A dooring accident occurs when someone opens a vehicle door into the path of a cyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian, causing either a direct collision or forcing the rider to swerve dangerously into traffic. In Pennsylvania, opening a car door without
Pennsylvania’s distracted driving laws prohibit using handheld devices while driving, including texting, calling, browsing the internet, or any other interaction with mobile devices. Effective June 5, 2025, Paul Miller’s Law makes it illegal to hold or physically operate any interactive
After a car accident in Pennsylvania, you should go to the emergency room if you have any severe symptoms like loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, severe pain, or signs of internal bleeding. For minor injuries without red flag symptoms, urgent
In Pennsylvania, you have exactly two years from the date of your truck accident to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your injuries and damages. This deadline, known as the statute of limitations, is set by Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S.
Police reports are not admissible as evidence in Pennsylvania courts to prove fault or damages in car accident lawsuits. Pennsylvania’s vehicle code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3751(b)(4), specifically prohibits using police accident reports as evidence in civil proceedings or criminal cases
In Pennsylvania pedestrian accident claims, evidence determines whether you recover full compensation or nothing at all. Strong evidence proves the driver’s negligence, establishes the severity of your injuries, and protects you from insurance companies that will try to shift blame
