Ridesharing is a relatively new service that you can use instead of taxis or other traditional forms of getting a ride. Because ridesharing has only achieved mainstream acceptance in the last decade, there are ongoing legal problems surrounding the industry. One of the biggest questions that arises is who is liable for ridesharing accidents. If …
Rear-end collisions are among the most common car accidents. Rear-end collisions happen when one vehicle strikes the rear end of another. Rear-end collisions can also result in a variety of injuries ranging from mild to severe. One of the most common injuries from rear-end collisions is whiplash, a condition where the neck muscles are severely …
Riding your bicycle can be a fun and active way to relax and a useful way to travel in high traffic areas. However, there is the ever-present danger of getting into an accident while on your bike. There are many ways that you can be injured while riding a bike, many of which are not …
People who are involved in car accidents often suffer from whiplash, a type of soft tissue injury that can occur when one vehicle is rear-ended by another. The impact can cause the neck of the person in the front vehicle to quickly move forward and backward. If you suffered whiplash in a car accident, you …
If you suffered injuries in a collision, you were possibly treated in the hospital for broken bones; head, back, or neck injuries; cuts; and other serious injuries. You may have needed to undergo surgery, and you may now be facing the prospect of visiting a chiropractor or a physical therapist several times per week for …
A side impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes another at approximately a 90-degree angle. This is also sometimes referred to as a “T-bone” collision. When a vehicle is hit on the side, there is no major structural barrier to protect a person seated near the site of the impact. A side impact collision can …
Motor vehicle collisions often cause serious injuries, but rollover accidents can have particularly catastrophic results. People inside a vehicle can be thrown around as it rolls over. They may strike windows, doors, or the ceiling. They may also be hit by objects inside the vehicle when it rolls over. If you were hurt in a …
If you were hurt in a collision involving a ridesharing vehicle while you were riding as a passenger, driving another vehicle, walking, or riding a bicycle, you may have suffered serious injuries. The growth of ridesharing services has raised numerous questions, including who is liable for an accident involving a ridesharing vehicle. Drivers who work …
Rear-end collisions happened frequently, and they can cause serious injuries to the driver in the front vehicle that is struck. If you were involved in a rear-end crash in which another vehicle hit yours, you may have needed to receive treatment at a hospital. You may have been told that you have whiplash and that …
When an accident occurs, both parties involved should stop. Someone should notify the authorities and request medical help if necessary. Unfortunately, sometimes that does not happen. Being a victim of a motor vehicle collision can be devastating, but being hurt in a hit and run accident can compound the effects. If you were involved in …
Police officers have a duty to enforce the law, and sometimes they must pursue dangerous suspects to protect the public from harm. Police chases at high speeds can also put the public in danger. Officers must weigh the seriousness of an alleged crime and the danger to the public if the suspect were to escape …
Neglect of basic needs in nursing homes is illegal. Your loved one has guaranteed rights, including proper access to food, water, shelter, medical care, and hygiene. Without access to these essential items, older adults can suffer severe injuries or death. If you believe that your loved one is suffering from basic needs neglect, contact an …
More people are bicycling around Philadelphia city streets. Cyclists bike to work and school, and it is becoming some people’s preferred way to get around the city. It also means that more bicycles share the road with cars, trucks, and buses. The inevitable conclusion is that more accidents involving personal injuries are bound to happen …
Pennsylvania is one of the states that can boast a relatively low percentage of uninsured drivers on the road, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Even so, you may still find yourself in an accident with a driver who is either uninsured or under-insured. An accident alone can be enough to through you off financially. …
Rear-end collisions are defined as accidents where one vehicle comes into forceful contact with another from behind. These types of accidents most often involve cars, but they can also include motorcycles, trucks, or commercial vehicles. The other party involved in the accident can be stationary or in motion, but both vehicles must be going in …
If you have been involved in an accident related to a police chase, you may be entitled to compensation. According to Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations § 42-5524, you will need to bring car accident claims involving police parties and other individuals to civil court within two years of an accident taking place. You will not …
Bicycle accidents can cause various injuries, including head injuries, such as facial cuts and lacerations, dental injuries, eye injuries, head fractures, and concussions. Injuries elsewhere on the body can include fractures (especially on the hands and wrists), dislocations, road rash, abdominal wounds, back injuries, and many others. When a cyclist collides with a motor vehicle, …
Aggressive drivers are a danger to anyone near them on the road. According to the Insurance Information Institute, aggressive driving is a leading cause of car accidents and is responsible for many yearly car crash fatalities. If you or your loved ones are suffering after having an aggressive driving car accident, you should not pay …
Senior citizens and disabled adults in nursing homes are often entirely dependent on their caregivers. That makes them particularly vulnerable to abuse. The mistreatment of nursing home residents is a serious problem in the United States, according to a report from the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). People who live in nursing homes may …
If you have been injured in an auto accident, industrial accident, or another mishap that was the fault of another party, you may qualify for compensation. In the event of an accident in which you suffered injuries that were not a result of your own doing, you can seek out an Oakland personal injury lawyer …
