VEHICLE INSPECTIONS PROMOTE SAFETY – DLP REPRESENTS SERIOUSLY INJURED VICTIMS...
Pennsylvania law requires all drivers to have their vehicles inspected by a state-licensed inspection service facility each year. Some people consider the vehicle inspection process to be a hassle...
View ArticlePENNSYLVANIA LAW REQUIRES DRIVERS TO ILLUMINATE THEIR HEADLIGHTS WHEN USING...
On Dec. 1, 2006, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the headlight wiper law, section 4302 of the Pennsylvania Code. It went into effect Jan. 29, 2007. The intention of the law is to make...
View ArticlePENNSLYVANIA LAW ALLOWS RECOVERY AGAINST NEGLIGENT BARS AND RESTAURANTS WHO...
Pennsylvania law allows innocent victims of drunk driver accidents to recover damages against negligent bars and restaurants that serve visibly intoxicated patrons. This theory of recovery is commonly...
View ArticleSLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVING THROUGH CONSTRUCTION ZONES – DLP REPRESENTS SERIOUSLY...
Summer is here! With the warm weather in Northeastern Pennsylvania comes road construction work. Pennsylvania law doubles traffic fines for motorists who speed through active construction work zones....
View ArticleYOU KNOW THE RISKS OF DRIVING RECKLESSLY . . .DO YOUR TEENAGE CHILDREN? DLP...
You know it is extremely dangerous to speed through a construction zone. You know it is extremely dangerous to drink and drive. You know it is extremely dangerous to text while driving. You also...
View ArticleTHE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE URGES DRIVERS TO WEAR SEATBELTS – DLP...
The Pennsylvania State Police is marketing an ad campaign titled “Click it or Ticket”. The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness of the dangers of driving/occupying a vehicle without a...
View ArticleOWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WANDERING LIVESTOCK ANIMALS & PETS – DLP...
Owners of livestock animals and pets have an obligation to make sure that their animals do not wander off of their property onto neighboring roadways. The reason is obvious . . . animals wandering...
View ArticleHow No Fault Auto Insurance Laws Can Affect Your Case
The majority of Americans have no clue what “no-fault insurance” is. Of course, this is mainly because most states don’t have no-fault systems in place for auto insurance policies. Twelve U.S. states...
View ArticleConstruction Sites and Ladder Injuries – Most are Preventable
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that more than 560,000 people are treated for ladder injuries in the U.S. every year. If the proper work conditions, safety instructions, and...
View ArticleLA IMPORTANCIA DE UI/ UIM EN EL CUBRIMIENTO DEL SEGURO DE SU AUTOMOVIL
Muchas personas pagan mucho dinero por el cubrimiento de su seguro, para proteger a extraños que podrían chocar con usted. Así, ellos y la familia de ellos están totalmente protegidos. La mayoría de...
View ArticleSHOULD I LEND MY CAR TO ANYONE? DLP REPRESENTS SERIOUSLY INJURED VICTIMS OF...
Occasionally, you may be asked by someone if he/she can borrow your car. Perhaps a friend or a family member’s vehicle is being repaired and they may need temporary transportation. Alternatively,...
View ArticleWORKERS’ COMPENSATION DOES NOT FULLY REPLACE YOUR LOST WAGES – DLP REPRESENTS...
Generally, workers’ compensation provides benefits to pay an injured worker lost wages during the period he or she is unable to work due to a work injury. However, workers’ compensation benefits do...
View ArticleMOTORCYCLE HELMITS PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES AND SAVE LIVES – DLP REPRESENTS...
Under pressure from motorcycle enthusiasts, the Pennsylvania legislature repealed the state’s motorcycle helmit law several years ago. However, statistics continue to show that helmits are effective...
View ArticleNORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ROADS ARE DANGEROUS – DLP REPRESENTS SERIOUSLY...
Anyone that drives in Northeastern Pennsylvania knows that the roads in this area are generally in bad condition. The Scranton Times reported today that a study issued by the research group TRIP...
View ArticleI’m an Innocent Accident Victim; I have Limited Tort/Limited Coverage – Part 2
As I mentioned in our last post, many clients who come to DLP for help after becoming victims of auto accident through no fault of their own have chosen the “limited tort/limited coverage” option on...
View ArticleHow Much Auto Insurance Coverage Do I Really Need?
In Pennsylvania, everyone is required by law to have at least $15,000 worth of auto insurance in case they cause an auto accident and hurt somebody. Unfortunately, many, many car owners break this law...
View ArticleThe New Year is the Perfect Time to Review Your Auto Insurance Coverage
Review Your Current Car Insurance Policy It is hard to believe that 2017 has ended and 2018 has arrived. Everyone at Dougherty Leventhal & Price, LLP wish you and your loved ones a Happy and...
View ArticleOccupants of Employer-owned fleet Vehicles Recovery of UIM Benefits may be...
Pennsylvania Underinsured Motorist Coverage Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is an optional coverage that Pennsylvania drivers may purchase when purchasing and/or renewing their auto insurance...
View ArticleFull Tort vs. Limited Tort Automobile Insurance in PA | DLP Law
Full Tort vs. Limited Tort Auto Insurance Lawyers To nearly everyone we speak with, we constantly emphasize the importance of choosing full tort coverage on your car insurance policy. We’ve been...
View ArticleHOW DO I PROTECT MYSELF AGAINST UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED DRIVERS? – DLP...
Northeastern Pennsylvania roadways are littered with uninsured and underinsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver’s negligence and carelessness causes an accident wherein you are...
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