Highways are dangerous because of high speeds, traffic jams and the presence of larger tractor-trailer trucks. Pennsylvania has a number of highways that are considered more dangerous than alternative roadways. I-95, I-78, I-80 and the I-79 and I-70 Interchange are all recognized nationwide as very dangerous areas to drive through. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation lists 377 roadways in that…

Some people may not know that the term “dram” refers to a unit of measurement for alcohol that was used way back in the day. This may make it easier to understand why today’s current dram shop laws are actually state statutes that assume liability for establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for actions considered negligent with respect to any and…

Sadly, hit and run accidents have the potential to leave a victim with catastrophic injuries. One of the biggest challenges in these kinds of cases is that it can be hard to identify who was responsible if the person left the scene of the incident. Anyone who strikes a person should stop and exchange insurance information after making sure that…

“Whiplash” is the common name for neck sprain or strain, an injury that commonly results from car accidents—although other types of accidents can also cause whiplash injuries. Whiplash occurs when the head is “whipped” forcefully back and forth, putting more strain on the soft tissues of the neck than they are equipped to handle. Common symptoms of whiplash include: Neck…

Thousands of car accidents occur nationwide every day. Many of these are minor “fender benders,” in which property damage is slight and no one is hurt. Often, drivers wonder whether they must file a police report after a crash. Here are three situations in which it is essential to file a police report: Someone is Injured or Killed Pennsylvania law…