On Sunday morning, April 28, an elderly Chambersburg woman died while a passenger in a car waiting to turn left into a church parking lot in Antrim Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The Ford Focus was struck from behind by a Honda Accord, which pushed the Focus into the other lane. It then collided head-on into a […]
Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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 […]
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, […]
A car accident can happen in an instant on Pennsylvania roads, leaving you with serious physical injuries. These injuries could keep you from working as well as enjoying your favorite activities with your friends and family. However, physical injuries are not the only ones that you should be aware of after a car accident. As […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]