In the state of Pennsylvania, an individual charged with underage drinking may be frustrated to learn that his or her charge details can be found in government databases that are readily available to the public for free. When an Erie, Pennsylvania student has been charged with underage drinking, the citation is typically filed with the district… Read more »
Drunk driving is a serious epidemic across not just Pennsylvania but throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, every week approximately 27,000 drivers are arrested a result of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These arrests are just 1% of the predicted overall incidents of driving under the influence… Read more »
If you are involved in any kind of a personal injury lawsuit or insurance settlement case in Pennsylvania, there are several different laws that may become important in your case at some point. One of the most important laws that can impact you is the statute of limitations because it defines a narrow window in… Read more »
There are many different ramifications for being convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania and two of the most common outcomes include parole and probation. These are not one and the same so it is important to understand how they may impact your future in the event that you are convicted of a crime or accept… Read more »
The Travis Law Firm is proud to support the Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation (IMRF) and their efforts to help bikers after a serious accident. The IMRF is hosting their annual fundraising event this weekend and we’d like to encourage everyone to attend for a great time. Other Pennsylvania Motorcycle Events If you would like to… Read more »
In the event that you have been injured in a serious car accident in Erie Pennsylvania, you may be interested in evaluating all of the potential factors that could have contributed to the crash. Of course, distracted driving is on the rise and is one of the leading causes of car accidents, but it is… Read more »
After a lawsuit is filed for wrongful death in Pennsylvania, the plaintiff is still responsible for illustrating the elements of a wrongful death claim before any damages can be officially awarded. Must Prove Negligence Led To The Death The plaintiff has to show that the defendant was indeed negligent, that the defendant’s negligence led to… Read more »
DUI Conviction & Commercial Drivers License If you make your living behind the wheel of a truck as many individuals in Pennsylvania do, a DUI conviction is more than just a basic inconvenience and an expense. Instead, it could also be very detrimental to your truck driving career. This is because you are the holder of a… Read more »
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released data associated with fatal pedestrian traffic accidents in 2015. According to the research, you can draw inferences about who might be at the highest levels of risk when walking near streets and roads. The data showed that 73% of fatal pedestrian accidents happen in urban areas while only… Read more »
If You Were Arrested, Know Your Rights Anytime that you are charged or arrested for a crime in the state of Pennsylvania, it pays to be knowledgeable about your rights as well as your responsibilities. This can be a hazy and confusing time for you, particularly if you believe that you are being wrongly accused. The… Read more »