If you've recently been in an accident in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, and you receive a settlement, it's important to know how your healthcare benefits will be affected. Some health insurance companies will require that you pay to continue receiving benefits. Having...
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Drunk driving: Has there been a decrease?
One of the most common things that drivers, both young and old, fear are drunk drivers on the road. This fear of drunk drivers is not without reason as states such as Pennsylvania and others in the union often report high numbers of drunk driving accidents each year....
Pedestrian accidents often prove costly
Few vehicular accidents cause more bodily harm than when a vehicle hits a pedestrian or a bicyclist. A college community like State College has many pedestrians and bicyclists going about their business every day of the week. When the driver of a car or an even larger...
How can you know the extent of a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury can have a dramatic impact on your life even when you are not the one who sustains it. When a family member suffers one, they will often rely on you to help them going forward. Whether that help comes from emotional guidance, personal...
When thoughts on drinking in college lead to DUI
When you arrived on campus at Penn State, you may or may not have ever consumed alcohol in your life up to that point. If you had, hopefully you were of legal age to do so. It's no secret that students often spend free time in college socializing with friends on or...
Would a physical impairment keep you from passing a FST?
Like other states, law enforcement agencies across Pennsylvania use field sobriety tests to establish probable cause for a DUI arrest. The tests determine whether alcohol or drugs impair an individual. The problem is that "failing" these tests is much easier than you...
Don’t spin your wheels after an injury-causing motorcycle collision
While the weather is cold and it's not riding season right now, in a few short months it will be. Motorcyclists have unique experiences on the road. Unlike passenger car drivers, they can take advantage of the freedom that comes with driving motorcycles. However, they...
A breath test is only part of the equation when it comes to DUI
You may admit that you had a couple of drinks before you drove home, but remain confident that your blood alcohol concentration is not at or above .08 percent, which is the legal limit here in Pennsylvania. When you submit to the breath test, the results prove you...
When hazing goes too far, will your child face charges?
If your son is a student at the Pennsylvania State University or any other institute of higher learning, you may be exceedingly proud of him for his efforts and successes, or you may be hoping that something will click for him next semester and he will buckle down and...
Here’s a crash course in what to do following a collision
As you listen to your favorite morning tune and enjoy the freedom of being behind the wheel, you feel optimistic about the day ahead. However, all of a sudden, another driver carelessly crosses the middle line of the road and enters your car's path. You do everything...