Using your smartphone while driving is – in most circumstances – not recommended. Knowing that distraction is the cause of many serious and fatal crashes, there’s no reason to be browsing Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat while driving. However, some smartphone apps could actually help drivers make better decisions on the road. Injured in a distracted driving crash? Call Wapner Newman at (215) 569-0900 and learn how ou...
In theory, self-driving vehicles might be able to drastically reduce injuries and fatalities by eliminating the crash factor of human error. But the technology powering autonomous vehicles isn’t quite ready for widespread use. As the number of self-driving vehicles has increased in recent years, so has the number of self-driving car accidents. Self-driving cars may be the vehicle of the future — but we’re not there ye...
Rely on Our Truck Accident Lawyers to Represent You When you get behind the wheel of a car, you always strive to put safety at the very top of your priority list. For example, you ensure you wear your seatbelt, try not to drive over the speed limit, and remember to put down your phone while driving. Sadly, not everyone takes these same precautions, which can cause you to get into a severe accident. There are even situati...
Understanding Fault and Compensation In A Car Accident Lawsuit Your right to pursue compensation for injuries after an auto accident largely depends on the state in which you reside. Different states have varying laws regarding fault and compensation. In some states, even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you might still be eligible for compensation, while in others, your ability to recover damages could...
Can you sue for pain and suffering after a car accident? In Pennsylvania, the general answer to that question is “yes.” Pain and suffering are allowed as damages in car accident claims. But pain and suffering can be very hard to prove because they aren’t always obvious to the naked eye. Proving pain and suffering often takes the help of a skilled car accident attorney. Pain and suffering damages compensate injured peo...