Confidence is generally thought of as a good character trait to possess. And yet, as with anything, too much confidence can cause problems, such as when Pottsville residents think they can operate a vehicle after having a little too much to drink.It is commonly...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Are damages for lost wages available in a negligence case?
Pottsville residents work very hard to earn a living for themselves and their families. When a person's income is placed at risk because of a job loss or other financial challenge, it can pose serious financial problems.This is often the case when an individual...
How does alcohol impact a driver’s abilities?
Some things just do not mix together very well, no matter how hard people may try to prove otherwise. One of the best examples of this is drinking and driving, which occurs frequently on area roads, in spite of the clear danger this combination brings to Pennsylvania...
Holding drunk drivers accountable for their actions
Perhaps the only thing more disheartening than suffering a tragic incident is knowing that it could have been easily prevented. This is often the case when a drunk driver seriously injures or kills a Pennsylvania resident, as most, if not all, of these incidents could...
What are the drunk driving penalties in Pennsylvania?
Drunk drivers are punished harshly under most state laws. In the minds of many people accidents caused by drunk drivers are even more inexcusable than an accident caused by a sober driver. Reckless driving in and of itself is irresponsible in that people that engage...
If the drunk driver dies, who is responsible for medical bills?
First and foremost, being involved in any type of vehicular-related accident can be devastating. In your driving lifetime, you will most likely be involved in a car accident, but most of us are lucky and are merely involved in fender-benders, which are low-level...
Is the Dram Shop Act useful in drunk driving accident cases?
Being involved in a drunk driving accident is an untenable situation. Victims in drunk driving accidents often times bear the brunt of the accident and can suffer severe injuries. At times, a drunk driving accident can result in death. The families of the victims are...
Are there defenses to drunk driving accidents?
Involvement in any car accident is always concerning but being in a drunk driving accident seems to carry with it a certain stigma because of the nature and circumstances surrounding the accident. Unlike other car related accidents, drunk driving accidents occur...
Contesting drunk driving at the state level
Unfortunately, some people in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, have to suffer through the aftermath of a drunk driving accident. Whether you yourself have been in an accident with a drunk driver or are a family member of a victim, it is never easy dealing with being a party...
Pennsylvania teen killed in drunk driving accident
Every driver probably recognizes the inherent dangers on the roadways. Experience behind the wheel is helpful in avoiding certain hazardous situations, but no amount of experience can avoid every type of accident. This is especially the case where drunk driving...