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A car accident attorney discusses your legal rights if you were injured in a crash while riding with a friend or relative. Were you injured while riding in a car as a passenger? If so, you'll have to determine who will be responsible for paying for your medical expenses, lost wages and other crash-related damages....

Even if you drive cautiously, there is no guarantee that other drivers will do the same. You might be a responsible driver, but in reality, figures show that most drivers will be involved in 3-4 crashes throughout their lives. While many crashes that occur are relatively minor, they can still cause spinal injuries that result...

Nobody expects to be involved in a crash. Yet, it can happen to anyone at any time on the road. While we can do our best to avoid dangerous drivers, we can't always control the outcome. If you were recently involved in a crash, it could have been because another driver was distracted or inattentive....

Dealing with an aggressive driver can be a very unpleasant and scary situation. Crashes linked to aggressive driving often occur when drivers travel at dangerous speeds, fail to yield the right-of-way, knowingly commit traffic violations, and disregard the safety of others. What is the cause of aggressive driving? For some aggressive drivers, this type of...

In most cases, when someone is injured due to negligence or recklessness, he or she is able to make their own legal decisions. There are some cases when an injury is so severe that someone is incapacitated, and therefore, incapable of making decisions. A traumatic brain injury can leave the victim in a state where...

Car accidents can happen for many different reasons. In many cases, they occur because of certain mistakes drivers often make on the road. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the leading causes of accidents. When it comes to car accidents, four dangerous driving behaviors contribute to the vast majority of crashes. Below, you...

For more than a month, residents of Philadelphia have been hunkering down to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Many residents still leave home for essential purposes. Those can include going to work, going to the grocery store, and going to a doctor's appointment. Since traffic congestion often poses a danger to...

If you were involved in a crash, a police officer likely came to the scene to conduct an unbiased investigation and generate a crash report. This can be especially helpful if you weren't able to take pictures of the crash scene or speak to witnesses due to a severe injury. A police report is one...

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day is a centuries-old tradition for many residents of Philadelphia. In fact, WalletHub ranked Philadelphia as the second-best city in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Thousands of people celebrate during St. Patrick's Day weekend, the yearly parade, and on the day of the holiday. Of course, we can also...

Spring will arrive sooner than we think, according to Punxsutawney Phil. Winter weather risks can still a nuisance for Philadelphia drivers, however. When it snows, drivers have some traction and tire grip. When black ice sneaks up on us, however, it can be difficult to avoid a collision. How and where does black ice form?...