According to our state’s DMV, the number of licensed motorcyclists in Pennsylvania has risen from 772,000 in 2005 to 861,000 in 2014. And during these summer months, many motorcyclists are taking to the road for joy rides. State law says motorcycles are subject to all the rights and duties associated with driving other vehicles, but…
Figuring out how to proceed after an accident involving SEPTA services such as buses or trains can often be a complicated process. Due to the communal nature of public transportation, SEPTA damage awards are often split among the group of injured passengers when another driver is responsible for the accident ignoring the following will only…
In Pennsylvania, a bicycle is considered a vehicle, and you must obey all of the laws that apply to other vehicles as well as to bicycle-specific rules about safety, parking, and signaling. In the realm of DUI law, this means you can be pulled over and have your person tested for intoxicants, even if you…
In the latest driver safety rankings issued by www.carinsurancecomparison.com, Pennsylvania does not fare well. In fact, it ranks as the 15th worst state in terms of driver safety and the 3rd worst state in terms of failure to obey fatalities. Behind the Rankings Using the latest data from several sources,including the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Did you know that we are in the midst of the 100 deadliest days for driving? That’s what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calls the time span between the beginning of June and the end of August. Statistically speaking, August is the deadliest month in terms of car accidents. More miles are traveled…
The following article is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Pennsylvania Car Accident Playbook. Regardless of the severity, a car accident is a jarring experience. To make matters worse, most people never consider how to handle a car accident until it’s too late. In the following section, I’ve answered a number of questions about…