Accident types

  • Car Accident

    A car crash in Philadelphia is usually a negligence claim, subject to the two-year period in section 5524 of Title 42 and the comparative-negligence rule in section 7102. Whether…

  • Truck Accident

    A crash with a tractor-trailer or other commercial truck is still a Pennsylvania negligence case, with the two-year period in section 5524 and the fault rule in section 7102…

  • Motorcycle Accident

    Pennsylvania's helmet statute, section 3525 of Title 75, requires protective headgear on a motorcycle unless an exception in subsection (d) applies, including certain riders 21…

  • Pedestrian Accident

    If no traffic signal is running, section 3542 of Title 75 makes the motorist yield to a walker already inside a marked crossing, or an unmarked one at a corner. A walker who…

  • Bicycle Accident

    Section 3303(a)(3) of Title 75 requires a motor vehicle overtaking a pedalcycle to pass to the left within not less than four feet at a careful and prudent reduced speed. Fault…

  • Rideshare Accident

    Pennsylvania's transportation-network law, section 2603.1 of Title 66, sets coverage by app status. Before a trip is accepted, while the driver is merely available on the app…

  • Wrongful Death

    Pennsylvania gives a death action, under section 8301 of Title 42, for the benefit of the spouse, children or parents of the deceased, with damages distributed as in intestacy…