State College, Pennsylvania Legal Blog
Less traffic, risky behaviors can cause motor vehicle accidents
In Pennsylvania and across the nation, speeding and distracted driving are two of the riskiest behaviors drivers can exhibit. These acts can cause motor vehicle accidents with people being injured and losing their lives. While the current situation across the United...
Motorcycle accidents are often very serious
With the weather quickly turning nice around the State College area, many are brushing off the dust on their motorcycle and enjoying the nice weather. Most of the time motorcyclists are able to safely share the roads with passenger cars but occasionally a motorcycle...
Dangers of distracted driving and protections for bicyclists
One common reason for bicycle accidents it distracted driving. Distracted driving can be dangerous in any situation but particularly for bicycle riders who can be more vulnerable on the roadways they share with cars and other vehicles. When a bicyclist has been...
Hit-and-run accident claims the life of Centre County man
A 23-year-old riding on a scooter died after a passenger car struck him. Â The scooter was powered manually. The man was reportedly on a state road in Penn Township at the time of the accident, which happened shortly after nightfall. The other driver left the scene of...
What are the types of damages car accident victims can receive?
This blog has recently discussed the different types of accidents and injuries that injured victims may be able to recover damages for. It is also helpful for car accident victims and victims of other types of accidents to understand the different types of damages...
Hold truck companies accountable for truck accidents
It happens all too often. Parents are wrapping up an enjoyable weekend visiting their son or daughter at Penn State University when all of a sudden… bang! A semi-truck slams into them, causing catastrophic results. While some of these individuals are lucky to walk...
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur on a college campus
As Penn State students rush from one place to another, they may slip and fall on campus and suffer severe injuries. College students and friends and family visiting the campus who have slipped and fallen may file a premises liability lawsuit against the college....
Are bars responsible for their patrons?
State College has numerous restaurants and bars that serve and entertain visitors and Penn State students. But these establishments, and their employees, may also share legal liability in specific personal injury lawsuits if their patrons injure someone in a car crash...
Pursuing compensation in a variety of personal injury situations
Many people in Pennsylvania will be lucky enough that they will never see the inside of a hospital emergency room. But, the reality is that each year in Pennsylvania and throughout the country thousands, if not millions, of people suffer injuries in a wide variety of...
What are a hotel’s duties to protect guests?
Visitors to State College are entitled to protection if they stay at one of its hotels. Innkeepers must take reasonable steps to protect their guests from harm or face the consequences of a premises liability lawsuit. Hotels have the duty of reasonable care of being...
