A 57-year-old man in Allentown recently admitted in court that he was drunk when he caused a car accident that took the life of a 1-year-old girl. The crash happened in North Whitehall Township last year, when the man's vehicle crossed the center line of the road and...
Month: June 2012
Medical malpractice: A case of divided negligence in Pennsylvania
In civil lawsuits involving numerous parties accused of negligence, the negligence may be divided into percentages. For instance, in a recent medical malpractice case that was settled in Pennsylvania, three separate parties were found to be negligent, but to greater...
Liability: Can a remote texter be liable for a car accident?
As Pennsylvania residents know, texting can distract a driver and reduce reaction time. A driver who is negligent and causes an accident may be held liable for injuries suffered by others. Sending a text while driving can be regarded as negligent behavior, but what if...
Uninsured motorist coverage: the case of the cardboard box
To understand how uninsured motorist coverage works, readers in Pottsville will want to take a close look at their own polices. Uninsured motorist coverage applies when there is a causal link between an uninsured vehicle and a policy holder's injury. Insurance...