Greg Prosmushkin's Injury and Accident Blogs
Some car accidents are more common than others. One of the most common types of car accidents is a rear-end collision, which is widespread in areas with traffic congestion. Getting rear-ended can turn a regular day into a life-changing one. You can be seriously injured, and your car may be totaled. The experience can be […]
The Pennsylvania Legislature amended Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes in 2022 to govern self-driving vehicles. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation adopted guidelines for operating highly automated vehicles (HAVs). These regulations indicate that Pennsylvania is ready to welcome these vehicles to its roads. They also raise an issue: Who is liable when an HAV […]
Nobody is protected from a car crash – car collisions can happen at any time and anywhere. What is challenging is deciding who pays for car damages afterward. When involved in a crash, you might wonder, “Who is to be held accountable for the accident?” The truth is, it all depends on the scenario. The […]
Getting a lawyer after a car accident can be a prudent decision. But is it ever too late to seek legal help? Typically, it is only too late to seek legal help if the statute of limitations has expired or you already signed a settlement agreement. However, even this is not a hard and fast […]
When most people think of damages from car accidents, they think of physical injuries and property damage. However, the emotional toll of a car accident can be just as, if not more, debilitating than the physical. For example, victims may experience flashbacks to the accidents when trying to drive again or even ride in a […]
The goal of an insurance company is to make money, not to give you the compensation you deserve. After all, insurance companies are for-profit businesses, and the less they pay out in claims, the more profit they make. A car accident is already a stressful experience, and dealing with a self-interested, greedy, and pushy insurance […]
Every year, thousands suffer severe injuries from T-bone collisions in Pennsylvania. How prepared are you to protect yourself and your loved ones if it happens to you? While it’s true that a sudden accident can leave you confused, overwhelmed, and stressed out, you can always ask for the help of a legal professional. Yes, determining […]
Car accidents frequently result in neck injuries. These injuries can range from mild and short-lived to severe and persistent, affecting you for months or even years. A common neck injury is whiplash, which occurs when the neck is forcefully and rapidly moved back and forth in a whip-like motion. If you’ve suffered a neck injury […]
The impact of a car accident goes beyond the physical injuries that are usually the initial cause of concern for the people involved. While it is crucial to get immediate medical attention to assess the impact of a car accident, it is equally important to pay attention to possible psychological effects. The psychiatric consequences and […]
So, a car pulled out and crashed into you? In this stressful situation, one of the first questions that springs to mind is “who is to blame?” While the answer depends on the scenario, typically, the person who pulled out is 100% at-fault. However, this may not always be the case. Who or what caused […]
You were involved in a multi-car accident. Who pays? Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault state meaning that each driver’s insurance is responsible for paying their own claim, regardless of fault. However, depending on the type of insurance you have “limited tort” or “full tort” you may be able to sue the liable party for pain […]
If you’ve been in a minor fender bender, i.e., a car accident with no damage or no apparent damage, you may decide it’s best to just continue going about your day from there. However, a small-scale encounter, including a common occurrence when you’ve been rear ended with no damage, can pose ramifications that may not […]
Many car accident victims experience pain. Surprisingly for many, they may not begin to feel car accident aftereffects for days or weeks. Delayed injury and delayed symptoms after a car accident are frequent. Adrenaline and shock can mask a crash injury. Moreover, inflammation and stiffness may not occur for days after. Injuries after a car […]
Serious car accident injuries can cause uncertainty and put a strain on your life. Pennsylvania statute 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1702 defines a serious bodily injury as “an injury resulting in death, serious impairment of a bodily function, or permanent disfigurement. Understanding what constitutes a serious injury is crucial because of Pennsylvania’s no-fault laws. Typically, an injured party […]
If you have been injured in a car accident it is almost always worthwhile to hire a lawyer to protect your entitlement to monetary damages from the at-fault driver. Attentive legal representation includes managing all communications with the insurance company or companies, filing and managing your claim, negotiating with insurers, defense attorneys, and self-insured liable […]