car accident
If Another Driver Hits Me In Bad Weather, Is He Still At Fault?
A winter wonderland may look beautiful; however, winter weather makes for terrible driving conditions. Sleet, snow, ice, and fog create the perfect conditions for a car accident. Even for the most experienced driver, winter weather can be very difficult to navigate. When a car accident occurs during bad weather, the insurance company may try to…
Read MoreIf I Caused A Car Accident, Can I Still Receive Money For My Damages?
In Pennsylvania, the answer to this question is, “It depends.” Personal injury laws require that you prove the other person is responsible for the accident that caused your injury and you suffered damages because of that accident to receive compensation for your damages. The goal in a car accident claim is to prove the other…
Read MoreSideswipe Car Accidents In Edinboro, PA
You do not hear much about sideswipe car accidents; however, these types of accidents are common near colleges where roads may be more narrow due to students parking along the side of the roads. Another common cause of sideswipe accidents is when one car is attempting to merge onto a highway or another lane and…
Read MoreMechanical Problems That Cause Car Accidents
It is extremely important to maintain your vehicle properly to avoid car accidents. A poorly maintained vehicle increases your risk of being involved in a traffic accident. The key is to stay on top of mechanical issues that can result in a crash. Examples of mechanical issues that may result in a crash include: Brakes…
Read MoreI Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt, Can I Still Recover Compensation In A Car Accident Claim?
When someone is injured in a car accident, he or she may be concerned about receiving compensation to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. If the injury was the fault of another driver, it’s easy to assume that driver will be responsible for the damages caused by the collision. However, the accident…
Read More5 Questions To Ask When Renting A Car in Pennsylvania
There are many times when you may want to rent a car such as when you are on vacation or when your vehicle is being repaired. Most people perform a quick internet search for rental car agencies to find the lowest price for a rental car in Northwestern Pennsylvania. However, the lowest price may not…
Read MoreFatal Hit and Run Crash in Girard
A 51-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in the North Creek Road and Route 20 area of Girard around 11 p.m. on September 4. According to Pennsylvania state police, the West Erie County accident occurred when a black or gray vehicle struck the man and then fled the scene. The man died at the…
Read MoreHow Do I Know Whether or Not My Car Accident Is Worth Anything?
Car accidents are relatively common not just in Erie, Pennsylvania but across the state and around the country. What makes car accidents unique, however, from the perspective of a personal injury attorney, is whether or not these cases meet the grounds for filing a car accident lawsuit. If you have sustained severe injuries as a…
Read MoreIs an Injury or an Accident Probable Cause for an Officer to Investigate Driving Under the Influence?
In order to pull you over and investigate a potential incident of driving under the influence, a police officer must have probable cause that you have violated the law or are in the process of violating the law. Probable cause refers to reliable information existing to support a reasonable belief that someone has committed a…
Read MoreErie County Crash Injures One and Kills Another
An accident on Erie County on Interstate-90 injured one woman and fatally wounded a Pittsburg area man, according to the Pennsylvania state police in Erie. A 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Harbor Creek Township.
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