First, call 911 and tell them the accident has happened (including any observations you made that lead you to suspect a drunk driver’s involvement). When first responders arrive, as we mentioned above, seek medical attention. If an EMT recommends you take an ambulance ride to the hospital, then follow that advice. If not, then still…
We suggested a few of the don’ts above, but in general: Do not risk your safety by engaging in any sort of verbal exchange with a drunk driver. If need be, stay locked in your car and on the phone with the 911 dispatcher until first responders. If a drunk driver tries to leave the…
Pennsylvania requires drivers to carry no-fault insurance which covers medical and disability costs related to the driver’s own injuries in a car accident, regardless of fault. In addition, drunk driving accident victims likely have the right to seek additional compensation from the drunk driver. UnderPennsylvania’s somewhat unique auto insurance system, drivers must select either Limited Tort or…
Even though it seems this answer should be pretty cut and dried, the answer is, in fact, “No, at least not automatically.” Pennsylvania, like most other states, outlaws driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent. The criminal consequences that result from intoxicated driving usually include hefty fines, driver license…
Every drunk driving accident injury case has its own unique facts. A crash victim’s ability to recover compensation, and the amount of compensation, can vary widely from one case to the next. In general, however, victims of Philadelphia drunk drivers can usually hope to recover compensation for: Compensatory damages. Compensatory damages aim to make a…
A dram shop is an establishment like a bar or a restaurant that sells alcohol. Under the Pennsylvania Dram Shop law, a victim of a drunk driving accident can sometimes hold an alcohol-seller legally responsible for the harm caused by an accident, if the person or entity provided alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who…
Yes. In Pennsylvania, drunk driving accident victims in most cases have two years from the date of the accident to take legal action for damages against an at-fault party. Victims lose their rights to seek compensation if this time limit expires before they have taken action, in most cases. Speak with an experienced Philadelphia drunk driving…
Drunk driving accidents differ from many other types of auto accidents in that they frequently spawn both criminal and civil legal actions. Philadelphia victims of drunk drivers need seasoned legal guidance to navigate the aftermath of a crash to make sure they recover the compensation they need and deserve. Every case differs, but in general…
A Lyft accident, like any motor vehicle accident, can have many causes. Those causes determine who might have a legal liability to accident victims to compensate them for their injuries and losses. Some of the parties who might have liability in a typical Philadelphia Lyft accident case can include: A Lyft driver whose actions result…
Not always, but usually. The vast majority of Philadelphia car crashes, Lyft accidents included, stem from some person’s or entity’s mistakes or bad decisions. In most cases, that person or entity will have a legal liability to the crash victims. Sometimes, more than one person/company/entity has legal liability for the same crash. For example, both…