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Modified Comparative Negligence Laws in Pennsylvania

Posted on June 24, 2025
In Pennsylvania, modified comparative negligence does not eliminate your rights, but it directly limits your recovery based on your share of responsibility of the personal injury accident. What Is Modified Comparative Negligence? Modified comparative negligence allows you to recover compensation for your injuries even if you are partially at fault. However, Pennsylvania law imposes...
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What is the Move Over (“Steer Clear”) Law in Pennsylvania?

Posted on June 28, 2023
Pennsylvania has implemented a Move Over law, also known as the "Steer Clear" law to promote safer conditions for emergency responders. This law requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to an emergency response area when they encounter emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or other authorized vehicles displaying flashing lights to avoid a car accident...
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Philadelphia Line Markings Meanings

Posted on May 11, 2023
Line markings play a crucial role in guiding drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians through Philadelphia’s many intersections, roundabouts, and crosswalks. Understanding the meanings behind them can help everyone stay safe on the city's roads. Yellow Centerlines Yellow centerlines can be found on two-lane roads, and they serve to separate opposing lanes of traffic. Drivers are...
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What To Know About The Philadelphia Jury Selection Process

Posted on April 18, 2023
The jury selection process in personal injury cases can play a critical role in the outcome of the trial. It is the process by which a group of people are chosen to hear the evidence and decide the case. Therefore, it is important to understand how selection works to ensure that your case is...
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Should All School Buses Require Seat Belts?

Posted on March 14, 2023
Seat belts on school buses have been a controversial issue for many years. While many people believe that school buses should require seat belts for the safety of students, others argue that school buses are already very safe and they may not be necessary. School Bus Seat Belts Laws The National Highway Traffic Safety...
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What If You Miss the Filing Deadline for Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania?

Posted on March 14, 2023
If you miss the filing deadline for a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania, you may lose your right to pursue compensation for your injuries. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the injury or the date that the injury was discovered. There are...
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