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Route 100 and West Chester Pike (Route 3) Intersection Crashes in Chester County

September 18, 2026

Key Takeaways: Our West Chester car accident lawyers frequently represent claimants injured in crashes at the stretch where Route 100 and West Chester Pike carry drivers between Exton, West Goshen Township, and West Chester Borough. Traffic builds fast here, lanes narrow, and turning movements cause many collisions that account for a real share of…

Stopped School Bus and School Zone Crashes in Delaware County: The Law and Liability

September 18, 2026

Key Takeaways: A stopped school bus with flashing lights signals drivers to halt immediately, since Pennsylvania law requires a full stop within 10 feet from every direction. When a driver ignores this or other school zone rules and causes a crash, that violation can serve as strong evidence of negligence in a personal injury…

Parking Lot Accidents at Delaware County Shopping Centers: Who Is at Fault?

September 13, 2026

Key Takeaways: When Delaware County car accident lawyers consult with clients about parking lot crashes, the key questions focus on liability and who pays for the damages. The answer usually depends on right-of-way rules, which driver was backing up, and how well the lot was maintained. Property owners are often held responsible, as are…

Blue Route (I-476) Accidents in Delaware County: Merging, Speed, and Liability

September 11, 2026

Key Takeaways: Media car accident lawyers see a steady stream of cases from I-476, known locally as the “Blue Route,” where narrow merge points and fast-moving traffic push cars together with little warning. “Fault” usually comes down to which driver was speeding, failed to yield, or neglected to check a blind spot before changing…

How Does Pennsylvania’s Inheritance Tax Work?

September 6, 2026

Key Takeaways: Every Pennsylvania estate faces a state inheritance tax before assets reach an heir. Pennsylvania wills and estates lawyers point out that this tax applies to nearly every estate in the state, regardless of its value. Unlike the federal estate tax, which only touches very large estates, Pennsylvania taxes inheritances starting with the…

Do Grandparents Have Custody or Visitation Rights in Pennsylvania?

September 3, 2026

Key Takeaways: Pennsylvania family law lawyers [EK1] often get asked whether grandparents can step in when a parent limits contact with a grandchild. While parents sometimes restrict access, legal action also frequently arises from parental death or incarceration, safety concerns like abuse or neglect, parental separation or divorce, or cases where the grandparent previously served…

Downtown West Chester Car Accidents: Students, Pedestrians, and Gay Street Traffic

August 30, 2026

Key Takeaways: On a weekday afternoon, Gay Street fills with a mix of delivery trucks double-parked outside restaurants, students crossing mid-block on their way to class, and drivers circling for a parking spot near the Chester County Courthouse. This combination makes downtown West Chester one of the more accident-prone stretches in the borough, and…

Route 202 Car Accidents in Chester County: Causes and Who Is Liable

August 28, 2026

Key Takeaways: After someone is hurt in a U.S. 202 crash,West Chester car accident lawyers who represent them gather evidence like camera footage from nearby businesses and police reports to determine liability. The reasons why this corridor is dangerous include a mix of heavy commercial and commuter traffic, frequent intersections, and speed limits that shift…

Why Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) Sees So Many Car Accidents in Delaware County

August 20, 2026

Key Takeaways: Our experienced Delaware County car accident lawyers at Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. help injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists after crashes on Baltimore Pike and other busy local roads. Baltimore Pike, also known as U.S. 1 or Route 1, runs through heavily traveled commercial areas in…

Uber and Lyft Accidents in Delaware County: Whose Insurance Pays?

August 16, 2026

Key Takeaways: If you are involved in an Uber/Lyft accident in Delaware County, the rideshare driver’s app status at the exact moment of the crash determines whose insurance pays. While all drivers must maintain personal insurance, rideshare companies provide supplemental commercial coverage that increases when a driver accepts a ride and picks up a…