Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as an “easy” auto accident case. Especially when big insurance companies get involved, personal injury cases arising from catastrophic auto accidents tend always to be complex, with many factors that can influence the success or the failure of the case on both sides. People who are […]
Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The lawyers of McDonald At Law are proud to serve people in and around Lancaster, helping them receive just compensation following serious injuries. This kind of legal representation is particularly important to have following serious car accidents that result in lasting injury and death. In recent years, one of the common causes of preventable auto […]
It can, and often does, happen when you least expect it. While driving to work, picking up your child from school or walking across the street–a motor vehicle accident can negatively impact your life and the lives of your family members in numerous ways. During 2015 alone, 1,718 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents […]
The rapid increase in drug overdoses here in Lancaster and across Pennsylvania over the last few years has ended lives and destroyed families. It is hard to put into words how tragic the situation is. Now, a new poll released by AAA shows that Pennsylvanians are worried about how the easy availability of illegal drugs will affect […]
You’ve just been in a car accident. Some jerk wasn’t paying attention and rear-ended your car. When the shock wears off and you gather your wits, you think you are ok. You feel a little stiff or a little sore, but that’s common right? There’s nothing that wrong. Besides, seeing a doctor or riding in the ambulance […]
If a drunk driver causes an accident in which the passenger riding in the car is injured, is the passenger entitled to recovery for damages, or should the passenger have known not to even get in the car in the first place? Here in Pennsylvania as in many other states, this concept of “comparative negligence” […]
If it’s clear after a car accident, or any type of accident, that you were not at fault, you can expect the insurance company for the negligent driver or party to contact you and offer you a settlement. You should be wary of this offer. This settlement offer will often be far lower than what […]
There is no doubt that distracted driving continues to be a huge problem in the U.S. Whether it’s on city streets, rural highways or interstates, drivers continue to fail to put down their phones. A new report out shows that our addiction to screen time continues to have deadly consequences for pedestrians. According to the […]
Is it Christmas yet? Almost! Most of us look forward to the holiday season with great anticipation. Seeing family members, enjoying Christmas movies, shopping and attending parties is a great way to close out the year. For some people, however, the holiday season can be quite stressful because of the planning and travel involved. For […]
After an accident, do you ever wonder how insurance companies come up with the amounts that they offer for settlements? This blog previously discussed why you should avoid talking about your accident on social media, because insurance adjusters will be scrutinizing those posts to reduce their costs. While this is sound advice, there is something else […]