Car Accidents

Can I Sue Uber for Emotional Distress After an Accident?

Can I Sue Uber for Emotional Distress After an Accident?

Getting involved in a traffic accident of any kind can leave you with both physical and psychological scars, especially if you were a passenger who had no control over what was happening or where the vehicle you were riding in went. When it comes to physical and financial harm stemming from this sort of accident, […]

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What DUI Crash Victims Should Know

What DUI Crash Victims Should Know

People who choose to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs put themselves and everyone around them at risk of serious harm, and they should be held civilly liable for any harm they do end up causing through their misconduct. That said, understanding your rights in a situation like this can be harder than you […]

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Why You Should Have UM/UIM Insurance Coverage

Why You Should Have UM/UIM Insurance Coverage

Under Pennsylvania law, everyone who drives any kind of motor vehicle on public roads is required to buy a specific minimum amount of auto insurance coverage to protect themselves and other people after a traffic accident. Despite this rule, many drivers in the Commonwealth drive without any insurance coverage or purchase only the absolute minimum […]

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Should I Get an Attorney for a Motorcycle Accident?

Should I Get an Attorney for a Motorcycle Accident?

If you were recently hurt while riding your motorcycle and are looking into your legal options for recovering compensation, you may have questions about whether paying for private legal counsel is really worth it. Maybe you’ve heard stories about personal injury attorneys being more concerned with their own profit margins than the well-being of their […]

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How Much Money Do You Get from a Car Accident Settlement?

How Much Money Do You Get from a Car Accident Settlement?

The purpose of filing a lawsuit or demanding a settlement after a serious car accident is to ensure you get paid fairly for your financial and personal losses. A successful claim can also minimize the long-term impact of those losses as much as possible. Because every person’s experience of a car crash is different, every […]

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How Long Does it Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?

In many situations, settling a car accident claim outside of court is a much shorter process than pursuing a lawsuit through civil court. However, many factors can affect how long it takes to settle a car accident claim, some of which are outside your or your attorney’s control. Generally, you can expect settling a car […]

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Can I Sue an Uninsured Driver?

Can I Sue an Uninsured Driver?

It’s every driver’s worst nightmare: getting into a wreck caused by someone who doesn’t have any car insurance, even though they’re required to purchase it by state law. Since you can’t demand money for any of your losses from an insurance company representing that other driver, that’s one less option for getting paid fairly for […]

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Pa. Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes Importance of Obtaining Sufficient Insurance for Motorcycle Riders

Pa. Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes Importance of Obtaining Sufficient Insurance for Motorcycle Riders

Most motorcycle riders are aware of the unfortunate reality that there is a special risk of injury when riding on a motorcycle. The agility and smaller size of motorcycles can cause other motorists to have difficulty judging their speed and distance, or to lose them in a blind spot. Being injured by another driver’s negligence […]

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New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Whether Plaintiff’s Scars Are Sufficient To Overcome the Limitation on Lawsuit

New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Whether Plaintiff’s Scars Are Sufficient To Overcome the Limitation on Lawsuit

The limitation on lawsuit, or verbal threshold, which is part of the New Jersey Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act, is a significant impediment for motorists in New Jersey seeking to obtain compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Simply put, if a person elects the limitation on lawsuit, the person will pay lower […]

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Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Trucking Accident in Pennsylvania

Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Trucking Accident in Pennsylvania

Common TBIs After a Tractor Trailer Accident: Explained by Our Trucking Accident Lawyers in Pennsylvania Motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks are different than any other type of motor vehicle crash. This is because trucking accidents involving large commercial vehicles such as semi-tractor trailers, big rigs, 18 wheelers, flatbeds, and other box trucks generate significant […]

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