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Can I Be Sued for a Car Accident Caused by Transporting a Christmas Tree?
Are you planning to search for the perfect Christmas tree to bring home this year? What is the perfect Christmas tree for you? Is it tall, short, skinny, full, or perfectly round at the bottom and thinner at the top? After you find the perfect Christmas tree, you must figure out how to get the…
Read MoreSafety Tips to Avoid Winter Slip and Fall Accidents
Erie, along with much of the northeast, was snowed in early this year. We received over 13 inches of snow from the early winter storm. Typically, we review safety tips for winter slip and fall accidents a bit later in the season. However, with the early snowfall that blanketed much of northwestern Pennsylvania earlier this…
Read MoreCan You Receive Compensation for Chronic Pain After an Accident?
Pain is common after an accident. Even if you do not suffer serious injuries, you may be sore and stiff for several days or weeks after the crash. However, when does pain become chronic? Is there a certain number of days that you must be in pain or a certain pain level you must experience…
Read MoreMajor Harley-Davidson Recall Impacts Thousands of Motorcycle Owners
Harley-Davidson has recalled approximately 178,000 motorcycles in the United States because of a problem with the clutch. It appears that the clutches can leak fluid causing the motorcycles to remain in gear. The problem could cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle thereby increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident. The company states…
Read MoreThanksgiving Safety Tips for Pennsylvania Travelers and Hosts
Do you plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday or are you hosting a huge family celebration at home? In either case, it is important for you to take steps to ensure you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Below are some safety tips from our Erie personal injury attorneys. The Travis…
Read MoreBeware of Parking Lot Accidents in Erie During the Holiday Shopping Season
For some individuals, holiday shopping began a few months ago. However, the Thanksgiving Holiday is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. With more vehicles and people crowding into malls and shopping centers, it is not surprising that a higher than average number of parking lot accidents are reported beginning on Black Friday and…
Read MoreHow Do I Recover Compensation for Injuries and Damages After an Accident?
If another party has injured you through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to recover compensation from that party. However, you typically need to file a claim with the party’s insurance provider to recover compensation. Examples of incidents that can give rise to a personal injury claim include: Car accidents Bicycle accidents…
Read MoreWhat Makes An Edinboro DUI A Felony?
Traffic violations are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. The level assigned to the traffic violation depends on the seriousness of the act. For example, a broken tail light or a parking violation is usually considered an infraction. However, more serious traffic violations are categorized as misdemeanors or felonies. A felony is the most serious…
Read MoreDo You Allow Your Teen Driver to Have Passengers?
If you allow your teen driver to have anyone in the vehicle with him or her, the risk of death in a car accident increases by over one-half according to a recent report. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety researched and assessed the fatality rates in crashes involving teen drivers. As part of the study, the…
Read MoreHow Do People View Traffic Safety In The United States?
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducts an annual survey to gauge driver attitudes toward traffic safety in America. You may be surprised what drivers reported in the 2017 survey. Some of the key findings of the survey include the fact that most drivers (87.5%) believe distracted driving is a bigger problem than it has been…
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