Snow, black ice, freezing rain, high winds, and fallen trees are just some of the natural hazards motorists face as they navigate winter’s deteriorating road conditions. According to recent studies, Pennsylvania ranked fifth among the most dangerous roads for winter driving in the United States. The four states ranked worse were Michigan, Alaska, Wyoming, and […]
In a unanimous vote, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently ordered that the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) must turn over all information concerning officer misconduct to the District Attorney’s Office. The court explained that this process upholds the constitutional obligation to support an open criminal justice system. Unfortunately, police officers who commit misconduct are usually […]
In 2014, the Point Breeze neighborhood was being gentrified, and Norman Johnson sold his three-story Reed Street rowhouse for $15,000—a real steal. There was a slight problem—Johnson had been dead for more than a decade when he supposedly signed over the deed. The person accused of this, and numerous other lawsuits is the Pennsylvania House […]
Popular cities tend to have more pedestrian accidents than other, smaller cities. With the city bustling with traffic, cars need to be on the lookout for pedestrians at all times. Pedestrians are incredibly vulnerable out on the road. Drivers need to be held responsible for their careless and reckless actions resulting in injuries and fatalities. […]
Railroad accidents are relatively rare, but the damage a train could leave is far more severe than a car or bike accident. Injuries can occur outside or inside of the train. A train can travel as fast as 110 mph on the railroad tracks making it incredibly dangerous. A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania personal injury attorney will […]
Riding a bicycle is a great way to stay in shape, help the environment, and enjoy beautiful weather. It is also very dangerous, especially when riding on the streets of Philadelphia. The city is a difficult place to traverse in a car, on foot, or on a bicycle. That’s why you need to be as […]