Important Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling In Commonwealth vs. Livingstone, the driver of a vehicle was subjected to an investigatory detention without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. A State Trooper who was offering assistance to a driver on the shoulder of a road, activated his overhead lights, investigated and administered a DUI test to the driver… Read more »
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What is the True Cost of a Traffic Accident in Erie?
Your first thought might be the cost of a traffic ticket or an increase in your automobile insurance. However, if you are the victim of a traffic accident, the true cost can be much higher. The financial and non-financial costs of a traffic accident can be significant, even in a low-speed, minor traffic collision. If… Read more »
Pennsylvania’s Zero Tolerance for Drugged Driving
Pennsylvania has adopted a zero tolerance for drugged driving and buzzed driving. Many drivers understand that our state has severe penalties for drunk driving. However, drivers may not understand that the state also takes a very tough stance against driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Pennsylvania’s zero tolerance for DUID means that if you… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
One Pedestrian Injured, Another Killed On Peach Street in Millcreek
Two men were walking north on Peach Street in Millcreek Township last Saturday night when they were struck by a car from behind. Initial reports indicate that the car was also traveling north, struck the two men, then veered off the roadway and dropped into Walnut Creek just south of the bridge near Kuntz Road…. Read more »
Workplace Violence In The News
Unfortunately, many serious issues are not addressed until something catastrophic occurs, as is the case with the recent killing of a field reporter and her cameraman in Roanoake, VA. In light of what happened there, workplace violence is on everyone’s mind. Workplace Violence The Second Leading Killer The most common cause of death to employees is motor vehicle accidents…. Read more »
Head On Crash Kills Warren PA Resident
Chautauqua County Sheriffs are investigating a head-on collision between a Warren PA resident and a woman from Russell, PA. The car accident happened on PA Route 62, just north of the Pennsylvania / New York border just before 8:00 am yesterday (Tuesday, March 24th). Initial reports indicate that the vehicle being driven by a Warren… Read more »