When you are injured in a traffic-related accident, you might be entitled to recover money for your losses and injuries. Depending on the facts of your case, the amount could be substantial, and the amount could include compensation for future damages and permanent disability. While most types of compensation are not taxed as income, there… Read more »
It is that time again in Erie — back to school time for thousands of students. Schools in and around Erie will be opening their doors to students later this month. Drivers need to be looking for children in school zones and around parks and neighborhoods. Also, more children may be walking to school or… 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 »
Traffic accidents occur each day throughout the United States. During 2015, 35,092 of those traffic accidents were fatal accidents. Speeding contributed to 27 percent of the fatal crashes in 2015. Pennsylvania did not do very well in controlling speed-related accidents during 2015. According to the report by the NHTSA, our state ranked fourth in speed-related… 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 »
Being injured in a motorcycle accident can be very traumatic. Whether you are the driver or a passenger, you can suffer life-altering injuries that can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. The NHTSA reported an eight percent increase in motorcycle fatalities during 2015 (4,976 deaths). In Pennsylvania alone, 170 riders were killed… Read more »
One of the biggest dangers for motorcycle riders is not being seen by other drivers. With the increased number of distracted driving accidents across Pennsylvania, riding a motorcycle, evening during daylight hours, can be dangerous. Unfortunately, there is very little we can do to make motorists pay more attention when driving, but there are things… Read more »
For the second year in a row, the Motorcycle Profiling Project is conducting a national survey to define profiling trends for motorcyclists in the United States. The 2015-2016 National Motorcycle Profiling Survey revealed that many riders are profiled based on their appearance, not on their behavior. Over half of riders say they were stopped by… Read more »
Concussions are common injuries in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. A concussion is one of the most common brain injuries and can have a significant impact on your ability to perform certain tasks. You could experience severe symptoms immediately that could be life-threatening, or you may not experience symptoms for a few hours or days… Read more »