What You Need to Prove a Pennsylvania Slip-and-Fall Claim Slip & Fall Cases – Defined A slip-and-fall accident can happen almost anywhere, from a grocery store or restaurant to an apartment building, parking lot, or private residence. While some falls result in minor injuries, others can lead to broken bones, head injuries, spinal damage, and
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WHY YOU MUST CALL THE POLICE WHEN THE OTHER DRIVER LEAVES SCENE OF A CAR ACCIDENT EVEN IN LOW IMPACT CAR CRASHES
Most people think to call the police when there is catastrophic injury or extensive property damage to their car or truck. All too often, car accident victims do not contact the police when they think that their injuries are not severe or the property damage to their car or truck is minor. I have made
The Rise of Digital Evidence
Tips & Guidance For Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Cases Digital Evidence Is Transforming Cases Digital evidence now plays a central role in many legal matters. As daily life continues to move online, more information is created, stored, and shared through digital channels. This shift has changed how cases are built, reviewed, and resolved. Digital
Are there unique safety steps for e-bike owners?
The e-bike revolution provides a new way for bicycle enthusiasts and others to commute in Pennsylvania. An e-bike presents a motor-powered bicycle that presents an alternative to scooters and motorcycles. E-bikes offer motor-assisted pedaling or motor-exclusive power. And yes, electric bikes could travel fast, meaning additional safety steps may be necessary. E-bikes and safety Since
Safety for pedestrians and cyclists on college campuses
Colleges and universities in Pennsylvania need to do more to protect students from being injured while walking and cycling on campus. Many such institutions prohibit underclassmen from bringing vehicles with them to school during the first two years of college. This means that many students get around campus and to locations off-campus on foot or
Settlement reached in 2017 Penn State hazing death
Out-of-court settlements have been reached with over half of the defendants in the federal lawsuits arising out of the hazing death of a student at The Pennsylvania State University. The parents of the deceased student brought two lawsuits on behalf of the young man’s estate several years ago in the U.S. District Court for the
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
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
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
The impacts of a tragic event on the Penn State campus
A visit or enrollment to a college should not result in harm for a student or a parent. A Penn State case where a student died in a fraternity hazing incident continues to have reverberations on the campus. Reforms made after a settlement could increase the safety of those on the campus. Changes designed to