DUI accidents can result in severe injuries. In many cases, the drunk driver is not seriously injured. However, innocent victims sustain back injuries, broken bones, brain injuries, neck injuries, and other catastrophic injuries. The cost of medical care for injuries caused by DUI accidents can be costly. Who is responsible for paying the medical bills?… Read more »
Car accidents can cause numerous types of injuries. Minor injuries might heal with time and rest. However, some injuries may require immediate medical treatment. The steps you take after a car injury accident in Erie can have an impact on the outcome of your accident claim. One of the best decisions you can make is… Read more »
The decisions motorists make when they drive can place themselves and others on the road in danger. All drivers have a duty of care to avoid actions that could cause a traffic accident or place others in danger. One of the most important safe driving tips for drivers is to put down the cell phone…. Read more »
Car accidents in Pennsylvania result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year. During 2019, an average of 343 car crashes was reported each day. Each day, three people died and 209 people were injured in car wrecks statewide. There were 25 fatal car crashes and almost 1,200 injury crashes in Erie during 2019. A… Read more »
A Warren County car accident on September 25, 2020, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Route 27 in Pittsfield Township southwest of Youngsville. According to reports, a 72-year-old man driving a 1976 Dodge Dart failed to recognize that traffic in front of him… 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 »
Does sharing the road with large trucks make you nervous? Does truck driver fatigue and accidents worry you? Do you attempt to avoid driving beside or near commercial vehicles whenever possible? If so, you are wise. Statistics from large truck accidents show that 83 percent of the fatalities in large truck accidents are occupants of… Read more »
Protecting your child when he or she is in a vehicle is a top priority. For that reason, many parents research car seats to choose a car seat that provides maximum protection for their child. With that in mind, we wanted to alert parents to a change in the recommendations regarding rear-facing car seats. What… Read more »
Many drivers in Pennsylvania, including Erie, Edinboro, and Warren, understand the dangers of sharing our roads with large commercial vehicles. Even though we need the commercial trucking industry to transport goods throughout the country efficiently and cost-effectively, sharing the roads with these massive vehicles can be deadly. Thousands of people are injured and killed in… Read more »