Most people like to have a good time with friends once in awhile, but sometimes, social occasions lead to people making poor choices, such as drinking too much, driving too fast and in general, behaving irresponsibly. All too often, motor vehicle accidents happen as a...

Pennsylvania police are often dispatched to the scene when a motor vehicle collision occurs. It is not uncommon for investigators to determine that driver negligence was a causal factor in a particular incident. Often, a driver who is speeding or distracted loses...

Pennsylvania roadways can be dangerous, especially during rush hour traffic. All drivers are obligated to adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations to help reduce the chances of motor vehicle accidents occurring. A jury recently determined that a man who was...

Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is dangerous and against the law in Pennsylvania and across the country. Even a prescribed medication, if misused or abused, can result in criminal charges for a driver that is caught behind the wheel while under the...

When changes in a traffic pattern occur, especially late at night, it could be difficult for an inattentive driver or a driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol to note the change and make an appropriate adjustment. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania law...

When a person is arrested, he or she loses the ability to make certain decisions, such as deciding whether medical treatment is needed. As such, police departments in Pennsylvania have certain policies in place to ensure that those in police custody receive the...

The dangers of drinking and driving are well publicized in an attempt to prevent people from making the decision to drive under the influence. Despite these efforts, people in Pennsylvania and across the country continue to get behind the wheel while intoxicated....

The loss of a family member is an event for which few people are truly ever prepared. While the emotional consequences of such a loss are obvious, many families in Pennsylvania also suffer a significant financial loss as well. Depending on the circumstances of the...

Pennsylvania law has two ways of holding someone accountable for another person’s death. Charges in criminal court might find them guilty and sentence them, while a lawsuit in civil court might also (or instead) hold them liable for paying damages. Was the death of...

The loss of a loved one is hard enough emotionally, but the economic impact can make the loss even harder to face on a day-to-day basis. However, when the death appears to be the result of someone’s incompetence, carelessness or cruelty, peace without justice can seem...