Slipping and falling can be a jarring and stressful experience, but the first steps you take after your accident are important for getting appropriate compensation. If you choose to file a slip and fall lawsuit, you must prove the property owner is liable. The core basis of proving liability is...

According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, bicycle fatalities increased by 12.2 percent in 2015 from the previous year. However, bicycle accidents overall were down by 10 percent. In Pennsylvania, there were 16 deaths and 1,268 injuries in 2015. Although these numbers may seem small, many of these accidents could...

Does your job require you to use a ladder in the normal course of your daily duties? If so, you are not alone. For many people in Pennsylvania, the use of a ladder is integral to the nature of their work. If you are in this category, you will want...

If you get a little nervous when you notice a big rig in the next lane, you are not alone. Large trucks present some specific risks for passenger vehicles near them due to their large size, extensive blind spots and lack of maneuverability. Avoiding these common mistakes can help you...

Every day, people in Pennsylvania fall prey to conditions that cause them to slip, fall and injure themselves. These injuries often range from minor scrapes and bruises to broken bones, severe trauma and in some cases, death. Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere the conditions are right. Common places for them...

It happens all too often. A driver is cruising down the road, completely confident about making it the last 30 miles to his destination before taking a break. Suddenly, he is waking up to the car spinning or hitting something and causing an accident. In the best situations, a harsh...

There are many ways to avoid driving drunk. Using public transportation or calling a cab are two common ways, although many rely on a designated driver to get home. Originally, the idea was that the designated driver would stay sober, not drinking at all. But over the years, it seems...

Pennsylvania residents have no doubt heard and read much about the dangers of distracted driving in the past several years. While texting seems to get the brunt of the attention when people talk about distracted driving, it is important for people to understand that dangerous distractions can and do take...

One of the most controversial topics when it comes to congested traffic is lane-splitting. Each state has the right to determine whether this practice should be legalized. There are many arguments both from those who are against the practice as well as those who are supporting it. The state of...

When it comes to riding a motorcycle, there are many things a driver must remember in order to be safe, and a helmet is one of them. Helmet laws differ depending on the state, but Pennsylvania law states that drivers who are under 21 years old must always wear a...