January 9, 2024 Cold Weather Driving Tips With colder weather upon us, now is a good time to make sure that your vehicle is properly winterized and road safe. We have compiled some useful pointers and recommendations on winter driving from federal agencies like the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — check out the tips … Read More »
November 14, 2023 Federal Court to Hear Growing Assault Allegations Against Uber Over the past six years, hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber saying that the rideshare company failed to adequately protect them. In a recent landmark legal decision, a panel of judges decided that about 80 of these cases could be consolidated into one to be heard by a federal court judge. It has … Read More »
August 30, 2023 Is Your Teen Driver Ready for a Safe School Year? Students across Pennsylvania are getting ready to go back to school, including teen drivers. Many high school students are excited to be driving themselves to school for the first time. A new school year brings many changes and challenges, but ensuring student drivers are safe on the road should be a priority. If you are … Read More »
August 24, 2023 Labor Day Safety: Please Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Millions of Americans are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day, which is less than two weeks away – but before getting too wrapped up in your plans, remember that safety needs to be the number one priority. As a reminder to us all, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched its annual “Drive … Read More »
July 26, 2023 What Are the Dram Shop Laws in Pennsylvania? Dram shop laws allow victims and their families to file claims against bars, restaurants, and others for injuries sustained in DUI accidents and other incidents after the negligent service of alcohol. Pennsylvania’s dram shop laws hold liquor license holders legally responsible for the consequences of serving patrons under the age of 21 or people who … Read More »
May 6, 2023 Do You Know Your Limited Tort Rights After Being Injured in a Car Accident? Pennsylvania offers its residents both limited tort and full tort options when choosing their auto insurance policies. When drivers select full tort coverage, they have an unrestricted right to seek a full recovery for both economic and non-economic damages for car accident injuries. Pennsylvania drivers who choose a limited tort policy, however, have several hurdles … Read More »
April 15, 2023 Survey Shows More Than Half of Americans Use Cellphones While Driving According to results from a new survey conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), half of the drivers in the United States use a cellphone or some other type of electronic device when they are behind the wheel. While gathering results from respondents, the survey employed something called the “Health Belief Model”. Researchers … Read More »
March 25, 2023 Are Car Accidents More Common at Certain Times? Anytime a driver gets behind the wheel, they are vulnerable to being involved in a serious car accident. Understanding the common risk factors, such as the most dangerous times to be on the road, can help drivers reduce the chances of getting into an accident with life-changing injuries. Crash data reports have shown that certain … Read More »
March 21, 2023 What Should I Do if I am Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident? Being involved in any type of car accident that results in serious injuries can be a traumatic experience. When more than two vehicles are involved in the crash, it is not only more dangerous, but also a more complicated claims process. If you have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash, it is crucial to contact … Read More »
