Along with seatbelts, airbags are one of the most important safety features in any vehicle. Whether you drive a compact car, a family SUV, a pickup truck, or a sporty convertible, your airbag is a key line of defense against serious car accident injuries. But just how well do airbags really work? Philadelphia car accident […]
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Can I Get Compensated for Car Accident Injuries if I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt?
After you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be able to recover compensation if the crash or collision was caused by the other driver’s careless actions. But what if you weren’t wearing your seatbelt at the time of the accident? Is it still possible to get compensated for your injuries if you didn’t […]
How Long Will it Take to Settle My Pennsylvania Car Accident Claim?
An experienced Philadelphia auto accident attorney like Brent Wieand can help you fight for injury compensation after you have been hurt in a car crash in Pennsylvania. As you begin the claims process, which may be unfamiliar to you, you are probably feeling anxious to know what you can expect in the days ahead. This […]
How Do You Get Compensated for a Hit and Run Accident in Philadelphia?
When a Pennsylvania car accident results in death or personal injury, the driver who caused the crash has a legal obligation under 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3742 to stop and stay at the crash site until he or she has (1) given the injured party their contact and insurance information, (2) called for medical […]
Is it Worth Having Uninsured Motorist (UM) Insurance for Car Accidents?
Car accidents happen more frequently than any of us would like to imagine. According to PennDOT, over 120,000 auto accidents injured nearly 80,000 people in Pennsylvania in 2014. The same year, there were more than 290,000 accidents in New Jersey, nearly 60,000 of which resulted in injuries. As these grim statistics illustrate, there’s a […]
Who Do I Sue in an Accident with Multiple Cars?
Anytime there is a car accident, there is going to be a lot of so-called finger pointing. No one wants to be blamed for a car accident and when there are multiple people and vehicles involved this is even more apparent. However, if you have been involved in an auto accident and have suffered injuries […]
How is Compensation Calculated for a Car Accident Injury Claim?
In 2014, nearly 80,000 Pennsylvanians were injured in car accidents – most of which could have been prevented with safer driving. If you were hurt in a Pennsylvania car crash that was caused by another driver’s carelessness, you may be able to get compensated by making a third-party accident claim with the other driver’s auto […]
How Much Does Your Car Insurance Go Up After Your First Accident?
The bad news is that your first accident can drive up your auto insurance rates significantly. The good news is that it doesn’t necessarily have to. It all depends on factors like the vehicle you drive, how serious the crash was, and the type of coverage you select. If you were recently injured in a […]
7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident
So, you were Involved in a Car Accident. Now What? An automobile accident can be a scary and stressful experience. Especially, if this is your first collision, you might not know what to do following the accident. Familiarizing yourself with what actions you should take after an auto accident can help ensure the safety of everyone involved, as well as protect […]
Which Cars Cause the Most Accident Fatalities?
It’s no secret that some cars are safer than others – just flip through a copy of Consumer Reports (or look up the Pinto). But you may be surprised to learn just how dangerous certain models can be. Is your car one of them? In this article, Philadelphia car accident lawyer Brent Wieand will look […]
