More Than 110,000 PA Crashes in 2024: What Philadelphia Victims Should Know
Pennsylvania Recorded Over 110,000 Traffic Crashes in 2024 Every year, tens of thousands of Pennsylvania drivers, passengers, and pedestrians suffer injuries in preventable collisions. In 2024, Pennsylvania recorded 110,765 reportable traffic crashes, claiming 1,127 lives and injuring nearly 67,000 people. For Philadelphia residents, these numbers hit especially close to home. The city’s dense traffic corridors, […]
Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims in Philadelphia
In most Philadelphia car accident cases, you have exactly two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. If a SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) bus, city vehicle, or government-maintained road defect was involved, the effective deadline drops to six months. Miss either deadline and the court will dismiss your case regardless […]
Pennsylvania Car Accident Laws
Pennsylvania’s car accident laws are more complex than those of most states. Pennsylvania is one of a small number of states where drivers choose how they can sue after a crash, and that choice, made when purchasing auto insurance, may be the single most important factor determining what a case is worth. Understanding these laws […]
How to Prove Liability in a Philadelphia Car Accident
The insurance company says the accident was your fault. Or they claim it was 50/50. Or they agree their driver caused the crash, but are disputing how seriously you were hurt. In every one of these scenarios, one question sits at the center: who is legally responsible, and how do you prove it? Proving liability […]
321 Intersection Deaths in PA in 2024: What Crash Victims Should Know
Pennsylvania Intersection Crashes Claimed 321 Lives in 2024: Your Rights After a Collision Intersections remain among the most dangerous locations on Pennsylvania roadways. In 2024, 321 people lost their lives in intersection-related crashes across the Commonwealth. If you or a loved one has been injured in an intersection collision in Philadelphia, understanding your legal rights […]
Can Pedestrians Sue for Full Damages After a Philadelphia Car Crash?
Pursuing Full Damages as a Pedestrian After a Philadelphia Car Crash If you were hit by a car while walking in Philadelphia, you may be entitled to recover the full range of damages available under Pennsylvania law. Unlike drivers and passengers, pedestrians generally are not bound by the “limited tort” restrictions that can limit recovery […]
What Is Vicarious Liability in a Philadelphia Commercial Auto Case?
If a commercial vehicle struck you or a loved one on a Philadelphia street, vicarious liability may allow you to seek compensation from both the driver and their employer. Under respondeat superior, an employer that benefits from its workers’ activities may share responsibility when a worker causes harm on the road. This principle is critical […]
2 Years: Pennsylvania’s Deadline to File a Car Accident Lawsuit
If you were injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, you must know that Pennsylvania gives you just two years to file a lawsuit. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from your accident date. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to pursue compensation […]
What Is Vicarious Liability in a Philadelphia Delivery Crash?
What Is Vicarious Liability in a Philadelphia Delivery Crash? If a delivery driver crashes into your car, strikes you in a crosswalk, or sideswipes your bicycle on a Philadelphia street, you may have legal options beyond the driver alone. Under vicarious liability, the delivery company or employer may bear financial responsibility for your injuries. For […]