A new study released recently claims to have found a link between traumatic brain injuries and neurological and psychiatric disorders. The results of the study could have a serious impact on accident victims who suffer brain injuries. The most common causes of brain injuries are car accidents, falls, and sports injuries. Victims of brain injuries… Read more »
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Can Pennsylvania Lower The Legal Limit For DUIs?
While nothing is currently pending before Pennsylvania lawmakers, they may be watching Utah’s lawmakers very closely. In fact, many states may be watching Utah very closely right now. Utah is set to become one of the toughest states on DUIs with a new law that lawmakers passed last week. According to the Associated Press, Utah… Read more »
Beware Of Attorneys Who Push To Settle Claims Quickly!
If you meet with an Erie personal injury attorney who promises to settle your case quickly, beware. You should also be suspicious if your current attorney is pushing you to settle your injury claim before your doctor wants to release you from care. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis meaning they… Read more »
Could You Pass A Driving Test Wearing A Drunk Suit?
Underage drinking is a serious problem in the United States. From high schools to college campuses, young people are drinking alcohol and getting into trouble. One program is working to educate teenagers about the dangers of drunk driving by showing them what it feels like to drive while drunk. The Drunk Suit No, teens aren’t… Read more »
Are The Medications You Are Taking Increasing Your Risk For A Traffic Accident?
Do you know that over-the-counter medications can result in buzzed driving? When you think about drugged driving, you probably think about a driver who has consumed illegal drugs or smoked marijuana. However, drugged driving covers much more than illicit drugs. Buzzed and drug driving can result from taking any drug that impairs your ability to… Read more »
Can Drinking Alcohol At A Frat Party Be A Violation Of My Probation?
It may not seem like a big deal to enjoy a beer or two at a frat party, especially if you have no intention of driving afterward. However, drinking under the age of 21 is considered illegal in Pennsylvania, and you could face serious consequences if you are caught. All it takes is one phone… Read more »
Can Flipping A Cop Off While Riding Your Bicycle Get You Arrested?
Flipping off a cop doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, especially if the person is on a bicycle. However, a situation in Pennsylvania led to a charge of Careless Driving when a man flipped off a cop while riding his bicycle in Westmoreland County. While this may seem extreme, a bicycle is treated… Read more »
Is There A Time Limit For Filing A Truck Accident Lawsuit In Pennsylvania?
Have you been injured in a large truck accident? Thousands of people are injured each year in commercial truck accidents throughout the United States. The NHTSA reports that 111,000 people were injured and 3,903 people were killed in large truck accidents during 2014. Over 70 percent of those injuries and fatalities were people in other… Read more »
Erie Road Closed Due To Flooding
The weather has been creating problems for drivers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. From flooding in the west and the east to snow storms and icy roads, Mother Nature is creating terrible driving conditions that cause headaches and traffic accidents. GoErie reported last week that many roads throughout the Erie region were closed… Read more »
Can I Be Charged With Rape And Kidnapping In Pennsylvania?
The simple answer to this question is “Yes, you can be charged with rape AND kidnapping in Pennsylvania.” The facts and circumstances of the case determine whether the prosecution will add the charge of kidnapping to the list of criminal charges associated with sexual assault. In many cases of sexual assault, the prosecution adds a… Read more »