Speeding is one of the biggest contributing factors to fatal accidents. When it mixes with exhaustion, distracted driving or substance use, the risks climb much higher. A particularly vulnerable group in these accidents are contractors working on the streets. In...
Driving faster than the posted speed limit increases the risk of serious injury or death for you and those around you in the event of an accident. It can also earn you a citation from law enforcement. However, not all roads have speed limits posted. What does that...
A premises liability case refers to any type of a case where a person is injured on the property of another. According to FindLaw, it can be a person's private residence, a company's property, a construction site or even public property. Just because you are hurt on...
When people think about someone driving under the influence, they often think it means the person was driving drunk. However, a DUI is possible when you are under the influence of any substance. This includes any type of drug, even those that are legal. It does not...
For most people in State College, the embodiment of a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol is a person standing alongside the road blowing into a handheld breath testing device. Thus, when the measurement from such a device is being used against you to...
It comes as no surprise that distracted driving car accidents injure and kill a considerable number of people in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. In fact, motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers killed more than 3,100 in one year alone,...
In a close encounter between an overloaded 18-wheeler and a minivan, the minivan almost always loses. Also, the driver may sustain serious injuries. If you are the minivan driver and only sustained a concussion, you are extremely fortunate. But how is responsibility...
Over the age of 65, falls become more prevalent and also more dangerous. According to the Mayo Clinic, all seniors should create their own fall prevention plan, especially if they have fallen before. A doctor should be a teammate in creating the plan, as a senior...
Slip and falls can be dangerous to people of any age. For the aging population in Pennsylvania, however, it can be even more dangerous. As you age, the likelihood of a broken bone when you fall increases. To make matters worse, broken bones may be more problematic and...
If you recently received a traffic ticket in Pennsylvania, you may wonder if it is worth your while to fight it. To determine your answer, you should first consider two factors. The first is cost. If you will lose more money by taking the day off work than if you were...
