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Who Pays for a DUI Accident in Erie, PA?
If you are injured in a DUI accident, the fault for the crash seems obvious – the drunk driver is at fault. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime. Drunk drivers in Erie face severe penalties and punishments for a DUI conviction. In most cases, proving liability in a drunk driving accident case…
Common Factors in Every Traffic Accident Case
Have you been involved in a traffic accident? If so, you may not know what to look for when you begin to file an accident claim with the insurance company. Three factors are common in all traffic accident cases.
DUI Accidents are Caused by More Than Alcohol
Twenty-eight percent of the people who died in traffic crashes during 2016 were killed in alcohol-impaired accidents. During 2016, 10,497 people were killed in drunk driving accidents. That averages to about one alcohol-related driving fatality every 50 minutes. When you think about a DUI accident, you assume that one of the drivers involved in the…
The Police Report Says I Caused the Car Accident But I Am Innocent
Being in a car accident is a traumatic life event, especially if you are seriously injured. However, we must remember that even so-called “minor” car accidents can cause injuries with long-term consequences. A case of whiplash can result in a permanent impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal activities. Therefore, it is…
Edinboro DUI Attorney Discusses Pennsylvania DUI Laws for College Students
When you are in college, you are likely to be exposed to alcohol at parties before you are 21 years of age. Even when you are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages, you must still be responsible when you consume alcohol. Our Edinboro DUI defense attorneys caution college students to be responsible alcohol because…
Should Pennsylvania’s Legal Limit for BAC Be Lower?
Currently, the legal limit for DUI in Pennsylvania is .08 BAC. However, a recent report recommends that the legal limit for BAC be lowered from .08 to .05. According to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, lowering the BAC would help prevent drunk driving accidents. The committee states that a person’s ability to operate…
Avoiding Commercial Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 116,000 people were injured in large truck accidents during 2017. During that same year, 4,067 people lost their lives in large truck accidents. Both figures represented a four percent increase in injuries and fatalities from the previous year. Large trucks are defined as a medium…
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Falls and motor vehicle accidents are two of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries. However, falls and traffic accidents are not the only ways you can injure your spine. You can suffer a spinal cord injury while playing sports, participating in a recreational activity, or from a physical assault. Regardless of the cause…
What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle?
When you are injured in an accident, your first priority is your health and well-being. Regardless of the severity of your injury, it is always best to be seen by a medical professional as soon as possible after any type of injury or accident. In some cases, you could suffer an injury that does not…
Should I Tell My Erie Personal Injury Attorney About This Personal Information?
When you are injured in an accident, the accident claim process can be overwhelming. Working with an experienced Erie accident attorney can make the process less stressful. However, you must tell your attorney everything that could potentially impact your accident claim. Below are several personal details that many people might not believe could impact an…
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