With all of the recent tragic incidents involving the police and the public, many people have asked me: What are my rights when a cop pulls me over? I believe police need to protect themselves because they put their lives on the line every day. That being said, Philadelphia residents and everyone in this country…
According to our state’s DMV, the number of licensed motorcyclists in Pennsylvania has risen from 772,000 in 2005 to 861,000 in 2014. And during these summer months, many motorcyclists are taking to the road for joy rides. State law says motorcycles are subject to all the rights and duties associated with driving other vehicles, but…
The winter is finally over, but it did quite a number on our vehicles. In addition to the grime on the outside, there are many things inside that need to be checked as well. So in this article, we’ll detail some of the most important accident safety items you should check when you clean your…
If you endured an auto accident in 2014, this New Year should be a time of hope and recovery. But all too often, accident victims let important details slip through the cracks. So in this post, we want to reaffirm some best practices for accident victims. These resolutions will not only help maximize your compensation…
In Pennsylvania, a bicycle is considered a vehicle, and you must obey all of the laws that apply to other vehicles as well as to bicycle-specific rules about safety, parking, and signaling. In the realm of DUI law, this means you can be pulled over and have your person tested for intoxicants, even if you…
For a variety of reasons, millions of car accidents go unreported each year. In this article, we talk about some of the main reasons people do not report accidents and why this is a mistake for all parties involved. Worry About Your Premiums Later Perhaps the most common reason people do not report an accident…
In our last blog post, we talked about how summer is the most dangerous 100 days in terms of car accident risk. In this post, we want to take some time to re-enforce some driving best practices that can help you avoid a crash. Before You Start Moving Check the Gauges: Make sure the warning…