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Are Motorcyclists the Victims of Unfair Profiling?
For the second year in a row, the Motorcycle Profiling Project is conducting a national survey to define profiling trends for motorcyclists in the United States. The 2015-2016 National Motorcycle Profiling Survey revealed that many riders are profiled based on their appearance, not on their behavior. Over half of riders say they were stopped by…
Hotel Slip and Fall Accidents This Summer
Do you plan to travel this summer for business or pleasure? If so, you need to be aware of something that occurs more often than you believe in hotels, resorts, and motels — slip and fall accidents. Hotels, motels, and resorts owe a duty of care to their guests and visitors. They must provide a…
GHSA Calls States to Do More About Drug-Impaired Driving
A News Release by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) last week stated that a comprehensive update of the 2015 report Drug-Impaired Driving: A Guide for States was being released. The report provides data, research, and other information to help states and policymakers deal with drug-impaired driving. The report has updated data on drug use…
Pennsylvania’s Limited Tort Laws
Every state, including Pennsylvania, requires drivers to carry minimum insurance requirements. In Pennsylvania, drivers must carry the following insurance to operate a motor vehicle legally:
Injuries That Cause Paralysis
Paralysis is a serious condition that affects approximately 5.4 million people in the United States, a much larger number than previously thought. Several traumatic injuries can result in partial or total paralysis, and the cause of those traumatic injuries are varied. Motor vehicle accidents, defective products, slip/falls, work injuries, medical malpractice, boating accidents, sports activities,…
Receiving Compensation For Concussion Injuries
Concussions are common injuries in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. A concussion is one of the most common brain injuries and can have a significant impact on your ability to perform certain tasks. You could experience severe symptoms immediately that could be life-threatening, or you may not experience symptoms for a few hours or days…
Are You Excited About Erie Motorcycle Events?
We are excited for the upcoming Erie motorcycle events for this summer. Roar on the Shore One of the largest events is Roar on the Shore. The 2017 Roar on the Shore event marks the 11th year we have celebrated Bike Week in Erie, PA. The event officially opens in downtown Erie on July 12…
What Makes My Injury Catastrophic?
If you are injured in an Erie car accident, motorcycle crash, or truck accident, you may wonder if your injuries rise to the level of “catastrophic.” To an accident victim, any injury can be catastrophic. According to Macmillan Dictionary, catastrophic is an adjective that means “causing a lot of damage, or making a lot of…
Look Twice, Look Three Times, Look Four Times . . . JUST LOOK!
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, more riders take their motorcycles out of winter hibernation to enjoy our beautiful Pennsylvania roads. The warmer spring weather means you will be sharing the road with more motorcycles. Even though some motorcyclists ride year-round, many riders put up their motorcycles for winter. Therefore, it…
What Are The Biggest Dangers To Motorcyclists
Riding a motorcycle can be a fun experience, but it also comes with an increased risk of a traffic accident and injury. Unfortunately, many of the dangers faced by motorcyclists are from other drivers. They simply don’t watch for motorcyclists. However, other drivers are not the only dangers riders face when they are on the…
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