In Pennsylvania, tailgating is illegal under state law 75 Pa. C.S. § 3310, which prohibits following another vehicle more closely than is “reasonable and prudent” for current conditions. Unlike some states that specify exact distances, Pennsylvania gives police officers discretion
In Pennsylvania, crosswalk laws establish that drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks when no traffic signals are operating, as outlined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 3542 crosswalk law. However, pedestrians also have legal duties
Most Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers work on contingency fees, meaning you pay nothing upfront and only owe attorney fees if they win your case. Contingency fees are charged as a percentage of your settlement or verdict and often increase if
Pennsylvania bicycle laws classify bicycles as vehicles under the state’s Vehicle Code, which means you have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists when riding on public roads. You must follow traffic signals, stop at stop signs, ride in the
Failure to yield car accidents in Pennsylvania occur when a driver fails to give the right-of-way to another vehicle, pedestrian, or emergency vehicle as required by state traffic laws. These accidents commonly happen at intersections, during left turns, when merging
Witness testimony in Pennsylvania truck accident claims refers to the formal statements provided by people who observed the crash or possess expert knowledge about its causes. These accounts come from everyday witnesses who saw the accident happen and professional experts
