The holidays are here, which means significantly more traffic as a result of all the shoppers and revelers on the road. It also means driving under winter conditions that may often be severe, causing traction and visibility problems. Unfortunately, it ’s also when there are more individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. Car accidents, […]
Motor vehicle accidents cause nothing but problems, of course. The costs of such an event may be physical, emotional, and economic. Powell Law offers experienced and quality representation for all accident victims. We can assist in helping accident victims recover just compensation for their losses when another party is at fault in a motor vehicle […]
If you have any questions about litigating a claim for damages resulting from any type of vehicle accident, including motorcycle accidents, contact Powell Law. If you have any questions about litigating a claim for damages caused by a defective product, contact Powell Law. Our decades of experience make it the clear and obvious choice to […]
A previous blog discussed and summarized the courses available through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program for new and returning riders. The program also offers a curriculum that improves the riding skills of advanced riders. The course takes nine-hours over one day and includes both classroom and on-cycle instruction based on current research in rider safety […]
The Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program offers free training to all Pennsylvania residents and active duty military personnel with a class Motorcycle Learner’s permit or motorcycle license. The program offers extensive rider education to motorcycle drivers of all levels and includes new, semi-experienced, three-wheeled, and advanced riders. Classes are offered throughout the full year at multiple […]
Accidents happen. Not all accidents result in legal claims or injuries. Some are unavoidable and actually caused by the negligence of the victim rather than the carelessness of another person. Pennsylvania accident victims may recover damages for any injuries resulting from the carelessness or negligence of another. Individuals with personal injuries may recover past and […]
In 2015, Pennsylvania recorded 1,200 traffic fatalities, the second-lowest number of traffic fatalities on record in the last 86 years. In 2015, there were 127,127 reportable traffic crashes in Pennsylvania, which injured 80,004 people. The 2015 total of reportable traffic crashes is the eleventh lowest total since 1950 when 113,748 crashes were reported. A reportable […]
In July of this year, a video went viral of a motorcyclist knocked from his bike by an unsecured vehicle load on Minnesota Interstate 94. A piece of foam water carpet became unsecured, causing it to fly off a SUV to strike the motorcyclist, and causing the bike to flip over. While this type of accident […]
