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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wrongful Death Claims In Pennsylvania Pedestrian Accidents
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…
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Commercial Truck Accidents?
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…
Why Do I Need Underinsured Motorist Insurance For A Pennsylvania Car Accident?
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,…
Can I Be Arrested For DUI After Taking Prescription Drugs In Pennsylvania?
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…
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