People choose to ride motorcycles for various reasons: transportation, for recreation, and for several other reasons. Like all motor vehicles, there are multiple laws regarding the use and operation of a motorcycle that bikers should know. Familiarizing oneself with Pennsylvania motorcycle laws is important to protecting one’s safety and ensuring you’re operating your motorcycle within … Read More »
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Best and Worst States for Drivers: Pennsylvania Among the Best, New Jersey Among the Worst
We have all sat behind the wheel and argued that our state has the best or the worst drivers, without truly knowing. Well, now we do. According to a Bankrate.com ranking of best and worst states for drivers, Pennsylvania was one of the best states for drivers while New Jersey ranked as one of the … Read More »
57 People Died So Far in Philadelphia Traffic Accidents This Year
Losing a loved one in an accident is many people’s worst fear. Unfortunately for many families, that worst fear has become a reality. According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, 57 people have died so far in Philadelphia traffic accidents in 2016 (as of November 8). What do the statistics say? The statistics, which … Read More »
Chipped Tooth Not A Displaced Fracture Under NJ Personal Injury Law
In New Jersey, an auto insurance policy holder who opts for limitation on lawsuit threshold – verbal threshold – limited tort on their NJ car insurance policy can only recover for pain, suffering, and inconvenience, if he or she suffers one or more of the following injuries: 1. Death 2. Dismemberment 3. Significant disfigurement 4. … Read More »
Some Magisterial District Boundaries Realigned in Bucks County
Earlier this year, Bucks County President Judge David W. Heckler and Court Administration announce that magisterial district boundaries in Bensalem and Middletown Townships have been realigned by order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, effective January 7, 2008. Bensalem Twp. now will be served by Magisterial District Courts 07-1-12 (new court located at 3237 Bristol … Read More »
Traffic Fatalities Rise in First Nine Months of 2016
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2016 saw a huge rise in traffic fatalities. Traffic deaths decreased between 2012 and 2014, but increased quickly in 2015 and 2016. Traffic Fatalities are on the Rise According to NHTSA statistics, during the first nine months of 2016, there were 27,875 traffic deaths in the … Read More »
How to Prove Medical Malpractice
In order to win a medical malpractice case, you must know how to prove medical malpractice. To do so, you must produce adequate evidence that substantiates the following four elements: A valid doctor-patient relationship existed. The doctor (or other medical professional) was negligent in your care. The doctor’s actions (deviation from the standard of care) … Read More »
AAA Reports Top Three Teen Driving Distractions
Teen drivers are the age group most likely to be involved in traffic accidents, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The Foundation conducted an eight-year study, from 2007 to 2015, on teen driver behaviors and habits. The study also tracked the causes of approximately 2,200 moderate to severe traffic accidents and found that … Read More »
Social Media & Insurance Claims
Social media use has risen significantly over the past few years. In fact, the Pew Research Internet Project claims that out of all internet users, 74 percent are active on social media sites. Social media sites are great for catching up with old friends, sharing pictures, and making connections with others in the virtual world. … Read More »
Falls Prevention Awareness Day Is September 22
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is September 22, 2016. Millions of older adults fall each year, and some suffer serious injuries and hospitalization. The risk of falling and getting injured is a critical issue for older adults – but the vast majority of falls are preventable. The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE) explains, “At the heart of … Read More »
