Bicycling is seeing a resurgence in popularity: It’s healthy, good for the environment and a lot of fun. But with biking comes a set of associated dangers. Lancaster Online reported that from 2013 to 2017 there were 307 bicycle accidents in Lancaster County alone. People were injured in 302 of those accidents, and four of them were […]
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We do not think much about what the injury risks might be from accidents when we get behind the wheel or ride as a passenger in a car. In case of a collision, one known risk to victims is spinal cord injury. Since 2015, motor vehicle crashes have been the leading cause of spinal cord injury, […]
When a motorist drives negligently or recklessly and causes an accident that harms others, the driver is legally responsible for compensation for the victims’ resulting losses. Compensatory damages could include several different categories of physical, material, psychological and financial losses. For example, a jury might award damages in a Pennsylvania personal injury claim for losses from […]
People tend to downplay the seriousness of whiplash. Asked if they want to go to the emergency room after a car crash, a passenger all too often refuses treatment because its “only a little whiplash.” In the age-old joke, a lawyer exaggerates the client’s whiplash. The truth is, however, that while whiplash can be mild and […]
The Governors Highway Safety Association has released its annual report that analyzes preliminary 2018 pedestrian accident data and the news is not positive for Pennsylvania. In fact, it is sobering and of great concern. Specifically, the number of pedestrians killed in the Keystone State increased a whopping 41 percent in the first six months of 2018 as […]
According to the Federal Highway Administration, while motorcycle travel is only 0.6 percent of vehicle movement on U.S. roads, motorcycle accidents result in over 14 percent of traffic deaths. It is not hard to believe, considering the vulnerability of the exposed human body to impact with other vehicles, standing objects and roads. At our law […]
The moments following a car accident can be disorienting and frightening. You may be unsure of the exact cause of the crash and hesitant on what to do next. After an accident, the most important thing is to prioritize the injuries of yourself and other passengers. In Pennsylvania, of the 128,188 reported crashes in 2017, […]
The Brain Injury Association of America observes Brain Injury Awareness Month annually throughout March. The theme this year is Change Your Mind, dedicated to empowerment and support of brain-injury victims and caregivers. At McDonald At Law in Lancaster, we advocate fiercely for our clients who have suffered brain injuries through the negligence of others, including […]
McDonald At Law is very excited that our attorney, Michael McDonald, was named by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent for 2021. The NADC promotes legal excellence and recognizes skilled attorneys through a highly selective process. Micheal McDonald has over 35 years of experience and focuses […]
Parents do everything in their power to protect their children from harm or injury. However, they cannot control other drivers on the road. Car accidents can happen so fast, so it is critical to know what you should do if your child is in the car at the time of an accident. 1. Call 911 As […]