Motor Vehicles Law Articles

The use of pictures has become an increasing force in the determination of an accident and the claims process. Pictures clearly portray the incident without any chance of inconsistent recounting of the accident.

These are ten suggested things you should not do after you have been in a car accident in Pennsylvania and have suffered an injury.

While motorcycles are less safe than cars because it has less protective barriers and gears, often, what make these vehicles dangerous are the motorcyclists themselves.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylania, if you were hit by a car while a pedestrian, your tort option selection on your auto insurance does not apply. You are considered full tort for purposes of this accident. In Pennsylvania, the law is that as a pedestrian, your "tort" option selection on your car insurance should not apply. It is considered an exception to limited tort.

Riding a bike is an exhilarating experience – the speed and power of motorcycles as well as the freedom of moving while on it has convinced many people to use it for leisure as well as their main mode of transportation.

First Party or No Fault Coverage is the coverage you carry on your policy which is available even if the accident is the fault of someone else.

As we enter the winter season, it is important to review safe driving tips to keep ourselves and others safe on the roads.

Governor Patrick signed into law a bill of comprehensive reforms to driving laws recently passed by the Massachusetts Legislature. The safe driving laws will go into effect in October in an effort to prevent distracted driving car accidents.

Many criminal charges after an accident are associated with violations of Florida pedestrian laws.

In an effort to make roadways safer, New York was the first state to ban the use of cell phones while driving in 2001. Other states quickly followed suit as the problem of drivers using a cell phone and other electronic devices rapidly increased.

There is a wide range of the types of injuries that occur in a truck accident. The sheer size of trucks directly relates to these serious injuries. Below is a list of some common types of injuries sustained in truck accidents.

There are many types of injures you can sustain from a car accident. These types of injuries can range from a few scrapes, to much more serious injuries. Here are some common injuries that are sustained from car accidents.

Car accidents can lead to many different types of injuries. These can range from bumps and bruises, to much more serious injuries. Below is a list of some of the more serious injuries that can be inflicted in a car crash.

Millions of people are seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents each year. Here are some helpful tips on how to avoid these accidents.

Who gets into the most car accidents? Here is a list of the top ten professions that are most likely to be involved in a car crash.

With one of the worst winter storms in Illinois history passing through early February, it has become extremely important to practice safe winter driving in order to avoid automobile accidents.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a huge road safety problem and there are two groups in particular, that show a high risk for doing so. “Hard-core drinking drivers” and teenagers have substantially higher crash risks than any other group.

Trucking remains a major mode for transporting goods in the United States. With so much traffic and so many trucks on our highways, accidents with these big rigs are sometimes inevitable. Sometimes, a truck accident occurs because of driver fault and sometimes, it occurs because of equipment failure. Unfortunately, when an accident occurs between a passenger car and a truck, the truck generally wins and injuries are rarely minor.

The authors answer some of the most common questions about Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Premises Liability, Dog Bites, and more.

What do you do after you’ve been in a car accident?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has reported that while men accounted for a higher proportion of drivers with blood alcohol concentrations at or above .08 percent as well as who are involved in fatal crashes, the number of women who drive drunk are substantial. Statistics show that in 2009, 22 percent of female driver involved in fatal passenger vehicle accidents had a BAC at or above .08 percent while 16 percent had BACs more than twice the legal limit.

What you don't know can hurt you if you are injured in an Accident.

North Carolina law requires all bikers to wear an approved helmet while riding. This requirement was signed into law in 1968 after the federal government tied the receipt of federal highway funds to the passage of a state's universal helmet law.

In 2008, a staggering 159 motorcyclists were killed in North Carolina. Those fallen bikers are not just statistics; they were loved people that families and friends tragically and unexpectedly lost.

The number of motorcycle riders has increased in recent years and it is easy to see why: motorcycles are fun to ride, less expensive than cars and more fuel efficient.

A 24-year-old former marine was enjoying life as a civilian when his life unexpectedly changed.

For those with a casual interest in motorcycles, riding as a passenger can be a perfect opportunity.

The SunPass toll payment system has been shown to be inaccurate at times in reporting toll violations. If you are issued a SunPass violation, you may be able to fight the charges.

You can take steps to protect your legal rights after a serious car accident in Hawaii. Things you can do include getting contact information from any witnesses, jotting down license plate numbers and consulting with a Hawaii personal injury lawyer.

