When the majority of people think of medical malpractice, they think of a doctor performing a surgery inaccurately and thus causing serious and unnecessary injury to their patient. While it is true that this is an example of a medical malpractice case, there are many...
Year: 2016
Head-on collision leaves police wondering who was speeding
When it comes to the laws and rules on the road, they are implemented and enforced to keep the community safe. The purpose of a posted speed limit is not to ensure that someone commuting to work is 5 minutes late, it is in place to ensure that everyone in the...
Research shows how lack of sleep can cause a car accident
Pennsylvania drivers are undoubtedly accustomed to seeing other motorists who are operating their vehicles erratically. In most instances, they might be under the impressions that the drivers of these vehicles are under the influence, are using their smartphones or...
Adding the sum of the different parts to a car accident case
In the legal system, there are often many different factors that lead to success for Pennsylvania residents. A successful case may consist of several different pieces of evidence, including testimony from different witnesses and key documents at issue between the...
What kinds of damages are available after a car collision?
Many Pennsylvania residents would agree that each person has their own talents, strengths and value. This principle is also central to the legal system, which treats each person on their own individual merits.Last week, this blog discussed how each person injured in a...
12-year-old Pennsylvania boy dies in car crash
With the holiday season underway, many Pennsylvania residents are spending more time with their family and friends. In the midst of this celebration, however, some may be coping with unspeakable tragedies, such as when a loved one is seriously injured or killed in a...
Have you suffered serious injuries from a drunk driver?
There is a big difference between criminal law and civil law. Criminal law deals with the prosecution of individuals by the government, with prison time possible if the person is convicted of the charges. Civil law, on the other hand, allows a private Pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania sees staggering number of drunk driving fatalities
Generally, the more Pennsylvania residents know about something, the better prepared they are to handle the matter. And yet there are times in which more knowledge does not always mean better conduct.For example, as discussed recently in this blog, the dangers of...
Can a driver with a low BAC have liability in a crash?
As discussed last week in this blog, Pennsylvania residents have seen a number of technological advances over the course of the last few decades. New devices have the potential to improve safety, including reducing the number of people who are hit by a drunk...
New wearable device aims to reduce drunk driving accidents
The advances Pennsylvania residents have experienced in technology over the past few decades have been nothing short of amazing. It is difficult to imagine a world without the technology many now take for granted, including the internet, smartphones, GPS, drones and...