According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, pedestrian accidents accounted for 3.2% of traffic accidents during 2015. However, pedestrian accidents accounted for 12.8% of the fatalities in traffic accidents. During 2015, there were 4,001 crashes involving pedestrians. Just over 150 pedestrians lost their lives in those accidents during that year. Even one life lost in… Read more »
It is common for everyone to experience one or more nights of poor sleep during a month. However, for someone with sleep apnea, getting a good night’s sleep is almost impossible unless the person is receiving treatment. Unfortunately, sleep apnea can be life-threatening when a commercial truck driver chooses not to seek treatment for the… Read more »
Pennsylvania, like all other states, requires drivers to purchase and maintain minimum liability insurance coverage to protect others in the event they cause a motor vehicle accident. Liability insurance pays compensation to victims of a car accident. Examples of damages that a victim may claim in a car accident include medical expenses, loss of income,… Read more »
Many people realize that they can be arrested for DUI and convicted if they choose to drive while impaired by alcohol. If their BAC is above the legal limit of .08, they face serious consequences for a DUI conviction including fines, jail time, probation, and losing their driver’s license. Likewise, most people realize they can… Read more »
According to a story in the Centre Daily Times, a 21-year old man has been charged with three counts of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image, which is a misdemeanor charge. He has also been charged with one count of harassment, which is also a misdemeanor. From information gained from the police report, the young man… Read more »
Attorney Grant Travis successfully represented his client against drunk driving charges in Erie County by having the evidence obtained in an illegal traffic stop suppressed. What Happened? The defendant in the case had been charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (General Impairment) and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (High Rate of Alcohol,… Read more »
When an accident happens, one of the first things to occur afterward is the insurance company will contact the claimant to talk about the accident. The contact usually comes in the form of a phone call to ask about the details of what happened before, during, and after the accident. Contact the accident victim seems… Read more »
Have you made a New Year’s resolution for 2017? If so, you are among one-half of the American’s who make resolutions each year. Unfortunately, less than 10 percent of individuals who make resolutions are able to keep those resolutions until they reach their goal. Below are tips for keeping your resolutions from our Erie attorneys…. Read more »
There are many different types of personal injury claims that can be filed under Pennsylvania’s personal injury laws. Examples of common injury claims filed by victims include: Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Truck Accidents Workers’ Compensation Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Premises Liability (i.e. slip and fall accidents) Dog Bites Swimming Pool Accidents Drunk Driving Injuries… Read more »
Do you know that driving slower saves lives? While most people know that exceeding the speed limit increases their chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident, they refuse to slow down. Whether it is because they are in a hurry to get to work or make a dinner reservation, drivers often exceed the… Read more »