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Auto Accidents

What should you do if you are injured in a hit-and-run?

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
What should you do if you are injured in a hit-and-run

The shock of a sudden car crash can be frightening. One moment you are cruising down a busy highway, and the next you are sitting in a damaged car on the shoulder – with the at-fault vehicle speeding away. Hit-and-run accidents can be stressful for drivers, and they can leave you wondering: what happens next? […]

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Auto Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries

Some crash injuries are hidden – and even more dangerous

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Some crash injuries are hidden – and even more dangerous

The sudden impact of a car crash can leave you suffering from serious bruising, whiplash and broken bones. These injuries can be incredibly painful. However, because they are visible, you can get treatment for them as soon as possible. Other injuries might not be as apparent, such as internal injuries. We discussed the common symptoms of […]

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Auto Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries

Look out for signs of shock after a crash

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Look out for signs of shock after a crash

You have likely heard the phrase “they are going into shock” before – probably on a medical drama. This is a common phrase, but what does it really mean? There are two types of shock that are common after a car accident, and you and your loved ones must take care to look out for […]

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Truck Accidents

4 Essential tips for sharing the road with big rigs

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter

For many drivers, sharing the roadways with large commercial trucks can range from being frustrating to downright terrifying – and for a good reason. In 2018, a staggering 96% of the fatalities in accidents involving a passenger vehicle and a large truck were the passenger vehicle occupants. Large trucks are also involved in roughly one […]

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Truck Accidents

The terrible consequences from underride crashes with commercial trucks

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
The terrible consequences from underride crashes with commercial trucks

Highway traffic is not uncommon in south-central Pennsylvania with motorists humming, driving and often speeding along the major thoroughfares of U.S. Hwys. 30 and 222. And among the traffic are the ubiquitous big-rig trucks hauling cargo throughout the state and the rest of the country. As long as you drive safely and take precautions around […]

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Auto Accidents

Central Pennsylvania’s Winter Roads are the Scene of Severe Car Accidents

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Central Pennsylvania’s Winter Roads are the Scene of Severe Car Accidents

It’s winter in Pennsylvania. As much as many of us enjoy the snow and colder temperatures, wintertime also means streets and highways that are sometimes covered with ice, snow or both. How to be Safe on Winter Roads The roads can ice up after it rains or snows. Responsible drivers know that they need to […]

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Driver Distraction

5 things your teen should know about texting while driving

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
5 things your teen should know about texting while driving

If you have a teen driver in your house, you probably worry about them every time they get behind the wheel. You may worry about them for many reasons, including distracting friends, other drivers and their own inexperience. Your biggest worry, however, may be your teens use of a cell phone to text while driving. […]

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Truck Accidents

Truck accidents could cause serious burns. Be prepared.

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Truck accidents could cause serious burns. Be prepared.

Burn injuries from a crash are more common than it may seem. A single spark, leak or vehicle malfunction may be all it takes to cause a major hazard. Engine fires, explosions and other dangerous reactions can happen under certain circumstances – including in truck accidents. Large vehicles can trigger crash-related fires, many of which […]

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Auto Accidents

Is a personal injury lawsuit for an accident worth the effort?

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Is a personal injury lawsuit for an accident worth the effort

A motor vehicle collision can disrupt your life. It’s natural to want to move on as quickly as possible and return to normal life. However, the temptation to put the event in the past could be a mistake – especially if the other driver was at fault. Although results are never a guarantee when filing […]

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Auto Accidents

After a fatal car crash, who can sue on the passenger’s behalf?

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
After a fatal car crash, who can sue on the passenger’s behalf

Losing a loved one in a catastrophic collision is heartbreaking. While grieving, surviving spouses, parents, children and other relatives may wonder what exactly happened in the moments before impact. They might also be searching for justice and a way to support the loved one’s family in the wake of tragedy. After a fatal crash, many […]

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