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 »
Distracted driving continues to be one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in the United States. It is estimated that each day that 100 people are injured and nine people are killed in distracted driving accidents. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, our Erie personal injury lawyer discusses ways that you can… 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 »
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 »
If you allow your teen driver to have anyone in the vehicle with him or her, the risk of death in a car accident increases by over one-half according to a recent report. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety researched and assessed the fatality rates in crashes involving teen drivers. As part of the study, the… Read more »
As personal injury attorneys, we see the devastation that can be caused by a distracted driver. Therefore, we want to call attention Distracted Driver Awareness. For the safety of your family and everyone on the road, please consider joining millions of other drivers who have taken the “It Can Wait” Pledge. Visit AT&T’s website for… Read more »
According to research presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 individuals suffer fatal injuries in car crashes every single day as a result of an alcohol impaired driver. This costs more than $44 billion annually and contributes to up to one third of all traffic related fatalities across the United States. Many… Read more »
If someone causes an accident after getting behind the wheel inebriated, he or she could be facing both criminal charges and potential civil penalties if any accident victims file a personal injury lawsuit. If you’ve been a victim of an accident like this, you need to hire an Erie personal injury attorney as soon as… Read more »
There’s nothing quite as devastating as when a young person suffers serious injuries in a car crash and dies from the accident. This event is even more difficult to comprehend when it’s a young person just shy of their high school graduation. Unfortunately, the Erie community has recently experienced the loss of a student just… Read more »
If you’ve just been injured in a serious car accident, you should always move your vehicle off the road and contact the authorities but you should also be cognizant of how to protect yourself. Making mistakes after a car accident has happened can be catastrophic in the event that you ultimately file an Erie, Pennsylvania… Read more »