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Month: August 2016

When Dogs Attack

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 31, 2016 | Accidents, Dog Bites

Although we hope this never happens to you, it is important to know how to keep yourself safe in the event that you are attacked by a dog. This is crucial, especially since dogs bite almost 5 million Americans a year, and almost a million of those people seek...

Gearing Up For Hunting Season!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 25, 2016 | Accidents, Pedestrian Accident

As we reported earlier this year, this past year, 2015, was one of the safest hunting seasons on record for Pennsylvanians. One article investigated why that might be so we can continue this trend! Pennsylvanians are taking a great deal of care in how they...

Tractor-Trailers Can Cause Big Problems on Highways

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 24, 2016 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident

Recently, a terrible accident occurred on I-81 in Pennsylvania that involved a motorcycle driver and a tractor-trailer. The motorcycle driver crashed when a blanket got stuck into his back wheel, then was hit when multiple tractor-trailers consequently ran over...

Common Summertime Hazards–Did You Expect These?

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 22, 2016 | Accidents, All Terrain Vehicle, Bicycle Accident, Boating Accident, Defective Products, Dog Bites, Motor Vehicle Accident

In continuing on prior blog posts, it is important to be aware of the unique dangers and hazards that the summer weather can bring. Some of them might be familiar to you, such as drowning, heat strokes, and bike accidents. However, did you expect to see...

Bite Prevention: Keeping Your Dog From Harming Others

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 18, 2016 | Accidents, Dog Bites

Often, we hear about the victims' sides in terms of dog bite cases. However, what can owners do to prevent their dogs from biting other dogs or people? Take a look at these tips below, courtesy of HumaneSociety.org: Spay or neuter your dog to decrease...

Avoid Accidents While Camping This Summer

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 17, 2016 | Accidents, All Terrain Vehicle, Boating Accident, Pedestrian Accident

Are you planning on camping and experiencing one of our state's great parks this summer? If so, there are a few apps that you can put on your phone or tablet to make camping easier, more enjoyable, and safer! Check out the list, provided by GoErie.com...

PA Carseat Laws Are Changing!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 15, 2016 | Accidents, Car Accident

Attention to Pennsylvanians with young children! According to various news reports, children under the age of two who have not yet grown out of manufacturer's weight limits will have to be buckled into the backseat of the car in a rear-facing child car seat....

What To Do After A Bike Accident

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 11, 2016 | Accidents, Bicycle Accident, Pedestrian Accident

So you've been in a bike crash. It's scary, disorienting, and you're not sure what to do next. What are some good steps to take post-crash? Take a look at these tips: Make sure to get checked out by a doctor, even if you don't think you've been seriously injured....

Six PA State Parks Make List of Great Family Parks!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 10, 2016 | Accidents, All Terrain Vehicle, Bicycle Accident, Boating Accident

We all know that our state of Pennsylvania is beautiful and offers a huge range of outdoor adventure opportunities, especially in the summer! We have so many great natural parks in our state, which includes many lakes that allow for fishing, boating, kayaking, and...

Prevent Boating Accidents With These Simple Tips

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Aug 9, 2016 | Accidents, Boating Accident

Are you being safe this boating season? GoErie.com wrote an article highlighting Pennsylvania's history of boating accidents and how we can prevent them! In 2015, there were 52 total boating accidents, 4 of which were fatal. Alcohol was a major factor in three...