The week of October 17-23 marked the fourth annual Operation Safe Driver campaign, a collaborative effort among federal, state and local enforcement agencies and the trucking industry to promote safe driving among commercial truck and passenger vehicle drivers.

DUI or driving under the influence, is an offense commonly associated with drinking and driving on the road. This is however, a misconception that has led many people into legal trouble or accidents because of their lack of knowledge or awareness of it.

As California car accident lawyers, on a daily basis we are told tales of terrible accidents that could have easily been prevented. Although not all accidents can be prevented, you can reduce your likelihood of being at fault for an injury accident by following simple steps to pay attention and operate your vehicle more safely.

This article was written with the intent of outlining ways the personal injury plaintiff attorney could deal with the difficult insurance adjuster. It includes tips on making phone calls, inner firm organization and case management, threats of litigation, client involvement, negotiation strategies, and the use of bad faith. The point is to use all of these techniques in an attempt at getting the adjuster to offer more reasonable settlement offers.

The Motorcycle Industry Council, a nonprofit trade group based in Irvine, California reported that more than 1.1 million motorcycles were sold in 2008. Although only 650,000 were sold in 2009, the high percentage of motorcycles bought despite the recession show that more and more Americans use them for transportation and not just recreation.

The bottomline is, insurance companies are first and foremost, a business. So despite the fact that you have diligently paid your premium and monthly dues doesn’t mean that dealing with your insurer after a car accident is going to be smooth-sailing.

This article discusses mistakes many injured parties make following accidents and suggests ways for future accident victims to avoid making these mistakes in the future.

Everyone knows that teen drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents, and statistics have long shown that motor vehicle accidents are the primary cause of death among young people. But how do the various dangers that escalate teen accident rates compare?

The long days from Memorial Day to Labor Day are a time when many families hit the road and head for Atlantic beaches or drive inland to the forests and streams of the Carolina and Georgia mountains. But those days can also be deadly: 281 people lost their lives on state highways during June, July and August of 2009.

Establishing negligence in motor vehicle wrongful death cases takes considerable expertise to factor in possible causes, including human error, vehicle malfunction, and issues of premises liability.

Parties to an accident may try to hold parents responsible for damage caused by their teenage driver.

One of the principles that is often at play in litigation is the subject of federal preemption. This concept means that when a state law and a federal law are in conflict, the federal law governs (or in other words, pre-empts the state law). While this may sound like merely legal technicalities, it has very real implications, particularly in products liability litigation.

In 2007, a truck crossed a median on a Kansas highway and struck a SUV with two women and their children inside. One of the women and her infant son were killed. The driver of the truck suffered from sleep apnea and was driving his truck with a provisional medical card. When that card expired, he was recertified as medically fit simply by visiting a different doctor.

Tips and information for a Defective Vehicle Personal Injury Claim.

No one likes getting into an accident and because it is not an every day event, people usually do not know what to do or what not to do. So, here is a simple guideline to tell you what to do and what not to do after a car accident.

In 2008, Arizona began using photo enforcement cameras to catch people speeding on highways across the state. A new governor, a variety of legal challenges, and a lack of revenue generated from their use, all factored into the decision to shut them down less than two years later.

Trucking accidents comprise an inordinate number of highway fatalities across the nation's highways and byways, and New Jersey's rate of these horrific accidents is no exception. In 2007 alone, there were 46 tractor-trailers involved in 43 crashes that resulted in 45 fatalities.

Motorcycles are dangerous. Every rider understands the risks associated with the freedom of riding a motorcycle.

The most expensive thing any rider can do is settle with an insurance company without talking to lawyer.

When you've been injured in a motorcycle accident and need an attorney to help you get the compensation you need, it is important to choose an attorney who has the experience to handle your case effectively.

What you do after a motorcycle accident can have a significant impact on your ability to maximize the compensation you receive for your injuries.

After the insurance company for the responsible driver has made their final offer to settle your personal injury claim, you must decide whether you should accept the offer or file suit against the responsible driver.

If you have been in a car accident that injured you, someone else or caused damage to your vehicle, you cannot count on your insurance company to take care of your best interests. The best way to avoid problems with the insurance company is to get your own advocate and hire an attorney.

When a pedestrian gets injured they have no airbags, seatbelts, safety cage or any other way to shield themselves from such a traumatic impact.

