New Pennsylvania Traffic Law Now in Effect
Over the summer, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill into law that will impose stronger penalties on drivers who ignore safety signs or signals. That new Pennsylvania traffic law is now in effect. Pursuant to the law, any driver who ignores a “road closed” or similar emergency signal or sign could face a fine […]
How Does the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law Measure Up?
The CDC recently compared the motorcycle helmet laws of each state to determine how well they worked. According to the CDC, the current the Pennsylvania motorcycle helmet law saved 14 lives and $28 million per 100,000 registered motorcycles in 2010. In comparison, New Jersey’s universal helmet law saved 11 lives and $22 million per 100,000 […]
Texting Addiction Can Cause Serious Car Accidents
We all know someone with a texting addiction — he or she can’t seem to put his or her phone down. Whether you are at a restaurant, in a meeting, or in the car, that person is compulsively checking his or her phone for texts, e-mails and missed calls. Some studies tell us what many […]
3 Back to School Transportation Safety Tips for Drivers
It is that time of year again. Within the next few weeks, students will be returning to their classrooms, but first they have to get there. It is important to be aware of certain safety risks. Safety Risks You Should Know About • School buses. School bus drivers have difficult jobs. As they learn new […]
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you, or a loved one, sustained injuries in an accident, then you may have questions. You may need legal help. You may not know where to turn. Who can you trust to help you in this important matter? Methods of Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer Talk to your family and friends to get referrals. […]
Jon Ostroff Named “Top Lawyer” by Main Line Today Magazine
This August, Jon Ostroff will be named one of a Top Lawyer of 2012 by Main Line Today magazine, in the field of personal injury law. The magazine is available both in print and online.
Are Distracted Pedestrians a Problem?
Last year a man was talking on his cell phone on a Pennsylvania train platform when he walked too close to the edge and fell on to the tracks. The man was able to climb to safety before being killed by a train, but his near accident has brought the important issue of distracted pedestrians […]
