State College Pennsylvania Law Blog
Business owner is liable for slip and fall on black ice October 23, 2020 | personal injury
Business owners and their employees owe a duty to provide customers and visitors with safe premises. When slip-and-fall accidents occur in parking lots or on sidewalks, an injured party may file a legal action to recover damages. A court may award compensation for medical expenses, surgical repairs, rehabilitation and time off for recovery. According to the Pennsylvania General Assembly website, an injured customer or visitor has two years… READ MORE
How can disorderly conduct impact your education? October 16, 2020 | college student criminal defense
Going to college means ample opportunity for you to socialize and experience new and exciting adventures. However, sometimes certain factors may cause unanticipated circumstances and you may find yourself participating in situations you later regret. Charges of disorderly conduct could impact your education in ways you did not expect. Your understanding of what constitutes disorderly conduct, as well as how it may impact your life can… READ MORE
Reviewing distracted driving statistics October 01, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle collisions happen for a host of reasons, including drowsy driving, people making the reckless decision to drink alcohol before operating a vehicle, speeding and bad weather. However, distracted driving plays a role in many motor vehicle wrecks and it is important for drivers to go over statistics on these crashes to develop a better understanding of this issue and stay safe on the road…. READ MORE
What are Pennsylvania’s ignition interlock requirements? September 10, 2020 | college student criminal defense
With the school year starting in State College, all students should be aware of how serious drunk driving is and take steps to prevent it. Drunk driving carries a variety of heavy penalties attached to it, in addition to the risks inherent with getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. One of these penalties is ignition interlock devices. Like all states in the country, Pennsylvania has ignition… READ MORE
Accidents involving big rigs and vicarious liability September 08, 2020 | personal injury
Few vehicle accidents are more frightening than a crash with an 18-wheeler. If you are the victim of a collision with a massive truck, who is responsible for your injuries? Will vicarious liability play a role in the compensation you deserve? Big rigs and crashes One of the major causes of big rig crashes is overloaded cargo that is prone to shift, causing the truck to… READ MORE
Detailing a property owner’s duty of care August 25, 2020 | personal injury
It may be difficult for a reasonably healthy, able-bodied adult in State College to completely comprehend the health risks posed by falls (particularly ground-level falls). Such a person may think that the only thing at risk of injury in such an incident is one’s pride. Yet while it is true that the demographic most at-risk of suffering a serious injury from a fall is the elderly,… READ MORE
Do you need help paying your medical bills? August 21, 2020 | personal injury
After your recent accident, you found yourself with a mountain of medical bills. While you may have a personal injury case against the at-fault party, you must still confront the immediate concern of how to pay for your medical expenses. Learn your options for getting help to pay for medical treatment. Keep collections agencies off your back while you focus on recovering. Look for errors Before you… READ MORE
Do you recognize the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury? August 07, 2020 | motor vehicle accidents
Recently, you were in a motor vehicle accident, one that seemed relatively minor. You may feel fine, but there is a chance you suffered a traumatic brain injury but do not know it. It is important to learn to recognize the symptoms of a brain injury. You could have a personal injury case on your hands, one for which the at-fault party bears financial responsibility. Mild traumatic… READ MORE
