By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published December 19, 2016 | Posted in personal injury | Tagged Tags: drowsy driving, motor vehicle accident, sleep deprivation | Comments Off on The Danger of Drowsy Driving
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The Danger of Drowsy Driving
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who miss one to two of the recommended seven hours of sleep nearly double the risk of a crash. Drivers who miss two to three hours of sleep increase the risk of crash by more than four times—that is the same crash risk Read More
Read MoreLegal Assistance with Immigration Matters
Many immigrants, undocumented or otherwise, are wondering about their status in the United States in light of the views on immigration policy which President-elect Donald Trump expressed during the course of his campaign. Current immigration laws and policies may be affected by either executive orders or new legislation by Congress. Attorney Paul Schultz has extensive Read More
Read MoreCourt Ruling Allows Intoxicated Mechanic to Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The New Jersey appellate court recently upheld a judge’s decision allowing an injured mechanic to receive workers’ compensation benefits despite the fact that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident. The employee’s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal level of intoxication when a heavy lift fell on him. Generally, if Read More
Read MoreAccident Increase over Thanksgiving Weekend
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend is expected to the busiest in the nation since 2007. AAA expects 48.7 million Americans to travel, whether by car, plane or train. It is important to stay safe on the roads. New Jersey state officials report that Thanksgiving is one of New Jersey’s deadliest holidays on the roads. During the Read More
Read MoreEmployment with App-Based Transportation Services
The now legal operation of Uber, Lyft and other app-based transportation services throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is opening up a new sector of industry and jobs in the region. The newly passed law establishes a series of requirements that must be met in order for an individual to be eligible to become a driver Read More
Read MoreInsurance Requirements for Uber, Lyft, and Other App-Based Transportation Services
The new regulations for Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies (“app-based transportation service”) are now in effect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Governor Wolf signed the bill into law on Friday, November 4, 2016. That means new insurance requirements for vehicles operating through an app-based transportation service. App-based transportation services are now subject two Read More
Read MoreSchultz Volunteers at Community Christmas Event
Paul Schultz, a partner with the firm, assisted with the Delran Township Christmas Tree Lighting on December 2, 2016. Mr. Schultz is a member of the Delran Recreation Advisory Committee, a volunteer group appointed by the Township to plan and run recreational events for Township residents. He provided Polaroid film for pictures with Santa Claus Read More
Read MoreUber to Operate Legally in Pennsylvania
Popular ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft will soon be permanent features on roads across Pennsylvania. Shortly after the Pennsylvania Senate gave final approval of SB 984 on October 24, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf released a statement stating in part, “I look forward to signing the bill.” The bill amends current regulations and laws to Read More
Read MoreStudy Shows Rise in Road Rage, Aggression, Anger
A newly released study revealed that 78% of drivers in the U.S. expressed anger, aggression, or road range within the last year. Aggressive behavior included purposely tailgating, honking, blocking vehicles from changing lanes, and purposefully cutting off other cars. The study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, also found that 8 million drivers engaged Read More
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