Many people include alcohol in their Christmas celebrations. Ninety-six percent of the respondents to one survey said they knew someone who went to work hung over or they went to work hungover during the holidays. One-half of the survey respondents said that alcohol plays a role in their family holiday gatherings. Therefore, it is important… Read more »
We discuss many car safety concerns such as distracted driving and drunk driving. These driving behaviors increase the risk of being involved in a traffic accident. However, there are some common car safety concerns that we overlook that can also cause serious car accidents. Four car safety concerns that we need to be aware of… Read more »
We see delivery trucks each day throughout Pennsylvania, including Erie. During the holidays, we often see an increase in the number of delivery trucks as consumers take advantage of online sales and free shipping offers. Unfortunately, accidents involving delivery trucks are more common than you might expect. In addition, these accidents can cause traumatic injuries… Read more »
Being involved in a traffic accident involving a semi-truck, big rig, tractor-trailer, or other large truck is different from being involved in a passenger car accident. While there are many similarities between the two accident claims, there are also some differences that you should be aware of that could impact your ability to recover compensation… Read more »
Are you planning to search for the perfect Christmas tree to bring home this year? What is the perfect Christmas tree for you? Is it tall, short, skinny, full, or perfectly round at the bottom and thinner at the top? After you find the perfect Christmas tree, you must figure out how to get the… Read more »
Erie, along with much of the northeast, was snowed in early this year. We received over 13 inches of snow from the early winter storm. Typically, we review safety tips for winter slip and fall accidents a bit later in the season. However, with the early snowfall that blanketed much of northwestern Pennsylvania earlier this… Read more »
Harley-Davidson has recalled approximately 178,000 motorcycles in the United States because of a problem with the clutch. It appears that the clutches can leak fluid causing the motorcycles to remain in gear. The problem could cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle thereby increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident. The company states… Read more »
Do you plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday or are you hosting a huge family celebration at home? In either case, it is important for you to take steps to ensure you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Below are some safety tips from our Erie personal injury attorneys. The Travis… Read more »
For some individuals, holiday shopping began a few months ago. However, the Thanksgiving Holiday is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. With more vehicles and people crowding into malls and shopping centers, it is not surprising that a higher than average number of parking lot accidents are reported beginning on Black Friday and… Read more »
Traffic violations are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. The level assigned to the traffic violation depends on the seriousness of the act. For example, a broken tail light or a parking violation is usually considered an infraction. However, more serious traffic violations are categorized as misdemeanors or felonies. A felony is the most serious… Read more »