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Month: May 2017

Be Careful Who You Serve: Premises Liability

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 30, 2017 | Accidents, Premises Liability

When throwing a party or inviting friends over, most people are concerned with cleaning their homes, preparing the food, and making sure that there's enough to drink. Although these things are important, it is also important to remember that, as hosts, you are...

Apps to Reduce Distracted Driving

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 19, 2017 | Accidents, Car Accident, Distracted Driving

Did you know that there are apps you can download to help you be a safer driver? DMV.org listed some apps that you can put on your phone to keep you safer and less distracted when driving down our nation's roads. Some of the apps block text messages while...

Banks Are Training Employees To Spot Elder Abuse

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 18, 2017 | Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse

Banks across the country are training their employees on red flags in bank account activity that would suggest exploitation of an elderly person's finances. Some of the red flags include a change in the method of bank activity and a new signature on cards and...

Collisions Increase In The Summer Months

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 16, 2017 | Accidents, Car Accident

You may not know this, but the warmer weather also brings about a rise in traffic accidents and tickets. An article written by Insurance Hotline reported that almost 27% of tickets and 27% of car accidents occur during July, August, and September. Many...

Beware of “Frontover” Accidents!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 15, 2017 | Accidents, Car Accident

Be aware of the front end of your car when driving and pulling out of spaces! A local Pittsburgh news article highlighted the growing number of "frontover" accidents, in which a driver doesn't see a person (especially a child) in front of their car and pulls...

Distracted Driving Is Still A Problem in PA

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 10, 2017 |

According to reports via the Allentown Morning Call, Pennsylvania still has a lot of difficulty with distracted driving. According to their article, despite legislation five years ago that banned texting while driving, there has been over a 50% increase in the...

Be Aware When You Bike!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 8, 2017 |

This information is good for both bicyclists and cars to know. Stay safe out there! Thank you to Cycling Savvy for the infographic.

Spinal Cord Injuries–Statistics and Causes

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 4, 2017 | Accidents, Spinal Stenosis, Traumatic Brain Injury

Spinal cord, brain, and other serious injuries are frightening, life changing, and complicated to live with and treat. A recent press release by the Shriners Hospital for Children offered up a few surprising and eye-opening statistics related to the prevalence...

May Is Motorcycle Safety Month

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | May 2, 2017 | Accidents, Motorcycle Accident

The month of May is designated as Motorcycle Safety Month, which means that it's the time of year when motorcycles tend to increase on our state's roads. It is important for both motorcycle and car drivers to be aware of each other and follow a few basic safety...