Key Takeaways: Pennsylvania law generally encourages drivers to move their cars out of traffic after a minor car accident, as long as it is safe and no one is hurt. Staying parked in a live lane raises the odds of a second crash, since other drivers may not see a stopped car in time…
Key Takeaways: If a driver’s stress or a mental health struggle played a role in the car accident that injured you, Pennsylvania law still holds that driver to the same standard of care as any other driver. A crash caused by inattention, whether from a phone, an argument, or a personal struggle, can support…
Key Takeaways: Car accidents can lead to two separate financial claims when gap insurance is involved: one for vehicle property loss and another for personal injury. Specifically, gap coverage pays the remaining balance on your auto loan if your vehicle is totaled, whereas an injury claim provides compensation for your bodily harm. Knowing the…
Key Takeaways Summer road trips bring more traffic, road construction, tired drivers, and unfamiliar roads, all of which raise the risk of a crash. Staying alert, planning rest stops, and checking your vehicle before a long drive can lower that risk significantly. If a car accident happens anyway, knowing what steps to take protects…
Our Chester County car accident lawyers at Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. help injured drivers understand how short-form videos are creating distracted driving risks across Pennsylvania. Distracted driving used to mean texting, phone calls, or adjusting the radio. Today, it can also mean scrolling TikTok, watching Reels, recording content,…
Key Takeaways: Electric cars have changed how some car accident lawsuits work because the crashes happen differently. Although the medical treatments for broken bones or head trauma remain the same, silent motors and automated driving features create new ways for collisions to occur. Proving fault depends on showing how these specific automotive features or…
When the last child leaves home, many couples find themselves at a crossroads: With a quieter house, different routines, and a different standard of living, some find that their relationship looks dramatically different from their marriage before and during kids. And some couples decide to separate as a result, in what many call an…
In Pennsylvania, the law allows certain spouses to pursue loss of consortium claims, which focus on the effect an injury may have on a marital relationship. These claims are tied to personal injury cases and address the personal impact on family life rather than the physical injuries alone. What Exactly Is a Loss of…
Liability for rain-related car accidents usually falls on one or more drivers because wet roads do not eliminate the legal duty to drive safely. Drivers are expected to slow down, increase following distance, and adjust to conditions. In some cases, a government agency or vehicle manufacturer may share liability. Fault can be attributed to…
Regenerative braking is a feature in electric and hybrid vehicles that slows the car by converting kinetic energy back into battery power, often without the driver pressing the brake pedal. Because this can cause sudden, unexpected deceleration, it may contribute to rear-end collisions. Liability depends on whether the driver, the manufacturer, or both acted…
