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...
Month: February 2021
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...
What to do if you’re in an accident while traveling
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...
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...
What could happen when a car hits a wall?
Car crashes happen with alarming frequency in Pennsylvania, and the crashes may involve more than one vehicle hitting another. A car might crash into a wall, which could lead to horrible injuries. The physics of a car crash reveal the tremendous amount of energy and...
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...
Are property owners liable for ice on their property?
In the winter season, ice can become a primary cause of slip-and-fall accidents. In heavy weather conditions or low-light areas, ice can be hard to notice, especially when there seems to be no end to it. Slip-and-fall accidents result in more than 31 billion dollars...