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On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Dec 14, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Motor Vehicles, Pedestrian Injury
Sadly, pedestrian accidents are far too common in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2015, more than 5,000 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in the United States and that a pedestrian is killed every 1.6...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Dec 9, 2018 | Car Accidents, Civil law, Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Litigation, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injury, Truck Accidents
Injured in a car or motorcycle accident? How do you know which lawyer is right for your case? From Delaware Water Gap to Mount Pocono and down Route 33 to Easton, you’ll probably see 2 dozen billboards advertising lawyers who fight for you. The lawyers typically have...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Dec 1, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injury
We’re all trying to save some money and car insurance is expensive but a necessary evil. Is it worth it? I’m covered, right? Let’s say another driver rear-ends you at a stop sign or T-bones you and causes significant injury. You’re out of work for 6 months and may...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Dec 1, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury Law
If you have collision coverage and your car is damaged, what can you collect? After a brief period of mourning (I’m a car guy), here’s what I can tell you. Your insurance company is required to pay the amount necessary to return your car to the same condition it was...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Nov 28, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Litigation, Monroe County, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents
Cars cost money. But let’s face it, what choice do we have? It’s not practical to “uber” your way to work every day. It’s a necessary evil for most of us. We need to get to work, to drive our kids to soccer practice, and to shop for groceries. AAA published this...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Nov 10, 2018 | Firm News, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents always poses special problems for attorneys. Was the rider wearing a helmet? And does it even matter? Were road conditions a factor in causing the accident (potholes, chip & tar paving…)? Are we dealing with a jury that thinks all riders are...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Oct 1, 2018 | Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injury, Personal Injury Law
I’m writing this post both as a federal mediator and as an attorney for plaintiffs. Yes, I’m wearing two hats but in this case the two “hats” might be helpful to you. “We fight, we win!” Let’s say your attorney suggests you”mediate” your lawsuit.Whatever happened to...
On Behalf of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. | Sep 22, 2018 | Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Litigation, Monroe County, Motor Vehicles, Pedestrian Injury, Personal Injury Law
What do you think about roundabouts in eastern Pennsylvania? Roundabouts are popping up all over Pennsylvania and despite their statistical safety improvements, many local drivers dread them because they haven’t had much experience with them. Plan to See More...
On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Aug 1, 2018 | Firm News, Jerry Geiger, Litigation, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury Law
In a recent study released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, one-third of parents reported reading text messages while driving, one-fourth sent text messages and one-seventh used social media while...
On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Jul 21, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury Law
We handle motorcycle cases quite differently than the average car case. Why? Cycles Behave Differently Unlike passenger cars, motorcycles are capable of rapid acceleration. They offer little protection to the rider during a collision and require special skills to be...
