Legal Blog For The Road

If you were recently involved in a car accident, you have likely already replayed the incident repeatedly in your mind. Perhaps, not every single detail of the crash is clear, but you might remember a few things about the moments that led to the collision. For instance, you may recall exactly which road you were traveling on or what time of day it was when the accident occurred. 

You may also remember that you noticed a nearby driver texting behind the wheel or that you saw a car in the line of traffic headed in the opposite direction veering over the yellow line toward your vehicle. Maybe the last thing you remember is a sudden, tremendous force of impact from behind. After surviving such an event, you may have both visible and invisible injuries. The good news is that there are resources available to help you recover.  

In Pennsylvania, like in other states, distracted driving continues to be a threat to the safety of every person on the road. Distraction is a widespread issue that can lead to an increased chance of a car accident, and despite awareness campaigns and laws, people still engage in this dangerous behavior. 

Over the last few years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of distracted driving citations in Pennsylvania. There is a startling number of drivers who are not paying attention to driving safely, and sadly, innocent motorists may pay the price for this irresponsible and dangerous behavior. 

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a stressful and daunting experience. While you may choose to follow Pennsylvania traffic laws to the letter in hopes of avoiding such an incident entirely; unfortunately, you can't always rely on others to do the same.

Even the safest of motorists can find it challenging to avoid a collision when encountering a negligent driver. Following an accident, you could be feeling somewhat shaken up or disoriented, and perhaps uncertain of the next steps to take.

Your mouth may have dropped open when you read that title; however, not only can you expect a substantial auto insurance increase if police charge you with DUI and a Pennsylvania court hands down a conviction, but you will likely face thousands of dollars of other expenses, fees and penalties as well. In fact, if convicted for drunk driving, it may have long-term negative effects on your private and professional life.

After reading that, it's likely that the last thing you want to do is face DUI charges in court. The problem is that, even when you set out to enjoy your free time and make responsible choices regarding alcohol consumption and getting behind the wheel of a car, sometimes things happen when you least expect them to, and before you know it, your uneventful ride home may turn into a living nightmare.