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Is a DUI a felony in Pennsylvania? If you were recently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, it’s probably the question you’re asking yourself. A conviction for DUI in Pennsylvania can carry serious and long-lasting consequences, so it is critical that you understand your rights and options when you are facing a DUI charge. Having an experienced DUI…

Nobody likes being in the hospital, especially as a patient. Unfortunately, sometimes the stay in the hospital winds up being more dangerous than the procedure. Hospital negligence happens when a patient is injured by way of negligent act, omission, or error. Determining who is ultimately liable for the mistake can be a tall task. Having the attorneys of Purchase, George…

You wake up like any other day. You shower, eat your breakfast, take your blood pressure medication, and head off to work in your car. But something happens, and you feel kind of funny and lightheaded while you drive. Before you know it, you see lights flashing in your rearview. The next thing you know, you are being arrested for…

Whether or not you have a claim against your landlord in a slip and fall case varies greatly from situation to situation. The short answer is maybe. To have a claim, you must prove negligence on the part of your landlord. A landlord is liable when they are proven to have caused or failed to prevent the dangerous condition resulting…

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, two of the deadliest driving days in the U.S. are December 23rd and 24th. Another university found that motor vehicle accident rates go up approximately 20 percent the week of Christmas compared to Thanksgiving week. The days immediately prior to and after Christmas can pose increased hazards out on the…

The rate of DUI arrests goes up significantly during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. In fact, the final two weeks of the year spanning Christmas and New Year’s Eve see some of the highest fatality rates from alcohol-related accidents. With numerous parties and celebrations going on during the holidays, people certainly have opportunities to make the poor…

Wintertime weather can often present unique hazards for pedestrians. Snow, freezing rain, ice, and fewer daylight hours can put pedestrians at risks for both motor vehicle accidents as well as for slip or trip and fall accidents. If you plan to be out walking during the winter in Pennsylvania, it helps to understand why winter poses risks of accident to…