Bedsores A Sign of Neglect There are many different signs of nursing home abuse in Pennsylvania, and as a loved one of an elderly individual, you need to take all signals very seriously. You being sharp about potential abuse or neglect issues could protect your loved one from being injured, and it might also discourage treatment… Read more »
It comes as no surprise to most people that marijuana is a hot topic in the news in recent years. But one thing that many people have not paid proper attention to despite all this coverage of marijuana issues and legalization, is the fact that the number of fatal car accidents across the country involving… Read more »
Slick surfaces resulted in a rollover early on December 9 in the Cox Road area of Crawford County. The driver lost control, went into a ditch, flipped and travelled another 30 feet before coming to rest. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and refused medical treatment. Unfortunately, accidents like this are all too… Read more »
A recent rollover accident on Wattsburg road in Millcreek Township claimed the life of a male passenger. The female driver was ejected from the car and transported to the hospital in critical condition. In a single car accident if a passenger is injured rather than killed, a third party claim can be made against the… Read more »
A Meadville resident was minding his own business, when he was hit by an SUV and knocked out of his wheelchair. The SUV’s front tire blew out and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The SUV left the roadway, and struck the man in the wheelchair who was traveling in the berm… Read more »
If you intend to sue another driver for your injuries sustained in a car accident, you must prove that the person you sue was negligent. That is, if the other driver had acted with reasonable care, the accident and subsequent injuries could have been avoided. You must also show that you suffered damages as a result… Read more »
Aggressive Driving is the primary cause of highway car accidents and fatal wrecks, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In light of this fact, Erie police are going to be cracking down on aggressive drivers for the next month or so. Anyone suspected of aggressive behavior will be stopped and questioned, and of… Read more »
We Answer Questions After A Car Accident We meet people every day who have been injured in a car accident and find themselves with a lot of questions about what to do next. Of course, you should seek medical attention for any injuries immediately. But, did you know that you should retain all receipts for… Read more »
With our first snowfall just a few days ago, the roads are a bit slick out there. Time to be a little more careful while getting around the Erie area. There were three accidents just last Saturday, two of which halted traffic on Interstate 90 in both directions temporarily as crews worked to clear the… Read more »
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Down In 2015 The Erie County Coroner stated that he had logged 11 deaths by September of 2014. It’s now September of 2015 and there have been only 3 so far. There are a few weeks left in ‘riding season’ so, don’t think we’re out of the woods yet. Steve Weston, of the Injured… Read more »