If you have been in a car accident, you may wish to obtain a copy of an automobile accident report for legal purposes or your personal records. In all cases where a police report exists, it’s advisable to do so. As detailed by the Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of few states in the U.S. where it is still legal to pick up cell phones and text while driving. While it is illegal in some of the state's largest cities to text while driving, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has still not
Tourists experienced another bus accident yesterday when a DC Trails bus collided with a Tractor Trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike. The accident was almost Fatal, but the bus driver, who was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital along with a few passengers, was revived and
Dictated by a rule called the “statute of limitations,” a person must file a lawsuit resulting from an accident or injury within a set period of time, or else the request for compensation for damages made by the accusing party will be negated and his
All states have different laws regarding auto insurance. For Pennsylvania drivers, the “right to recover damages” is labeled as “tort options” in car insurance policies. An individual’s level of tort coverage defines his/her ability to seek compensation for an accident in which that person is
Summer is a wonderful time to take long road trips with family and friends. However, driving these long distances, especially during the night and early morning hours can be dangerous because there is more of a chance that you could become fatigued. Drowsy or fatigued
Yesterday, Philadelphia Eagles, defensive tackle Mike Patterson ended up on the ground on his back, convulsing and biting his tongue. This is certainly not something that happens everyday at a football practice. From all accounts it appears that the Philadelphia Eagles athletic training staff had
It seems that for most Pennsylvanians, a day doesn’t go by without their cell phones being within close, convenient reach. Unfortunately, for far too many motorists, this includes while being behind the wheel. Currently, there is no state-wide cell phone ban in Pennsylvania for hand-held
Having a loved one admitted to the hospital can very often be an emotional or traumatic experience due to the sudden nature of the admittance or the degree of the health condition. While hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and the United States have made significant improvements in
In 2009, the US Department of Transportation proposed several new rules to promote safety and prevent bus and truck accidents. These included: - Electronic onboard devices to record hours of driving to help enforce limits and prevent fatigued drivers - A “minimum” knowledge requirement for drivers - Oversight on
