Your first thought might be the cost of a traffic ticket or an increase in your automobile insurance. However, if you are the victim of a traffic accident, the true cost can be much higher. The financial and non-financial costs of a traffic accident can be significant, even in a low-speed, minor traffic collision. If… Read more »
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Do You Wish You Could Turn Back Time?
If you have never been involved in a traffic accident, you may be overwhelmed by the aftermath of the accident. Who pays your medical bills? How do you get your vehicle repaired? What happens if you need to be out of work? There are so many questions that it is easy to become stressed and… Read more »
Post-Storm Road Hazards in Pennsylvania
Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas leaving a path of devastation in its wake. However, some of the worst damage and the most dangerous conditions were caused by flooding. Flooding and storm debris made it impossible for residents and rescue workers to traverse city streets in Houston. While we do not see the impact of a… Read more »
Do I Pay Taxes on My Accident Settlement in Pennsylvania?
When you are injured in a traffic-related accident, you might be entitled to recover money for your losses and injuries. Depending on the facts of your case, the amount could be substantial, and the amount could include compensation for future damages and permanent disability. While most types of compensation are not taxed as income, there… Read more »
Back to School Time in Erie – Safety Tips for School Zones
It is that time again in Erie — back to school time for thousands of students. Schools in and around Erie will be opening their doors to students later this month. Drivers need to be looking for children in school zones and around parks and neighborhoods. Also, more children may be walking to school or… Read more »
Personal Injury Protection Insurance for Erie Drivers
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage can be confusing in Pennsylvania because of the state’s full and limited tort laws. To understand the PIP requirements and tort laws, it helps to understand the difference between an “at fault” insurance state and “fault” insurance state. At Fault vs. Fault Insurance Some states require drivers to carry… Read more »
Pennsylvania Drivers Speed More Than Most Drivers in the United States
Traffic accidents occur each day throughout the United States. During 2015, 35,092 of those traffic accidents were fatal accidents. Speeding contributed to 27 percent of the fatal crashes in 2015. Pennsylvania did not do very well in controlling speed-related accidents during 2015. According to the report by the NHTSA, our state ranked fourth in speed-related… Read more »
Choosing the Right Motorcycle Helmet for You
The NHTSA released its data regarding motorcycle helmet usage in 2016 earlier this year. After that, it released data regarding the costs and lives saved by the use of helmets. From the information provided, motorcycle helmets saved 1,772 lives during 2015 and saved more than $19 billion in comprehensive costs and more than $3 billion… Read more »
3 Steps to Take for Back Pain After a Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident can result in a variety of injuries including head trauma, broken bones, abrasions, and scarring. However, a motorcycle accident can also result in long-term back pain. The accident-related back pain can be mild to severe, and it can severely limit your ability to return to your normal daily activities, including taking care… Read more »
Have I Missed the Deadline to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Being injured in a motorcycle accident can be very traumatic. Whether you are the driver or a passenger, you can suffer life-altering injuries that can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. The NHTSA reported an eight percent increase in motorcycle fatalities during 2015 (4,976 deaths). In Pennsylvania alone, 170 riders were killed… Read more »