One of the criteria for operating any type of vehicle on the roadway is to have viable motorist insurance. Unfortunately, even though this is a requirement, there are a number of motorists that are uninsured or underinsured and still insist on driving. When...
Year: 2014
A drunk driver may be impaired before reaching BAC level
One's blood alcohol content (BAC) level is how police determine whether or not someone is driving while under the influence, as defined by law. The BAC that is required for such a finding can vary by state. In Pennsylvania, for instance, a BAC of 0.08 or above...
An elderly woman dies after being stuck by a police cruiser
When car accidents occur, depending on the nature and severity of the accident, the police routinely investigate the cause of the accident. In cases where the authorities do not find anyone at fault in the accident, no citations are issued, and the police report will...
Police officer dies in drunk driving accident in Pennsylvania
Drunk driving accidents are all too common in America. Even with public service announcements explaining the dangers of drunk driving and how it can adversely impact another driver's life, drunk driving accidents still occur with relative frequency. When a car crash...
Multi-vehicle accident on PA Turnpike injures five, kills one
It goes without saying that driving on the highway takes a certain amount of care. Not only is driving too fast a danger to all on the road, but driving too slowly can also be a factor in a car accident. A careful investigation is usually needed in such circumstances...
85-year-old man dies in a car collision
Car accidents occur with some regularity. Many car accidents are mere fender-benders in which there are no real injuries and only damage to the vehicles involved. Property damage, depending on the extent of the damage, can be easily rectified. The real issues in car...
Woman seriously injured after flatbed truck accident
The dangers of the road are well known to Pennsylvania residents. Most do their best to follow traffic laws to preserve the safety of all those who are driving. However, there are times when an unexpected occurrence can rear its head, causing a car accident much like...
Truck/SUV accident in Pennsylvania kills both drivers
Traffic accidents are inevitable. The reality is that there are a number of car and truck collisions on a regular basis and sometimes these accidents are unavoidable. Depending on the severity of an accident, it can lead to serious bodily injury and/or death.In...
Two-truck accident results in injury as well as property damage
For those of us who have been driving long enough, we have learned to have a healthy respect for driving, as it is a dangerous activity. Driving requires a strict attention to detail as well as focus and alertness in order to be ready for whatever happens on the...
Medical malpractice statistics may be skewed by settlements
Medical malpractice is generally when a patient sues someone in the medical profession for negligence. In these types of cases the patient who brings the suit has to show three things: that the doctor, nurse or other medical professional owed them a duty as that...