A school bus accident reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer raises the important question of who is responsible when passengers on a school bus are injured. The article titled “Driver in fatal Lehigh U-team bus Crash Identified”, speculates that a driver fleeing the police after a traffic stop caused the accident. Even in a situation where the accident was caused by the criminal conduct of another, there is still the ability to recover financially for injuries. Too often, those engaged in criminal activity are driving an uninsured or stolen motor vehicle. In this situation, the passengers of the school bus and the driver will contact their own Under-Insured Motorist Coverage. (more…)
A recent editorial in the New York Times discusses the important topic of criminal records and their effect on people’s ability to work and reintegrate in society. In this age of hyper vigilance and excess information, employers more and more are using background checks as an initial way of weeding out potential employees. We have gotten to a situation where any individual with a criminal background is essentially precluded from ever holding employment. This is obviously a ridiculous result. This is not limited to restrictions making sense, such as keeping dangerous people out of schools, but extends to every area and profession. (more…)
After being injured in an accident, an immediate concern is paying for your medical treatment. Payment of medical treatment should never stop you from getting the essential medical care. The law in Pennsylvania mandates that automobile insurance pays for medical treatment after a car accident. If you have been injured in a car accident, it is imperative that you give the emergency room or any other medical care providers your car insurance information. Pennsylvania law requires that your car insurance pays for your medical treatment up to a certain amount. At a minimum, this provides you with $5,000.00 of medical coverage. (more…)
