According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), there were over 110,000 reportable traffic crashes in the state in 2021. Here is an overview of the car accident statistics in Pennsylvania for that year: Fatalities And Injuries In 2021,...
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Can You Receive Compensation For Injuries In A Rideshare Accident?
There are many opportunities to use a rideshare to get from here to there. They can be economical and helpful when you find yourself in a sticky situation. In addition to their usefulness, you also count on your rideshare driver to be safe. However, it helps to know...
What Are The Most Dangerous Roads In Pennsylvania?
Even if you are a safe driver, getting from here to there on Pennsylvania roadways can feel like a dangerous journey. When it is time to drive into Philadelphia, you may feel even more nervous about safely getting to and from your destination. Many factors can make...
How to protect your rights after a car accident
The moments after a car accident can be confusing and difficult. Below are some simple steps that you can take to protect yourself when another driver hits your car. Buy a dash cam Dash cams record what is happening in front of and behind your vehicle while you drive....
Why you need underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage
Imagine the following scenarios: Your child is crossing the street and is seriously injured by a drunk driver. After filing a claim with the driver’s insurance company, you learn that the driver had the state-minimum of $15,000 in liability insurance coverage. This is...
Getting your motorcycle ready for summer
Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating and freeing. After a long winter and a wet spring, it can be tough to wait for those first long rides on the open road. While you may have managed to sneak in a few quick rides as the weather warmed up, as summer approaches, you...
How do crews treat Pennsylvania roads during a storm?
Not many people look forward to driving in the snow. Often, even those with large four-wheel-drive vehicles would prefer to stay home. Seasoned or not, driving in the snow takes practice and caution. Thankfully, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)...
What to do if you’re injured by a hit and run driver
Pennsylvania requires anyone involved in a car accident to stop their vehicle, exchange license and insurance information, and aid anyone injured in the collision. (75 Pa.C.S. §3742 and §3743). Sometimes, the person who caused the accident violates the law and flees...
Full Tort versus Limited Tort auto insurance – What you need to know
When you buy car insurance in Pennsylvania, you can choose either the “full tort” or the “limited tort option.” It is important to understand how this choice affects not just the cost of your insurance but also your legal rights. Limited tort insurance is cheaper...