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Safest Way to Park in a Parking Lot
As many as 90,000 injuries occur each year from parking lot accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is estimated that more than 1,500 deaths occur each year in parking lot accidents. These statistics might surprise you because people generally think of parking lot car accidents as minor inconveniences and nuisances…
Who Is Responsible For A Motorcycle Passenger’s Injuries?
When you ride on the back of someone’s motorcycle, you don’t think about the potential for injury. However, a motorcycle accident can happen at any time, resulting in serious injuries that cause permanent disability or disfigurement. The result is often a long and complex recovery, which is expensive. Filing an accident claim is important if…
I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt, Can I Still Recover Compensation In A Car Accident Claim?
When someone is injured in a car accident, he or she may be concerned about receiving compensation to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. If the injury was the fault of another driver, it’s easy to assume that driver will be responsible for the damages caused by the collision. However, the accident…
Can My Medical Condition Effect a Breathalyzer Test?
A driver may be asked to take a breathalyzer test if he or she is stopped for speeding or other traffic violation if the police officer suspects the driver is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If the test is positive, the driver will be arrested for DUI. However, certain medications or…
Can I Have a Misdemeanor Charge Sealed in Pennsylvania?
A criminal record can impact a person in many ways. Numerous entities request a criminal background check as part of the application process (i.e. college, scholarships, jobs, housing, professional licenses, etc.). This means they will be able to view your criminal record and use it in their decision regarding your application. A new Pennsylvania law…
Can I Use Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania?
A new law allows for the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Pennsylvania. The state legislature passed the law allowing the use of cannabis in the Medical Marijuana Act. Pennsylvania is the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana. However, recreational use of marijuana in Pennsylvania is still considered illegal. If you are facing a…
5 Questions To Ask When Renting A Car in Pennsylvania
There are many times when you may want to rent a car such as when you are on vacation or when your vehicle is being repaired. Most people perform a quick internet search for rental car agencies to find the lowest price for a rental car in Northwestern Pennsylvania. However, the lowest price may not…
Is Lane Splitting Legal In Pennsylvania?
Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries and death because the rider isn’t as well protected as occupants in a passenger vehicle are. Many times, a motorcycle accident is caused by the driver of another vehicle, but some motorcycle crashes are the result of the motorcycle rider’s negligence. An example of rider error or negligence that can…
Can Drinking Diet Drinks Increase Risk Of A DUI Charge?
Many people are watching their weight; therefore, as the holiday season gets closer, many people will choose to enjoy their alcohol cocktails with diet sodas. However, a study revealed that mixing alcohol with diet drinks results in a higher alcohol concentration on the breath than alcohol mixed with regular soda. Researchers had men and women…
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Grant C. Travis as One of Its Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that Grant C. Travis of The Travis Law Firm has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Trial Lawyers, an honor given to a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization…
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