Will Trucking Companies Buy Old Pre-2000 Vehicles to Avoid the ELD Mandate?
While the general public is probably not aware of the electronic logging device mandate most truckers, insurance companies and others in the trucking industry are extremely aware of this impending obligation. The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is not slated to take effect until December 2017, but its impact is already being felt in the […]
Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Actions
Many people are surprised to discover the Pennsylvania law recognizes not one, but two types of actions that can be brought following the death of a family member or loved one due to negligence or an intentional tort. Pennsylvania Wrongful Death and Survival Actions are respectively codified under 42 Pa.C.S.§8301 and 42 Pa.C.S.§8302. These separate […]
The Most Dangerous Roads in Pennsylvania for Truck Accidents
Pennsylvania is crisscrossed with hundreds of roads and highways that provide residents, commuters, and transportation companies with access to their homes and businesses. With over 120,000 miles of roads and highways and hundreds of thousands of people on the roads every day, it is inevitable that there will be vehicle accidents on the road. According […]
Professional Liability Claims and Filing a Certificate of Merit
Everyday Pennsylvania residents rely on the skill, training, and expertise of licensed professionals. We rely on licensed professionals to handle some of the most important aspects of our life from building our houses and buildings, handling our finances, and even managing our health. When we place our trust and even our lives in the hands […]
E-Cigarette & Vaporization Devices can Catch Fire and Explode
Many people have decided to cease the use of traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products to use e-cigarettes, Juul, e-hookahs, and portable vaporization devices. Some people say they have switched because they were sick of smelling like cigarettes. Other people may even use non-nicotine e-juices merely for the flavor of the vapor. In any case, […]
Can Defective Dehumidifiers Cause Fires in Your Home?
Homeowners whose homes have a basement, crawlspace, bathroom or other location where humidity and moisture can accumulate, know all too well about the damage that long-term exposure to water can cause. Aside from potentially causing aesthetic imperfections, long-term exposure to moisture can weaken building materials and provide the conditions that mold, bacteria, and other unwelcome […]
Prescribing an IUD as Birth Control: When is it Medical Malpractice?
The use of birth control is an essential family planning tool for many individuals. The ability to control’s one fertility opens up many opportunities and provides more life choices for males and females. However, due to the nature of biology, women bear a significantly larger share of the burdens and difficulties that come with a […]
Is it Illegal to Drive with Snow and Ice on the Roof of a Car in Pennsylvania?
As we enter into November and Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, drivers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and throughout the northeast must meet the difficulties and challenges winter weather presents. The need to deal with accumulations of ice and snow is a fundamental and universal problem for drivers during the late-fall and winter months. While […]
Buy a Used Vehicle? The Defects Not Disclosed at Sale Can Hurt or Kill You and Your Loved Ones
Most consumers who purchase a vehicle that is “new to them” nevertheless expect to take a car, truck, or van that is free from known defects and problems. These consumer expectations are abundantly clear. The fact of the matter is that a Public Policy Polling study found that 89 percent of American consumers believe that […]
Relatively Inexpensive Maintenance and Safety Equipment can often Prevent Ride Accidents
Major corporations running theme parks and major amusement parks that attract visitors from across the world are frequently multi-billion dollar companies. The scope and expense of maintaining large theme parks, rides, and other attractions can generally only be managed by extremely large organizations with significant resources. However, the scope and resources available to an organization, […]
