PennDot released a report today on 2014 crash data and the numbers are very encouraging. Deaths from traffic accidents in Pennsylvania reached an all time low in 2014. PA began keeping track of this statistic in 1928, so the new low is quite significant. PennDOT Safety Campaigns PennDot is the business of safety, and would… Read more »
Injury Lawyer
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month by The National Safety Council. The National Safety Council has been a safety advocate for over 100 years, aimed at saving lives by preventing injuries. One of their more recent initiatives is a campaign against distracted driving, a concern shared by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration… Read more »
The Dangers of Texting While Driving & Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Statistics Distracted driving is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. More than 9 people are killed and over 1,153 are injured each day in a car accident involving a distracted driver in the U.S. Keep in mind, these are just the cases that are reported and there are undoubtedly more…. Read more »
Harsh Weather Leading to Car Accident Increase
More Car Accidents In Erie Lately In a recent story, WICU mentions an increase of car accidents bringing extra business to local auto body shops. This brought up a very good point to a woman who was just in my office the other day asking if she was required to use the insurance company’s “Approved”… Read more »
Useful Tips Dealing With Your Auto Insurance Company
7 Useful Tips on Dealing With Your Auto Insurance Company When you get into a Car Accident in Erie PA. Getting into an car crash in Erie PA is stressful enough but having to deal with your insurance company can be overwhelming. The most important thing to remember is your insurance company is not your… Read more »
Workers' Compensation Facts for Erie PA That You Need to Know!
Workers’ Compensation facts that will help you with your Erie PA claim. What benefits am I entitled to if I get injured at work? If you are injured on the job in Erie Pennsylvania, you are entitled to free medical benefits for the reasonable, necessary and related treatment of your on the job work related… Read more »
Pennsylvania 2015 New Year's Eve Statistics
Pennsylvania State Police Release New Year’s Eve Statistics for 2015 Car Accidents Reported to PA State Police There were a total of 404 car accidents investigated by Pennsylvania State Police during the three day New Year’s holiday, spanning from December 31, 2014 to January 2, 2015. Of those 404 car crashes, there were 133 injuries… Read more »
Car Accident in Erie May Be DUI Related
Driver in Erie Car Accident Faces DUI Charges There was a car accident in Fairview Friday Night (December 26th) near Van Camp Road along Avonia which involved an SUV, a Buick Rendezvous. Girard police report that the SUV was traveling Northbound on Route 98 when the vehicle left the roadway. The SUV went up an… Read more »
Free Rides Home for Erie Residents
Free Cab Rides Home From Local Businesses for Erie Residents Some local Erie PA businesses are sponsoring free cab service during the Holidays. Erie residents looking for a safe way home from local bars or restaurants can call Erie Yellow Cab & request the Holiday Care Cab. Sponsored By: Erie Yellow Cab WJET-TV WXFP-TV YourErie.com… Read more »
Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage Can Really Help
Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage While Pennsylvania law dictates that all drivers must carry liability insurance, a considerable number of motorists do not comply. If you are in a car accident whereby the other driver is at fault and does not have insurance, what do you do to get your medical bills paid? You can… Read more »