As a college student in Pennsylvania, you want to be able to easily and safely maneuver your campus. You may have to walk to and from classes and your dorm room, or you might choose to ride a bike. However, there may be a lot of traffic, which can increase the risk of...
Personal Injury
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Should you take whiplash injury seriously?
As a parent visiting your college student in Pennsylvania, you have to traverse some crowded and potentially risky roads. The speed limit around Penn State is not set high, but getting into a crash here can still result in serious injuries. One such injury you may...
Legal protections are available to victims of distracted drivers
Distracted driving is dangerous for everyone on the roadways which is why drivers needs to ensure they refrain from distracted driving. Distracted drivers may be liable to victims for whatever harm they cause in a car accident. Texting while driving is prohibited in...