Pennsylvania law allows innocent victims of drunk driver accidents to recover damages against negligent bars and restaurants that serve visibly intoxicated patrons. This theory of recovery is commonly referred to as dramshop liability. These cases are usually very difficult to prove as you need evidence of the drunk driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) while in the establishment drinking and… Read more »
On Dec. 1, 2006, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the headlight wiper law, section 4302 of the Pennsylvania Code. It went into effect Jan. 29, 2007. The intention of the law is to make vehicles more visible to one another in inclement weather. The headlight wiper law states that a driver must turn on his… Read more »
Pennsylvania law requires all drivers to have their vehicles inspected by a state-licensed inspection service facility each year. Some people consider the vehicle inspection process to be a hassle and/or a “money-grab” by the state. However, we all benefit from the law because it ensures that unsafe vehicles will be kept off of Pennsylvanis roads. Obviously, if a vehicle… Read more »
It is June 5, 2012 and that means that Summer 2013 is officially here. Motorcycles are out on the road. However, did you know that our brains are not wired to see motorcycles as we drive. Studies have shown than our brains have adapted to see car, trucks and 2 headlights. Many times, a motorcycle… Read more »
Anyone that drives in Northeastern Pennsylvania knows that the roads in this area are generally in bad condition. The Scranton Times reported today that a study issued by the research group TRIP reveals that the condition of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges costs each Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area motorist an average of $1,320 annually. That total is broken down… Read more »
Under pressure from motorcycle enthusiasts, the Pennsylvania legislature repealed the state’s motorcycle helmit law several years ago. However, statistics continue to show that helmits are effective in reducing serious head injuries and fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents. Therefore, even though the law does require you to wear a helmit when driving a motorcycle, you would have to be crazy… Read more »
Generally, workers’ compensation provides benefits to pay an injured worker lost wages during the period he or she is unable to work due to a work injury. However, workers’ compensation benefits do not pay the injured worker the full amount of his regular weekly earnings. Rather, depending on the injured worker’s average weekly wage (AWW), workers’ compensation benefits… Read more »
Occasionally, you may be asked by someone if he/she can borrow your car. Perhaps a friend or a family member’s vehicle is being repaired and they may need temporary transportation. Alternatively, maybe there are several vehicles in a driveway preventing one from accessing his vehicle so he asks you if he could use your vehicle since it is the last one in-line… Read more »
Northeastern Pennsylvania roadways are littered with uninsured and underinsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver’s negligence and carelessness causes an accident wherein you are injured, you may be left without any source of recovery for your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain & suffering. The only way to protect yourself against these… Read more »
