Motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania and around the country claim about 5,000 lives every year according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and most of the riders and passengers who die in these crashes are under the age of 30....
Visibility of motorcycles a common cause of accidents
While motorcycles only make up about 3% of all registered vehicles, they accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2017. The main cause of these accidents was found to be that the vehicle drivers were unable to see the motorcycle drivers until it was too late. As...
What to after a motorcycle accident
For bikers in Eastern Pennsylvania, motorcycle riding is an expression of freedom. Feeling the wind against your face as you cruise down the open road is an experience without parallel. Unfortunately, like with other recreational activities, there are risks as well....
How to stay safe on your motorcycle this season
Spring has arrived, and that means motorcyclists everywhere are gearing up to take advantage of riding season. Along with the exhilaration, motorcycles offer several benefits for their riders. They’re less costly than a car, easier to maintain and great for avoiding...
Answering your Pocono Car Accident Questions
If you were in a car or motorcycle accident, you will have questions about who pays your bills, dealing with the other driver’s insurance company, car rental questions, getting fired from your job because you can’t return to work, and on and on…. In other words, lots...
Why you should care about Auto Insurance “stacking” waivers
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court let stand a Superior court ruling that motorists are entitled to “stacked” uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage when their insurance company fails to have the motorist sign stacking waivers for newly added cars. This may be “Latin”...
How to Choose a Car Accident Lawyer
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...
My car is totaled. How much do I get?
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...
Is Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage worthwhile?
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...
Ever Wonder How Expensive Driving Actually is?
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...