Kane & Silverman P.C.

06/17/2026

Whenever the at-fault driver is DUI, the people injured in the crash should talk to an attorney to find out if a bar or restaurant over-served alcohol before the crash. Dram shop lawsuits punish bars for putting drunk drivers on the road. https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2026/06/driver-was-going-100-mph-during-dauphin-county-crash-that-injured-2-people-police.html

06/16/2026

At-fault driver is dead after crashing into multiple vehicles. Innocent people were hurt and vehicles were severely damaged. How would you handle it if you were injured by this driver? https://6abc.com/post/crash-involving-multiple-vehicles-leaves-1-dead-bensalem-twp-pa/19223000/

Witnesses told Action News that the driver's mother said they had argued before he took the car keys and sped off.

06/15/2026

In a motorcycle collision, the reaction is usually that riders need to be 'more visible' when the problem is often distracted or impatient drivers. No amount of visibility will cure bad driver habits. Victim-blaming isn't the solution. The message must change. Riders deserve justice! https://6abc.com/post/motorcycle-safety-awareness-highlighted-delaware-riders-death/19182728/

According to the National Safety Council, about 6,000 motorcyclists die in traffic crashes each year. For one local family, that statistic became reality on May 16.

06/12/2026

Hazing assaults are a serious matter that can lead to criminal and civil charges. Schools need to work harder to prevent this harm to students. Cheltenham High School cancels 2026 football season as hazing investigation continues. https://6abc.com/post/cheltenham-high-school-cancels-2026-football-season-amid-assault-investigation/19176515/

Last year's season was suspended after an investigation found there was a student-on-student assault in the team's locker room.

06/11/2026

Police can now pull you over and issue a citation for driving while holding your cell phone in Pennsylvania. You might want to consider installing a dash cam with interior view. Story from Florida of police issuing ticket to driver "holding her phone" with missing hand. https://6abc.com/post/citation-dismissed-deputy-accuses-driver-hand-holding-phone/19189591/

Months after a woman in Florida was pulled over and cited for allegedly driving while holding a phone in her missing right hand, the traffic citation has been dismissed.

06/10/2026

PA State Police report more than 800 crashes over Memorial Day weekend. Many people were injured a several died in vehicle crashes over the weekend. Stay safe. Drive carefully. Get home alive. https://www.abc27.com/news/over-800-crashes-nearly-400-duis-reported-during-memorial-day-weekend-psp/

06/09/2026

Woman dies after restaurant umbrella flies up and hit her while she was dining. Was this a 'freak accident' or could this have been prevented? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkpvm4xl8ko

The woman was dining on the patio with her husband when a strong and sudden wind blew the umbrella.

06/08/2026

Family sues the state of Maryland and the facility after developmentally disabled woman was assaulted and pregnant while receiving round-the-clock care. How could this happen? This is a family's worst nightmare. https://abc7chicago.com/post/family-sues-state-maryland-dominion-resource-center-developmentally-disabled-woman-r***d-gave-birth-baltimore-md/19075435/

She is blind and non-verbal and has the cognitive ability of a toddler, according to the lawsuit.

06/05/2026

An injury lawsuit will proceed to federal court after judge's decision. A sheriff deputy in Cumberland County was illegally speeding and passing vehicles without lights/siren when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle, causing serious injuries. https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/federal-lawsuit-ian-greene-cumberland-county-deputy-sheriff-marcus-mcknight-negligence/521-1b5ab209-096a-40cd-bb31-8807827a27f6

Lawsuit filed against former Cumberland deputy Ian Greene in a 2024 high-speed crash moves to federal court.

06/04/2026

Chinese EV company becomes the first to assume full financial responsibility for crashes when drivers are using full self-driving. This only applies to vehicles in China, but this is a major change from other self-driving vehicle systems. https://cnevpost.com/2026/05/29/byd-expands-autonomous-driving-push-liability-guarantee/?shem=dsdf%2Csharefoc%2Cagadiscoversdl%2C%2Csh%2Fx%2Fdiscover%2Fm1%2F4

BYD said taking on L3 and L4 liability early shows confidence in its technology.