Due to the lack of protection a motorcycle provides, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are in a crash. Taking proper safety precautions can make a world of difference in the outcome of these crashes. If motorcyclists knew the importance of motorcycle helmets and wore them whenever they rode their motorcycle, it would decrease the risk of getting a brain injury by 67% and the risk of death by 37%, according to the Insurance Institute...The Importance of Motorcycle Helmets
Due to the lack of protection a motorcycle provides, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are in a crash. Taking proper safety precautions can make a world of difference in the outcome of these crashes. If motorcyclists knew the importance of motorcycle helmets and wore them whenever they rode their motorcycle, it would decrease the risk of getting a brain injury by 67% and the risk of death by 37%, according to the Insurance Institute...
Whenever someone wrongs you (intentionally or unintentionally) and you want to hold them accountable in a civil case, it is referred to as a “tort.” Pennsylvania gives drivers the option to choose between full tort rights and limited tort rights insurance. The former allows you to sue the at-fault driver for many damages. The latter coverage only covers economic damages, unless the crash results in the victim’s death, serious injury or disfigurement. There...
You can use the Social Security Administration’s free online services to request a new Social Security card if you’re only replacing the card and making no other changes. Requesting a replacement card is not available in all states. As of now, you cannot replace a card if you live in the following states, per the Social Security Administration (SSA): Alaska, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. Steps for Replacing Your Social...
On Tuesday evening, a head-on collision occurred on Water Street in East Huntingdon. Police say Water Street is a winding, two-lane stretch of road between Southmoreland Primary Center in Alverton and the Scottdale Borough line. A car and a pickup truck collided head-on on the windy roady. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The passenger of the car had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown to a nearby hospital...
Thousands of injuries occur each year due to defective or malfunctioning products. Product Liability law helps protect individuals who have been injured by a product. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe before marketing them and selling them to consumers. If there are any reasonable dangers related to the product, the manufacturers and distributors must offer clear warnings. If they do not, they could be liable for any injuries...