident or leaves the accident scene, you can call 911 to report the crash. A driver might not want to report the accident because they:… read more

What is the Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Lawsuits in Pennsylvania?

Car accidents are common occurrences. While they can be completely accidental, there is usually at least one party to blame. You may have high medical bills or you may have lost wages if you were injured in an accident. You could also have on-going medical… read more

Car Accidents are the Number One cause of Teenage Deaths in Pennsylvania

What is the number one cause of teen fatalities? Unsurprisingly, car accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths. Any parent in Philadelphia knows that teen drivers are new to the roads and lack experience. Rates for teen driver deaths do seem to be declining… read more

How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated After an Accident in Pennsylvania?

After experiencing an accident, you may have both physical and mental injuries. These may not be harms that are easy to calculate. Rather, they may be things like a lower quality of life, humiliation, disfigurement, PTSD, depression, or severe anxiety caused by the accident. In… read more

When Do You Need to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania?

Car accidents are messy. They’re complicated and stressful. So are the days that follow, especially if you’ve suffered an injury or your property has been damaged. You may be entitled to compensation under Pennsylvania state tort law, but getting it probably won’t be easy. Should… read more

11 Common Types of Car Accident Injuries in Philadelphia

Car accidents are pretty common in Philadelphia. According to Philly car accident statistics, there were more than 30 crashes every single day in Philadelphia County in 2018. Many of these accidents inflict a wide range of injuries. These are the most common injuries reported after… read more

What To Do After an Out Of State Car Accident

You have to travel to Austin, TX for work. You hop on a flight from PHL to AUS and rent a car when you land. As you’re driving to your hotel, you’re broadsided by another vehicle as they run a speed through an intersection to… read more

I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver in Philadelphia. Now What?

You get into a car accident in Philadelphia and quickly realize that the person who hit you doesn’t have insurance. What can you do? Can you still recover compensation, or are you out of luck? Fortunately, you can still seek damages for your accident-related costs… read more

Should I Go To the Doctor After a Car Accident in Philadelphia?

You’re driving home from work one evening when you’re rear-ended on I-76. You’re irritated, but you don’t really feel like you’ve suffered any injuries. You’d rather continue on your way home, rather than going right to the emergency room or your doctor’s office. What should… read more

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Narrows Scope Of Governmental Immunity Under The Motor Vehicle Liability Exception

Recently, in Balentine v. Chester Water Authority, et. al. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether the motor vehicle liability exception to governmental immunity in Pennsylvania allows an individual to sue a local agency where the individual is injured as a result of the local agency’s… read more