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By James Miller, Esq. Last year, Joyce Novotny-Prettiman alerted our readers of Paul Miller’s Law, a major change in Pennsylvania law that affects how—and if—motorists can use their cellphones behind the wheel. Beginning this week, enforcement of the stricter distracted driving law takes full effect, and the consequences go far beyond a simple ticket. For our injured clients and victims of…
April is designated as a month when we concentrate on awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. This message is not just for teenagers! If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by distracted driving, our Car Accidents practice area explains how we can help you pursue compensation. Many drivers over 18 years of age…
We have heard clients comment that they never really read their auto insurance information prior to their motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, after you are in an accident, it is too late to make sure you have the coverage you need. If you’re injured in a collision, our Car Accidents practice area explains how we can…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esquire On June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will implement “Paul Miller’s Law” to reduce distracted driving. This new legislation updates a 2012 law that banned texting while driving, expanding it to cover broader mobile device usage. It defines “driving” to include being stopped in traffic, such as at a red light or stop…
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that decades ago, some women never learned to drive. When cars first became commonplace in the early 1900s, women drivers were few. Only during and after World War II did more and more American women learn to drive and embrace it. Now, women drivers are as common as male motorists.…
Those who have seen the shift in remote work this past year may have noticed the decrease in traffic conditions. The fewer number of commuters means that roadways are much more open to many drivers. While the roads have cleared up in terms of congestion, fatal accidents have been on the rise. Understanding how Pennsylvania…
You headed off to the grocery store, you obeyed the speed limit and stopped at the red light. Suddenly, you felt a bump from behind. When you got out to check the damage, it was minor. You exchanged numbers with the other driver and finished your errands. There was no physical damage to you, right?…
Even the safest drivers wind up on the receiving end of car accidents. But maybe getting in the head of the other driver can save you from injury and death. Year after year, thousands of people die in accidents involving distracted drivers. Thankfully, there are ways you can try and ward off the results of a reckless…
Car accidents can result in a variety of consequences. Injuries require medical care from a doctor. Damage to the car mandates service from a mechanic at a repair shop. Yet, for many crash victims involved in minor to catastrophic collisions, dealing with the insurance company can bring the most stress of all. Auto insurance claims are…
In a time of fear over a global pandemic, those forced to quarantine in their residences to avoid catching a deadly virus can find few positives. The news continues to grim. An “end in sight” remains, at best, vague. Coronavirus, aka COVID-19, has created an era that can only be described as unprecedented. Changing times…
