Fracking Violations and the Threat of Fracking Injuries
On March 28, the Pittsburgh City Paper conveyed the results of PennEnvironment’s fracking violations report. During the past eight years, fracking companies operating in Pennsylvania committed more...
View ArticlePA Uber Rate Increase Funding Personal Injury Insurance
During May 2017, rideshare company Uber raised its rates in Pennsylvania and 7 other states. The rate increase was part of a plan to encourage drivers to take part in the company’s personal injury...
View ArticleWho is Responsible for Dog Bite Injuries?
Dog attacks can be unpredictable and often unpreventable. They can happen anytime, anywhere. The dog can be a beloved family pet or the pet of a relative, friend, neighbor or even a stranger. The...
View ArticlePennsylvania Guidelines to Prevent Amusement Park Injuries
A 2013 study suggested that an average of 12 children per day receive treatment in emergency rooms for amusement park injuries. Summer 2016 was a particularly dangerous summer for amusement park...
View ArticleSafety Tips to Prevent Pennsylvania School Bus Accidents
School is back in session for Pennsylvania students. The return of the school year is accompanied by parents’ safety concerns. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) states that safety is...
View ArticleWhat causes Pennsylvania Auto Accidents During the Fall?
It’s fall: time for hayrides and pumpkin spice. While Autumn can be a good time for outdoor fun, Esurance warns that fall can also be a dangerous time for drivers. Some of the characteristic that make...
View ArticlePennsylvania Water Contamination Caused by Fracking
More than a dozen Pennsylvania residents were affected by water contamination caused by fracking. Construction Equipment reported that the Sunoco Pipeline temporarily halted construction during July...
View ArticlePremises Liability: Your Duty to Your Holiday Guests
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings. Between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Americans have many opportunities to celebrate. If you’re planning to host dinner or a party at your house during the...
View ArticleCan Medical Marijuana Users Face DUI Charges?
On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program into law. This made it legal for residents with one of 17 major medical conditions to use marijuana to alleviate...
View ArticlePennsylvania Child Sex Abuse Laws in Question After SORNA Ruling
On October 21, 1995, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge signed Act 24 of 1995 into law. This law, commonly known as Pennsylvania’s “Megan’s Law” went into effect on April 21, 1996. Since it was enacted,...
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