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Three Driving Decisions That Can Result in a Fatality
Traffic accidents can result in minor property damage to your vehicle or minor bumps and bruises that heal in a few days. However, traffic accidents can also result in horrific injuries that cause life-altering permanent injuries or death. To protect yourself, your family, and everyone using our roads in Pennsylvania, make sure that you do…
What Do I Do If I Was Wrongly Accused of Date Rape?
Date rape is a problem on many college campuses throughout Pennsylvania and the United States. It is a crime that must and should be aggressively prosecuted and punished. No one should be forced to have sexual relations or have sexual encounters when they are impaired by drugs or alcohol. With that said, you can be…
Post-Storm Road Hazards in Pennsylvania
Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas leaving a path of devastation in its wake. However, some of the worst damage and the most dangerous conditions were caused by flooding. Flooding and storm debris made it impossible for residents and rescue workers to traverse city streets in Houston. While we do not see the impact of a…
Do You Know What to Write Down After a Traffic Accident?
When you are involved in a traffic accident, it may be difficult to think clearly. You have just been given a severe jolt, at the very least, so it is natural to be a little confused and stunned. Unfortunately, there is vital information that you need to remember that can help your personal injury attorney…
The Dangers of Drinking While Driving
In a tragic story reported by the Associated Press in the New York Post, we learned about the deaths of three young people in a traffic accident in Bethel Park near Pittsburgh this month. According to the story, three young women were in an SUV when it collided with a utility pole on Library Road….
Avoiding Labor Day Injuries in Erie, PA
Labor Day Weekend is great for spending quality time with your family and friends. Whether it is spending time at a backyard BBQ, on the lake, or at a festival or concert, Labor Day is perfect for getting in one last summer trip or adventure. Unfortunately, some families will experience tragic accidents over the holiday….
Do I Pay Taxes on My Accident Settlement in Pennsylvania?
When you are injured in a traffic-related accident, you might be entitled to recover money for your losses and injuries. Depending on the facts of your case, the amount could be substantial, and the amount could include compensation for future damages and permanent disability. While most types of compensation are not taxed as income, there…
College Students Are Back in Town — Safety Tips for Drivers in College Towns
Do you live in a college town? If so, students are headed back to dorms and classes for the fall semester. While you may be accustomed to watching for younger children in school zones, we often forget that we need to slow down and be careful when driving near college campuses. With college in session,…
Are More College Students Using Marijuana?
A recent article published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) suggests that college students are at a higher risk for marijuana use than non-college students. According to the article, analysis of data from a national survey reveals that young adults who attend college are at a significantly higher risk of marijuana use compared…
Back to School Time in Erie – Safety Tips for School Zones
It is that time again in Erie — back to school time for thousands of students. Schools in and around Erie will be opening their doors to students later this month. Drivers need to be looking for children in school zones and around parks and neighborhoods. Also, more children may be walking to school or…
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