It is cold and flu season! No one wants to be sick much less spend time at home and in bed when they need to be at work. With the holidays approaching, it is important to search for ways that we can reduce the risk of getting sick this winter. One way to avoid colds… Read more »
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 »
The days are getting shorter, so it is getting darker earlier each evening. For many of us, we will be driving home from work in the dark in just a few weeks. Breaking down on the side of the road can be dangerous and frightening during daylight hours. However, breaking down after dark has its… Read more »
If you have never been involved in a traffic accident, you may be overwhelmed by the aftermath of the accident. Who pays your medical bills? How do you get your vehicle repaired? What happens if you need to be out of work? There are so many questions that it is easy to become stressed and… Read more »
According to a report by GoErie, a motorcyclist was injured in a hit-and-run accident last week in the 2500 block of State Street. The driver of a Cadillac De Ville was turning left onto State Street when he struck the motorcyclist traveling north. The motorcyclist was thrown from his Harley-Davidson Sportster upon impact. The Cadillac’s… Read more »
Labor Day Weekend is great for spending quality time with your family and friends. Whether it is spending time at a backyard BBQ, on the lake, or at a festival or concert, Labor Day is perfect for getting in one last summer trip or adventure. Unfortunately, some families will experience tragic accidents over the holiday…. Read more »
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage can be confusing in Pennsylvania because of the state’s full and limited tort laws. To understand the PIP requirements and tort laws, it helps to understand the difference between an “at fault” insurance state and “fault” insurance state. At Fault vs. Fault Insurance Some states require drivers to carry… Read more »
Summer in Pennsylvania is a wonderful time to be outdoors with family and friends. Whether you are celebrating a summer holiday, birthday, or other special event or if you are simply enjoying being outdoors, you need to take precautions to avoid summer accidents. Avoiding Common Summer Accidents You may not be able to avoid all… Read more »
The NHTSA released its data regarding motorcycle helmet usage in 2016 earlier this year. After that, it released data regarding the costs and lives saved by the use of helmets. From the information provided, motorcycle helmets saved 1,772 lives during 2015 and saved more than $19 billion in comprehensive costs and more than $3 billion… Read more »
A motorcycle accident can result in a variety of injuries including head trauma, broken bones, abrasions, and scarring. However, a motorcycle accident can also result in long-term back pain. The accident-related back pain can be mild to severe, and it can severely limit your ability to return to your normal daily activities, including taking care… Read more »