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Handling a Car Accident Claim for a Child in Pennsylvania?
In many cases, a child does not sustain life-threatening or serious injuries in a car accident. Sadly, this is not always the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading the cause of death for children in the United States. During 2014, more than 121,350 children were injured…
Read MoreIs the Seat Belt Defense Allowed in Pennsylvania?
Wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious injury or death in a motor vehicle accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) seat belts prevented 14,000 traffic-related deaths and reduced serious crash-related injuries by almost one-half in 2015. Sadly, many people still refuse to buckle up even…
Read MoreTips for Safe Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summer vacation season. Erie and the surrounding areas have plenty of holiday events and activities to keep you busy. However, if you are traveling for the holiday weekend, you need to beware that with the increase in traffic, you increase of being involved in a car…
Read MorePennsylvania’s Limited Tort Laws
Every state, including Pennsylvania, requires drivers to carry minimum insurance requirements. In Pennsylvania, drivers must carry the following insurance to operate a motor vehicle legally:
Read MoreHas 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…
Read MoreWhat 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?
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreWhy Do People Speed In Pennsylvania?
Do you know that driving slower saves lives? While most people know that exceeding the speed limit increases their chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident, they refuse to slow down. Whether it is because they are in a hurry to get to work or make a dinner reservation, drivers often exceed the…
Read MoreIs Drowsy Driving A Problem For Teen Drivers?
Drowsy driving is a problem for everyone. Drowsy and fatigued driving have become one of the common reasons for motor vehicle accidents throughout the country. As we push ourselves to get more accomplished each day, sleep has become a “luxury” many people just don’t think they can afford. Unfortunately, drowsy driving can be just as…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need An Independent Eyewitness For My Car Accident Case?
Let’s assume you are in a car accident while you are running errands. You were in the car alone, so there is no one to confirm what you tell the police officer about the collision. The other driver tells a different story about how the collision occurred. Who does the police officer believe? The police…
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