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America’s Roads Receive Failing Grades
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issued the latest Infrastructure Report Card, which was unfavorable for the nation’s highways and other roads. Roads received a grade of D while bridges received a C+ for the condition of our bridges. Just as with school, these grades are barely passing to below average, which is a…
What Are The Advantages Of Riding A Motorcycle?
Motorcycles have gained popularity as a form of transportation and recreation in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. More and more people are giving up their four-wheeled vehicles and embracing life on two wheels. For some people, motorcycles are just another form of transportation while others see motorcycles as a way to be “free” to…
Can A Passenger Drink Alcohol In Pennsylvania?
“But I was not driving! I was only a passenger in a car when I was drinking, and I was charged with a crime. How can I be charged with a crime if I was not drinking and driving?” Does this sound familiar? You may assume that charges related to alcohol are only applicable to…
Can Head Injuries Cause Brain Disorders?
A new study released recently claims to have found a link between traumatic brain injuries and neurological and psychiatric disorders. The results of the study could have a serious impact on accident victims who suffer brain injuries. The most common causes of brain injuries are car accidents, falls, and sports injuries. Victims of brain injuries…
Can Pennsylvania Lower The Legal Limit For DUIs?
While nothing is currently pending before Pennsylvania lawmakers, they may be watching Utah’s lawmakers very closely. In fact, many states may be watching Utah very closely right now. Utah is set to become one of the toughest states on DUIs with a new law that lawmakers passed last week. According to the Associated Press, Utah…
Beware Of Attorneys Who Push To Settle Claims Quickly!
If you meet with an Erie personal injury attorney who promises to settle your case quickly, beware. You should also be suspicious if your current attorney is pushing you to settle your injury claim before your doctor wants to release you from care. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis meaning they…
Has Your Smartphone Made You A Foolish Driver?
We love our smartphones because they can do almost anything for us from choosing a restaurant or give us directions to playing our favorite cat video or capturing the perfect picture to post on social media. Our smartphones tell us where to be, when to be there, and why we are there. We use them…
Could You Pass A Driving Test Wearing A Drunk Suit?
Underage drinking is a serious problem in the United States. From high schools to college campuses, young people are drinking alcohol and getting into trouble. One program is working to educate teenagers about the dangers of drunk driving by showing them what it feels like to drive while drunk. The Drunk Suit No, teens aren’t…
What Are The Worst Things You Can Say After An Erie Car Accident?
There are so many thoughts running through your mind after a car crash. Do I call the police? How severe are my injuries? What should I do now? Did I cause the accident or did the other driver cause the crash? Should I help the other driver or passengers?
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…
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