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NHTSA Releases Alcohol-Impaired Driving Statistics for 2016
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its Traffic Safety Facts for alcohol-impaired driving in 2016. According to the information provided by the NHTSA:
Read MoreBeware of DUI Enforcement on Blackout Wednesday!
What are you planning to do for the Thanksgiving holiday? Are you going out of town? Are you hosting your family and friends? Have you planned to meet friends at a local bar for a few drinks on Thanksgiving Eve? Whatever your plans may be, you need to remember that police will be out in…
Read MoreMeadville Pedestrians Get Help This Winter from CATA
According to a story on Your Erie pedestrians in Meadville will have access to bus service over Smock Bridge this winter. The agreement between Mead Township, Meadville, and CATA is aimed at making walking during the winter safer for pedestrians. The service is free to users and is expected to begin in late November and…
Read MoreWhat to Do If My Child is Arrested for a Crime?
Has your child been accused of a crime in Pennsylvania? If so, you must take the matter very seriously, regardless of how ‘minor’ the charge. It is a mistake to consider any criminal charge ‘minor’ because all criminal convictions carry some consequence for your child. It is also a mistake to assume a judge or…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Winter Illnesses with a Healthy Work-Life Balance
It is cold and flu season! No one wants to be sick much less spend time at home and in bed when they need to be at work. With the holidays approaching, it is important to search for ways that we can reduce the risk of getting sick this winter. One way to avoid colds…
Read MoreSafe Trick or Treating in Erie, PA
Halloween is one of the best holidays when you are young. You get to dress up as your favorite character and get free candy. What could be better? Unfortunately, Halloween can also be very dangerous for children. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, about twice as many children will be injured in pedestrian accidents on Halloween…
Read MoreAm I Liable if Someone is Injured on My Property While Trick or Treating?
If you plan to welcome trick or treaters to your home this Halloween in Pennsylvania, you need to make sure that your property is safe for visitors. Trick or treaters have a reasonable expectation that your property is safe, especially if you leave your porch light on or otherwise signal that you are welcoming trick…
Read MoreDo I Need to Replace My Child’s Car Seat After a Car Accident?
Being in a car accident is a traumatic event, especially if your child was in the car with you at the time of the crash. Car seats and safety restraints keep children safe during a crash. However, if you are in a crash with your child, you may need to replace the car seat your…
Read MoreWhat is the True Cost of a Traffic Accident in Erie?
Your first thought might be the cost of a traffic ticket or an increase in your automobile insurance. However, if you are the victim of a traffic accident, the true cost can be much higher. The financial and non-financial costs of a traffic accident can be significant, even in a low-speed, minor traffic collision. If…
Read MoreSafety Tips If Your Car Breaks Down After Dark
The days are getting shorter, so it is getting darker earlier each evening. For many of us, we will be driving home from work in the dark in just a few weeks. Breaking down on the side of the road can be dangerous and frightening during daylight hours. However, breaking down after dark has its…
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