Erie, PA Legal Blog
Reasons to evoke your right to be silent
If an officer places you under arrest, you may face many questions. An officer has the right to ask you questions, but in most cases, you have the right to not answer these questions. Beyond providing the initial information to identify yourself or provide information...
What to do if you witness a serious workplace injury
Some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others. Still, regardless of where you work or what you do, you may eventually witness an on-the-job injury. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that a workplace injury occurs roughly every 7 seconds somewhere in...
Authorities accused him of leading a theft operation – the evidence showed otherwise
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office levied dramatic accusations against the 44-year-old northwest Pennsylvania man. They claimed he was a criminal mastermind, the ringleader in an ATV and motorcycle theft scheme. The evidence for those allegations,...
The potentially catastrophic results of a traumatic brain injury
Whether you are a construction worker, an athlete or simply a Pennsylvania driver who becomes the victim of a traffic accident, a traumatic brain injury can radically change your life. These injuries happen when you receive a blow to your head that causes it to...
How to prove disability to the SSA
To qualify for the Social Security Disability Insurance, you have to prove to the relevant authorities that you are in need of assistance. This is a crucial step, as it helps to fight potential fraud. As a matter of fact, the Social Security Administration awards...
What are compassionate allowances?
There are two basic parts to the Social Security Administration's standard for disability: a condition that is likely to result in death and/or last more than a year and that prevents you from working. Sometimes, it can take months for the Administration to decide as...
What exactly are your Miranda rights?
You’ve probably seen cop shows on television where the police catch a suspect, slap on the cuffs and start telling the person, “You have the right to remain silent.” But if you ever find yourself in a similar situation in real life, should you expect the police to...
3 things to remember if you are stopped for a DUI
Having law enforcement in Pennsylvania pull you over is never a fun thing, but there are actions you may take that could only make things worse. It is important that when you face a traffic stop to ensure you do everything possible to avoid making the situation more...
Pennsylvania penalties for DUI
When an officer pulls you over in Pennsylvania for suspicion of driving under the influence, he or she will give a breath test to determine your blood alcohol content. A DUI conviction carries more severe penalties for drivers who have a higher level of impairment. If...
NHTSA releases preliminary 2018 road fatalities report
Road deaths in Pennsylvania and around the country fell slightly in 2018 according to recently released figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but the agency's preliminary fatality report also reveals a worrying rise in the number of...
