How Much Does A Semi-Truck Weigh?

The weight of a semi-truck can vary depending on several factors, specifically concerning the type of semi-truck and the cargo that it is carrying. On average, semi-trucks can weigh up to 25,000 pounds (12.5 tons). More specifically, the semi-tractor, which is the portion of the truck in which the engine sits, can weigh between 15,000-25,000 […]

What are the Safest Cars for Your Teenager?

It can be a nerve-racking and stressful time when your teenager finally gets their license and is able to drive on their own. For many parents, the thought of releasing them into the world keeps them up at night. What if they get in a car accident? What if they get hurt? Obviously, one way […]

Six Things GEICO Doesn’t Want You To Know When Settling an Insurance Claim in Pennsylvania

GEICO earns millions of dollars each year as the second-largest automobile insurance provider in the United States. During 2019, the company wrote direct private passenger motor vehicle insurance premiums totaling over $34 million.  Because GEICO provides automobile insurance for millions of people in the United States, there is a chance that you might need to […]

Road Construction Worker Injured in Delaware County Accident

A tragic construction accident in Delaware County resulted in one fatality.  The accident occurred near Ridley Park Middle School in the 400 block of Free Street around 9:30 a.m. on September 16, 2020. A construction worker was struck and killed by a road roller. The victim had not been identified at the time of the […]

Philadelphia Fire Claims Life of a Mother and Her Three Children

According to AP News, a mother and her three children died in a Philadelphia house fire on September 5, 2020. Fire crews responded to a house fire just before 8:00 a.m. The fire was in a row home in the Kensington neighborhood. When crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the first and […]

1 killed, 6 Injured in West Philadelphia Multi-Vehicle Crash

A horrific traffic accident in the Overbrook Park section of Philadelphia caused one death and multiple injuries. The multi-vehicle crash occurred about 2:00 p.m. on September 1, 2020, in front of the Together We Grow 2 daycare center. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. A 2001 Honda and 2013 Ford.  Chad Anthony Grey, 35, […]

Causes and Symptoms Of Caput Succedaneum

The desire of every mother and father is that their newborn is healthy. The fear of birth injuries is a fear that is in the back of many parents’ minds as they face labor and delivery. The fear that something will go tragically wrong and something will happen to their precious baby. Tragically, birth injuries […]

How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in Pennsylvania?

If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation pay for lost wages. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides a formula for calculating lost wages when a worker is injured on the job. The formula is based on your average weekly wages, and the calculation of that figure can cause questions.  […]

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle in Pennsylvania?

One question many people have if they have been injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is how long does a personal injury lawsuit take to settle? As you can imagine, each injury and legal journey is different. There is no set amount of time a settlement is reached by and it would be […]

Marine Killed in Philadelphia Traffic Accident

Cpl. David Shuff died in a tragic motorcycle accident on August 1, 2020. According to Marine Corps Time, Cpl. Shuff was traveling at high speeds when his Yamaha motorcycle crashed into a car. The car was turning from the opposite lane into a parking lot. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, Cpl. Shuff sustained severe […]