Filing a Car Accident Claim When you’ve been hurt in a car accident because of another person’s carelessness, you can seek compensation for your losses by filing an injury claim. Filing a claim is difficult, though, so contact a car accident lawyer in Iowa who has the knowledge, experience, and resources to get you the […]
Category: Vehicle Accidents
4 Reasons To Call the Police After a Car Accident
Strictly speaking, it is not always necessary to call the police after a car accident. However, it can be difficult to tell when the circumstances warrant it, in part because the regulations can vary by state. It is better to call when you don’t have to than to fail to call when you do, and […]
How Long Does a Truck Accident Case Take?
Truck Accident Lawyer Unfortunately, if you become injured in an accident involving a large truck, it will likely take your lawyer longer – perhaps substantially longer – to settle your case than if you had been injured in a car accident. As a truck accident lawyer can explain, there are several reasons a truck accident […]
How Long Can I Wait After a Car Accident to Find a Lawyer?
Whenever you’re involved in a car accident, your wisest course of action is to contact an experienced local car accident lawyer as quickly as possible. Why? Because the sooner you have a car accident lawyer in Philadelphia, PA working on your behalf, the easier your life will be with regard to making an insurance claim, […]
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
Car Accident Lawyer Philadelphia PA Chances are, the next time that you are stopped at a busy intersection, one of the other drivers within your line of sight is uninsured or underinsured. In 2017, the Insurance Research Council found that 1 out of every 8 drivers in America was uninsured. In Pennsylvania, drivers are required […]
Will Insurance Pay if I’m Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian in Philadelphia?
With its historic architecture, eclectic food scene, and plenty of shops and museums to visit, Philadelphia is every pedestrian’s dream city. On the other hand, Philadelphia’s narrow streets, chaotic intersections, and aggressive drivers can also make it a pedestrian’s nightmare. If you are hit by a car while walking in Philadelphia, you should contact a […]
2 Pedestrians Injured in a Car Accident in Center City, PA
Two pedestrians sustained injuries earlier this week when a black Toyota Sienna minivan jumped onto the curb in Center City, Philadelphia near Suburban Station around the intersection of 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The injured pedestrians were rushed to nearby Hahnemann University Hospital for medical treatment, where they are reportedly in stable condition. The van […]
I-95 Bus Accident Injures 29 from Philadelphia, Leaving 2 in Critical Condition
What should have been a fun-filled day for dozens of Philadelphia students, teachers, and chaperones became a nightmare after their charter bus crashed on I-95 en route to Washington, D.C. for a field trip. The accident occurred around 9:30 A.M. near the Havre de Grace exit in Maryland when a Honda, in a failed attempt […]
New NJ Law Requires Background Checks, Insurance Coverage for Uber and Lyft Starting May 2017
While traditional taxi companies are far from becoming obsolete, app-based ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are an increasingly prominent method of transportation. However, according to a 2015 report by Fortune, roughly half of all Uber drivers have never worked as professional drivers before. In an effort to better regulate who can (and can’t) drive […]
Groundbreaking PA Lawsuit Probes Sender Liability for Text Messages That Cause Fatal Accidents
Like many states, Pennsylvania already has road safety laws that prohibit texting while driving. From a legal standpoint, there is nothing particularly unusual about attempting to sue a distracted driver who causes an accident while reading text messages. What’s more controversial is the idea of suing the text message’s sender. That is now the issue […]
