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Pedestrian/Auto Accidents are on the Increase Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in the US.  More than 6,590 Americans were killed in pedestrian/auto accidents in 2019, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association – a 5% increase over 2018.  Over a ten-year period ending in 2018, pedes...

Sandra Worthington, a personal injury lawyer in PA for 35 years, has published a helpful handbook in plain English explaining the medical and legal aspects of traumatic brain injury.  If you or a loved one wants to understand more about brain injuries, email [email protected] with y...

Pedestrian Deaths On The Rise According to research done on behalf of the Governors Highway Safety Association which represents the state highway safety offices, pedestrian deaths have risen faster than motorist fatalities and are up to 6000 total last year. Why are there more pedestrian deaths i...

If you have been in a car accident or truck accident due to icy conditions, the insurance company is not going to give you a break because you lost control on an icy patch you couldn't see. You have to maintain sufficient distance from the car in front of you to avoid colliding whether it is icy ...

Dog Bite Fatalities in 2015 from Shelter or Rescue Dogs According to DogsBite.org, a national dog bite victim's group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks, in 2015 9% (constituting 3 fatal attacks) were caused by dogs re-homed by shelters or rescues. The state of Texas led all states in leth...

As reported by DogsBite.org, a national dog bite victim's organization dedicated to reducing or eliminating serious dog attacks, 34 U.S. dog attack fatalities occurred in 2015.  Pit bulls contributed to 82% (28) of these deaths.  Apparently, pit bulls, while many are sweet and docile, along with ...

THE REASON YOU NEED UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE In excess of 1 million people are driving around in the U.S. without any auto insurance because they cannot afford it. This includes 1.1 million drivers in PA! What happens if you are hit by one of these uninsured folks? Despite how badly injured yo...

In excess of 1 million people are driving around in the U.S. without any auto insurance because they cannot afford it. This includes 1.1 million drivers in PA! What happens if you are hit by one of these uninsured folks? Despite how badly injured you might be, you will have no claim unless your a...

Nowdays it is commonplace for people to jump on Facebook or Twitter and spew out personal life details to friends and others. It is certainly an era of lightening quick communication which can be an incredible and efficient tool for updating your contacts with important (and unimportant!) details...

Medical marijuana was approved in Pennsylvania by law on May 17, 2016. Under specific circumstances it may be approved by your doctor in non-smoking form (tincture, other edible forms) for “serious” conditions, some of which can result from the trauma of an accident. Chronic and intractable neuro...

The holidays are upon us and who knows better than your dog?  This is a time of large and small family gatherings in HIS house.  Who are these people?  Should I protect my human family or are these friends?  These are what I imaging to be the ponderings of a dog met by crowds of rarely seen famil...

Friends, Beware multiple IRS Scams that are quite scary and convincing. Warn your elderly relatives about this because they are quite vulnerable and trusting. IRS Scams are on the rise. The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to remain on high alert and protect themselves agains...

So your baby is all grown up (or thinks he is) and wants to get his driver's license. While having a teen on your auto policy is likely to raise the price of your insurance, there are things you can do to increase the chances that your teen will be a safe driver. First, set a good example. If you...

Most of us have heard the term whiplash. Frequently it brings to mind images of a person wearing a large padded collar to hold his neck in place. But is there more about whiplash we need to know? What Is It? In fact, whiplash is no laughing matter and can be a very serious injury. As suggested by...

More and more people are having the same experience:  They are involved in a collision that is not their fault, but, rather than fixing their car, their insurer declares that it is “totaled.”  The insurance company pays what it claims is the fair market value of the car and tows it away.  However...

Even as payments by insurance companies for property damage and injuries shrink, insurance rates continue to rise. However, there are a number of things that the savvy consumer can do to lower his rates and reduce the auto insurance bite. It Pays to Shop The most important thing to remember is th...

While no one looks forward to being involved in a personal injury lawsuit, keeping in mind some simple do's and don'ts should help to make your case as simple as possible. DO keep all appointments regarding your case, especially those with your lawyer and your doctor(s). DON'T keep any infor...

At some point most of us will have to deal with a car that has broken down. Whether the problem is a simple flat tire or something more serious, here are some safety tips for handling a breakdown: If you notice a problem with your car while driving, REMAIN CALM. Keeping a level head is the mos...

Cars are expensive to own and require the owner to continually buy “consumables” such as gas, oil, filters, spark plugs, and windshield wipers. Among these consumables are tires, and most car owners understand that they will have to replace their tires every so often because the treads will becom...

Many people think that common sense dictates what is to be done after an auto accident. Maybe so, but our common sense can desert us under stress. It is a good idea to keep this simple checklist in your car with your other important papers (registration, etc.). Get help for anyone injured. C...

If you have been injured in an accident and have hired an attorney to assist you in making a claim, try to keep the following in mind: Help Your Attorney Help You Your attorney is on your side, fighting for your rights. Help your attorney as much as you can. Keep copies of all of the information ...

Of all of the causes of truck collisions, one of the most preventable gets the least press: driver fatigue—put simply, tired truckers. Federal law both limits the maximum number of hours that a truck driver is supposed to drive and prohibits truckers from driving if they are “impaired through fat...

The perception among drivers is that bigger is better, and therefore SUVs—which are bigger than other cars—must be safer. Unfortunately, this perception is not correct. SUVs, which are not only bigger but taller than other kinds of cars and trucks, have a disturbing tendency to roll over, which r...

As the population ages and begins to retire, many retirees are purchasing recreational vehicles, giving them the freedom to travel around the country at their own pace and with their own itinerary. RVs have become more popular, and they have also become larger. Many of them (known as Class A moto...

RVs of all sizes are becoming more and more popular. With their increased popularity, there is a higher probability of their involvement in accidents on the highways and byways of our country. However, with some advance planning, you will be able to travel with confidence. Before you go on a trip...