Category Archives: Personal Injury

Bus Blind Spots: A Danger to Pedestrian Safety

Bus Blind Spots A Danger to Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety is vital, especially in congested areas like cities. It is crucial to stay alert, drive at safe speeds, and be extra cautious when traveling to keep pedestrians safe. Truck and bus drivers are especially prone to blind spots that make it impossible to see around the entire vehicle. These blind spots can cause […]

Reaching an Injury Settlement with Your Insurance Provider

After suffering a traumatic accident, filing an insurance claim may be the last thing on your mind. However, filing a personal injury claim is crucial to get coverage or reimbursement for medical bills, property damage, and other accident-related expenses. If you are not at fault, you will file a claim with your insurance company, and […]

Not all car accident cases should be settled

The aftermath of a car accident can leave you facing a considerable amount of physical, emotional and financial stress. All this stress, paperwork and pressure from insurance companies can make it tempting to settle the case quickly and avoid the complexity of a legal claim. However, settling a personal injury case can be dangerous. Simply […]

How can a Board Certified attorney make a difference in your case?

How can a Board Certified attorney make a difference in your case

There is no question: if you suffered a severe injury in an accident caused by another’s negligence, you deserve compensation. But the time after an accident can be overwhelming, especially when you should only be focused on your recovery. It is often beneficial to consult an experienced attorney, but how do you know you have […]

Bicycle accidents and traumatic brain injury in Pennsylvania

Bicycle accidents and traumatic brain injury in Pennsylvania

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 […]

How social media can harm your personal injury claim

How social media can harm your personal injury claim

If you have a hard time staying off social media, you are not alone. Whether you’re a baby boomer or millennial, you are most likely surrounded by friends and family members who are always looking at their phones. Many of those people are also “over-sharers,” who feel the need to document every trivial moment of […]

Reaching a settlement with your insurance provider

Reaching a settlement with your insurance provider

If you’ve been in a serious accident where your car was totaled or you suffered an injury, the accident is just the first in a series of challenges. Insurance companies are notorious for questioning claims and offering low settlements. What should you do if you don’t like their offer? Auto insurance providers work with claims […]