Getting into an accident while you’re traveling can be scary and frustrating. If you get into an accident while traveling in Pennsylvania, it’s important to stay calm as you take the following steps. Figure out the state laws first If you get into an accident while traveling in Pennsylvania, it’s assumed that no one is at fault,
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Who is financially responsible in a slip and fall case?
One of the most common personal injury cases in Pennsylvania is the slip and fall case. When a citizen is injured because they fell due to the negligence of another person or entity, they may be able to hold the property owner liable. However, the circumstances of the case will determine just who is at
Police in Pennsylvania charge hit-and-run driver
A 53-year-old Pennsylvania man faces a raft of charges including a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in serious injury or death for allegedly striking a man as he was driving to his State College residence and then leaving him in the road to die. According to media reports, the
Police in Pennsylvania make arrest in fatal hit-and-run case
Police departments tend to conduct thorough investigations when road users lose their lives in hit-and-run accidents. The Pennsylvania State Police launched such an investigation in April 2020 after an accident in Penn Township, and it led to a felony charge for a 53-year-old man. Accident investigators determined that a Honda Pilot SUV struck a 23-year-old
Levels of dog bites
Dogs are a part of everyday life in Pennsylvania, and unfortunately, some people get bitten by a dog they encounter. Experts and veterinarians have identified six levels of dog bites for people to better understand the type of injury they have sustained. Level 1 Level one entails mostly the signs of an aggressive dog rather
The basics of store liability for injuries
Injuries in retail stores account for thousands of compensation claims annually. Premises liability in Pennsylvania holds shop owners responsible for injuries because of negligence. The same applies regardless of the size of the store or how well-known it is. Some store-related injuries can have lasting effects on customers, so it’s important to know what steps
PENNSYLVANIA DUI BY THE NUMBERS
I hope to make this a semi-regular post that discusses the financial impact of DUI arrests in Pennsylvania and State College and the spike in recent years of the number of DUI arrests in Pennsylvania. What’s interesting is when you delve below the initial statistics, you will find that the numbers actually have a negative
What bicyclists should know about dooring accidents
Each year, more than 48,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend Penn State’s University Park campus. Many of those students rely on their bicycles to get around campus and around town. Unfortunately, one of the biggest accident risks bicyclists face are dooring accidents. Dooring accidents Dooring accidents occur when a driver or passenger opens a vehicle
Reviewing the leading causes of car crashes involving teens
If you recently obtained your driver’s license or you are the parent of a teen who just started to drive, it is crucial to understand the risks on the road and take steps to reduce the likelihood of a crash. Sadly, many teen lives are turned upside down due to motor vehicle wrecks, which occur
Penn State introduces new bicycle safety program
While Penn State is a cycling-friendly campus, accidents can and have happened, some of them leaving both pedestrians and cyclists seriously injured. Along with campus slip-and-fall injuries, incidents that involve cyclists may lead to serious harm that might have long-lasting physical effects on those who experience them. Some cyclists on campus may not realize their responsibilities while