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The rate of DUI arrests goes up significantly during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. In fact, the final two weeks of the year spanning Christmas and New Year’s Eve see some of the highest fatality rates from alcohol-related accidents. With numerous parties and celebrations going on during the holidays, people certainly have opportunities to make the poor…

Wintertime weather can often present unique hazards for pedestrians. Snow, freezing rain, ice, and fewer daylight hours can put pedestrians at risks for both motor vehicle accidents as well as for slip or trip and fall accidents. If you plan to be out walking during the winter in Pennsylvania, it helps to understand why winter poses risks of accident to…

While the holiday season presents unique risks or accidents, such as while decorating one’s home, preparing a holiday meal, or out at the stores for shopping, the holidays also mean potential increased safety risks in the workplace. Employers and workers should take extra steps to ensure that employees are able to safely work during the holidays and enjoy the season…

Thanksgiving brings families together to share a meal and celebrate the holiday season. But, it is also tradition for friends to celebrate together the night before thanksgiving. With a longer weekend, more people are willing to celebrate by going to the bar the night before, and many of these celebrations include alcohol. Read more: My Car Was Totaled and I’m…

It is often tempting to file a lawsuit on your own, in an attempt to avoid paying for a consultation or retainer fees. Unfortunately, the medical malpractice lawsuit process in Pennsylvania can be confusing and lengthy, and it is usually best to work with an experienced lawyer. Fortunately, even if you have already filed your case, you may still be…

Winter roads can present a dangerous driving situation for people, especially commercial truck drivers. Trucks are heavier in weight and do not have the same stopping power as motor vehicles do, so when they hit a patch of ice, they tend to slide, hitting whatever is in their way. Read more: Commercial Truck Accident Cases: Critical Evidence You Need to…

Today is Halloween and while we hope you and your family have a great day filled with sweets, scary movies and memories that’ll last a lifetime, we also want you and your loved ones to stay safe. Halloween night, while incredibly fun, can also be incredibly dangerous. Here are five frightful facts about pedestrian accidents – and how you can…