According to research done on behalf of the Governors Highway Safety Association which represents the state highway safety offices, pedestrian deaths have risen faster than motorist fatalities and are up to 6000 total last year. Why are there more pedestrian
Car Accidents On Icy Roads
If you have been in a car accident or truck accident due to icy conditions, the insurance company is not going to give you a break because you lost control on an icy patch you couldn’t see. You have to
THE REASON YOU NEED UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE
In excess of 1 million people are driving around in the U.S. without any auto insurance because they cannot afford it. This includes 1.1 million drivers in PA! What happens if you are hit by one of these uninsured folks?
Social Media and your accident
Nowdays it is commonplace for people to jump on Facebook or Twitter and spew out personal life details to friends and others. It is certainly an era of lightening quick communication which can be an incredible and efficient tool for
Do you have any clue whether your auto insurance is adequate to protect you?
Most people are searching for auto insurance based on getting the cheapest deal they can to afford compliance with the law. Life is expensive and this is not one of the items we love to spend money on. However, buying
Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries-Photographing the Site and Hiring the Right Lawyer
If you have slipped or tripped and fallen or been otherwise injured and you feel someone else’s negligence caused this, one of the most important thing you can do after seeking medical help is to photograph the cause of the
Fall leaves and rain=slippery roads
The leaves are falling now and even when the weather is fairly warm, if it rains, the leaves combined with rain and oily discharge from vehicles can make the roads quite slick. It doesn’t have to be snowing or sleeting
Takata air bag debacle-do YOU have a killer airbag?
Boy, this makes me mad. Takata, an air bag manufacturer has announced there are as many as 30 MILLION vehicles in the U.S. furnished with air bags that have deteriorating “inflators”. These inflators could blow up and shred your throat
What to Do If You are in a Car Accident
When people are in a car accident, it often occurs that they are so undone by the experience that all prior knowledge and common sense goes out the window. I recently had a client tell me he was hit and
Sandra Worthington Personal Injury Lawyer in Practice 30 Years
Sandra Worthington, personal injury lawyer, celebrating 30 years in practice this year! For more information on visit the Worthington Law Group website.
Accidents on Ice and Snow
I have had numerous clients calling me this past few weeks asking me about potential cases in which ice and snow caused either a slip and fall or a car accident. Specifically in relation to slip and fall cases, the
Snow Creates Conditions for Serious Accidents Today
Snow creates treacherous conditions and many accidents on PA roads
Accidents Caused by Another Driver using GPS or Texting
There is little reason to think that using a GPS system in the car is any less distracting than texting or fiddling with the car radio. Numerous accidents occur each day on the highways of the world while drivers attempt
Car Accidents with Teens and Young Adults
We are seeing more and more accident reports regarding teens and young adults being involved in terrible auto accidents. One such accident occurred yesterday in Lansdale, PA, when a 21 year old male was allegedly speeding just after midnight and
Children’s Claims for Injuries
We are personal injury lawyers, so we are often faced with the difficult task of representing children and their families. There cannot be anything more difficult than facing the emotional and financial strain of having an injured child. We try
Full Tort Coverage is Worth Every Cent!
Did you know that Full Tort coverage is usually a lot less expensive in the suburbs than in the City? If you have been delaying adding full tort to your PA auto insurance policy because your friends and family have
Make Sure You Have Full Tort on Your Insurance Policy
Do yourself and your family a very important favor in 2013-add FULL TORT to your auto insurance policy. Without it you simply do not have adequate insurance. I deal with insurance companies every day and why do you think I
Who Should you Speak to After an Accident
Whom should you speak to after an accident? You should first speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer. Most lawyers can get you into the office or will happily speak to you on the telephone to give you basic advice.
How to Reduce Your Auto Insurance Premiums
Many people ask me during or after I handle their accident case, how can I reduce my auto insurance premiums without going unprotected? I advise them to always keep their FULL tort coverage which is critical, no matter what it
Minor Damage to Your car? The Insurance Company won’t Believe You Were Injured!
Many insurance companies are taking the approach that unless there was fairly serious damage to your car in an accident, you could not have been very seriously injured. While this is simply not supported by science in all cases, it