In this article, you can find relevant responses for the questions concerning traffic accidents. Compensation and civil law procedure is explained with details in accordance with Turkish Law.

A harsh reality is that an insurance claims adjuster’s job is to pay out as little money as possible to the accident victim or their family. This article provides helpful tips to help you deal with an insurance adjuster after a car or truck accident.

Road accidents are dangerous enough, but even more so when a truck is involved. What should you do right after a truck accident, and if you're injured, how can you file a claim? Here's a short guide.

Car accidents can be a nerve-wracking experience. If you got into a car accident while driving for work, would you know what to do?

Insurance companies are in business to make money. Depending on the insurance company, bonus or salary-incentive programs may be used to reward claims adjusters who save the company money by reducing claims payouts.

Being involved in an accident with uninsured motorists can be a nightmare especially since more often than not, they don’t have enough money to pay for whatever damages they may have caused you. Chances are, you’d end up paying for whatever property damage or injuries you suffered out of your own pocket.

The author discusses what to do when you're pulled over by the police in Michigan.

A recent Chrysler recall brings to mind the company's problems in past years with Dodge Intrepid police vehicle fires.

Bizarre judgment by the High Court likely to affect marine hull underwriting business in Sarawak.

What will your lawyer need to know after your car accident? You can never be too detailed. Here are a few actions you should take in the immediate aftermath so as to better your chances of success in a car accident injury case.

Heralding a new era in the Nation's Maritime sector.

New data from the California Highway Patrol shows that cell phones are not the leading cause of injury causing or fatal accidents in the Sacramento area. In fact it is fiddling with the radio that could get you killed. The Sacramento Bee reported these surprising findings on October 5, 2010. These statistics were determined by data acquired over the last two years, even before the hands free law was put into practice.

This article is for personal injury attorneys who deal with Michigan auto accident cases. You will learn important advice on how defense law firms and auto insurance companies use Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) to minimize your client's injuries and lessons for how to successfully handle these issues.

If you are planning to file personal injury compensation or claim then you should follow these steps as these can help you get compensation for your injuries in the event of a car accident.

New York (NY) car accident lawyers represent victims of car accidents in New York City (NYC) and this includes Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island and Manhattan. And, if you are planning to file personal injury compensation or claim then you should follow these steps as these can help you get compensation for your injuries in the event of a car accident.

In Krywin v. Chicago Transit Authority, No. 108888, the Supreme Court of Illinois considered the issue of whether the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) was liable for a passenger’s injuries that occurred when she exited the train and slipped on snow and water that had accumulated on the train platform.

When you rent a car, you assume the vehicle has been properly maintained, don’t you? And wouldn’t you expect that a car rental company would only rent vehicles that had been fixed following safety recalls?

Generally speaking, in Illinois, lawsuits may not arise from the sale or gifting of alcoholic beverages, since the Dram Shop Act (S.H.A. 235 ILCS 5/6-21) preempts all alcohol-related liability claims. However, where the claim is based on legal theories independent from the defendant’s provision of alcohol, the Dram Shop Act does not preempt the lawsuit.

One of the many elements of your personal injury case or accident claim is the amount of income that you lose as a result of the negligence of another. The calculation of your loss of income can be either very easy or extremely complicated, so it is a good idea to follow the following suggestions:

If you have been involved in some kind of accident-whether it is a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall accident, or an accident whereby you received some type of injury through someone else's fault-you should return as soon as possible to the site where you were injured (preferably by the next day).

We have all heard of the term “picture is worth a 1,000 words.” The same principle applies to pictures when comes to car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, burn injuries, etc. What should you photograph and why?

The sad fact is, car accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens. Unfortunately, the ones responsible for these deaths are often the teen drivers themselves.

Drive reasonably: In order to do this and arrive safely at your destination, there are five duties every driver on the road has. If any of these are broken and cause an accident, the offending driver can be found to have been negligent and thus, responsible for the accident.

A recent Ohio truck/pedestrian accident shows how sometimes an attorney must dig deep to uncover evidence of liability for a wrongful death.

The latest electronic innovations for cars help us quickly find destinations, park without denting bumpers, communicate with others and entertain passengers. While much of the on-board gadgetry is eye-catching, all of it adds to the distractions taking the attention of drivers off of the roads and other vehicles.

For all their fame and wealth, celebrities often face the same problems as the rest of us. However, some of these problems - even something as small as a traffic ticket - can seem larger than life for those whose lives are viewed through the lens of media scrutiny. And while negative publicity can certainly damage someone's reputation, the fact is that many famous people receive special treatment from law enforcement.

On August 15, a new Louisiana law making texting-while-driving a primary offense took effect. Prior to that date, drivers could be ticketed for texting while behind the wheel, however, the driver had to be pulled over for another violation, such as speeding, before the ticket could be written. Now, police officers will be able to pull over and ticket drivers solely for texting or checking e-mail while driving.

In an effort to curb drunk driver accidents, the federal government recently took 109 big rig and bus drivers off the roads and initiated enforcement actions against 175 carriers.

Arizona’s current laws only require motorcycle helmets for riders under the age of 18. Adult riders in Arizona have the freedom to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. However, most motorcycle and safety experts strongly recommend the use of helmets. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle helmets saved 1,784 lives in 2007.

Illinois attorneys might be surprised by the recent holding of the state Appellate Court that allowed tort damages in a case involving injuries on the job. The ruling shows that workers’ comp attorneys should routinely assess all potential third party claims before concluding the sole source of recovery is under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

The number of car accidents caused by distracted drivers is steadily rising, and the consequences are devastating, resulting in serious physical injuries and even death.

Under New Jersey’s DWI law, harsher penalties will be imposed if a DWI offense occurs while in a school zone.

As of September 8, running a red light at some Broward County intersections will be captured on camera, and subject to a $158 fine.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, overdose deaths from painkillers are rivaling the No. 1 killer, traffic accidents.

The government is aware of the dangers that an accident involving a semi truck causes and I was pleased to hear that last month they took another step in helping reduce these catastrophic accidents by banning truck drivers from being able to text message why driving.

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently launched pilot programs in Syracuse, N.Y., and Hartford, Conn., that are designed to test the effectiveness of tactics used to curb texting while driving.

The author explains the process if you’re in a car accident involving a Colorado governmental entity.

Millions of us take to the roads every year in a rental vehicle. We reluctantly find ourselves paying the extra cost for insurance coverage the rental company provides without really knowing if it's necessary. Whether the reason is peace of mind or pressure from the rental company, in many cases, it's simply a waste of money.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2008, one person every 14 minutes dies in a motor vehicle accident and every day, 102 people die on the average. In 2008, there were as many as 5,811,000 police reported vehicle accidents where 37,261 people died and 2,346,000 more were injured.

In Pennsylvania, you have the option to choose full or limited tort. Limited Tort puts restrictions on your right to recover pain and suffering damages but you can still get them depending on the circumstances.

So, you have health insurance, but have also heard about Med Pay (medical payment coverage under your auto insurance policy). Should you still carry Med Pay on your auto insurance even if you have health insurance? The simple answer is “yes.” Why?

You may have heard of "Med Pay", but not know what it means. Med Pay refers to medical payment coverage in an automobile insurance policy. Under the Med Pay provision, a policyholder is generally covered for reasonable medical expenses (including chiropractic) if he or she is in a car accident, regardless of fault. Med Pay can also cover family members who are in the car at the time of the auto accident.

In the 1969 classic film Easy Rider, Jack Nicholson dons a football helmet to ride a motorcycle. The scene is meant to be humorous, but it also reflects a genuine problem: Many Nevada motorcyclists do not wear the right helmets for the job. The wrong helmet can leave the rider nearly as vulnerable as no helmet at all.

In 2006, an effort spearheaded by the Nevada Department of Transportation set out with a lofty goal: to reduce Nevada traffic fatalities by 100 within two years. Remarkably, they met that goal-and fatalities have continued to drop through 2009.

A chain collision is a type of motor vehicle accident wherein two or more vehicles crash against each other which may also affect other vehicles travelling on the same road.

For most drivers or car owners who’ve had the misfortune of being involved in a car accident, claims adjusters can be their best friend or their worst enemy. But most likely, it is more of the latter as dealing with the claims adjuster after a car accident can be a real pain, especially if you’re not familiar with your policy or legally verbose.

Automobile accidents in New York may not be as costly for insurance policy holders, thanks to recent legislation signed by Governor David Patterson. The new law amends Section 2335 of the Insurance Law, which limits insurance companies from levying surcharges on a policyholder after an auto accident involving property damage.