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Snow Squall Causes 40 Car Crash On I-81 In Schuylkill County, PA
United States: Snow Squall Causes 40 Car Crash On I-81 In Schuylkill County, PA 31 March 2022 Stark & Stark A heavy snowfall with blustery winds was responsible for a crash involving as many as 40 vehicles on I-81 in Schuylkill County at about 10:30 am on Monday morning. These weather conditions are commonly known as a “snow squalls,” and they can present a serious hazard to drivers on the roadway due primarily to a sudden and unexpected decrease in visibility.
Snow Squall Causes 40 Car Crash on I-81 in Schuylkill County, PA | JD Supra
A heavy snowfall with blustery winds was responsible for a crash involving as many as 40 vehicles on I-81 in Schuylkill County at about 10:30 am on Monday morning. These weather conditions are commonly known as a “snow squalls,” and they can present a serious hazard to drivers on the roadway due primarily to a sudden and unexpected decrease in visibility. Emergency personnel from four neighboring counties responded to the crash.
Snow Squall Causes 40 Car Crash on I-81 in Schuylkill County, PA
A heavy snowfall with blustery winds was responsible for a crash involving as many as 40 vehicles on I-81 in Schuylkill County at about 10:30 am on Monday morning. These weather conditions are commonly known as a “snow squalls,” and they can present a serious hazard to drivers on the roadway due primarily to a sudden and unexpected decrease in visibility. Emergency personnel from four neighboring counties responded to the crash.
Reckless “Chameleon Carriers” Wreak Havoc on our Highways
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Reckless “Chameleon Carriers” Wreak Havoc on our Highways
While most freight carriers go to great lengths to comply with federal regulations and adhere to public safety laws, a small number of rogue companies choose to ignore these laws and regulations. The worst of these rogue companies attempt to hide their dangerous practices from federal oversight by creating a new company to avoid accountability and keep their tractor-trailers on the road, generating profit.
Woman with UTI Infection Crashes and Faces Punitive Damages
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Philadelphia Residents Required to Remove Snow
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How Will COVID-19 Affect My Injury Suit?
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How Will COVID-19 Affect My Injury Case?
While there can be no doubt that we are currently living in challenging and unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the attorneys and staff at Stark & Stark are still working hard to obtain justice for injured victims. We are proud to say that we remain open for business with all attorneys and staff working from home, and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.
I’m Hurt, Why Won’t Personal Injury Lawyers Take My Case?
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I’m Injured, Why Won’t Any Lawyers Take My Case?
Over the course of my career as a personal injury attorney, I have had the unfortunate experience of explaining to countless injured individuals that I am unable to handle their case. While this is never an easy conversation, any skilled personal injury attorney will tell you that it is a necessary part of the job. In this blog post, I will explain how and why we make these decisions, and what you can do to maximize the chance that an attorney will take your case.
Self-Driving Car Bill Passed by House - Will Federal Law Pre-empt State Law for Self-Driving Cars?
On September 6, 2017, the House of Representatives passed a bill intended to ease self-driving cars onto the roads, changing federal rules for safety and vehicle testing. Under the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act, or Self Drive Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) would be required to develop a new set of safety rules for autonomous cars.
Restitution Under Pennsylvania Human Trafficking Statute
I am concluding my Pennsylvania Human Trafficking Statute series with important information about restitution to victims. Also, as explained below, pursuant to the statute, victims of human trafficking may be eligible for benefits and compensation under the Crime Victims Act.
What Damages Are Available Under PA Human Trafficking Statute?
This is the fifth in a series of posts summarizing the civil causes of action available under the PA Human Trafficking Statute. Thus far, I have addressed who can sue under the statute, who can be sued, and the powerful list of “nondefenses” provided within the statute. This post addresses the various types of civil damages that are recoverable under the statute.
Victim’s Consent Not Defense Under PA Human Trafficking Statute
This is the fourth in a series of posts summarizing the civil causes of action available under the PA Human Trafficking Statute. Thus far, I have addressed who can sue under the statute and who can be sued. This post will address the powerful list of “nondefenses” provided within the statute. The PA Human Trafficking Statute provides a very specific and comprehensive list of 14 factual scenarios that cannot be relied upon as a defense to a civil action brought pursuant to the statute.
Who Can Be Sued Under PA Human Trafficking Statute?
This is the third post in a series of posts breaking down the civil causes of action available under the Pennsylvania Human Trafficking Statute. In my last post, I discussed who could bring a case under the statute; this post addresses who can be sued.
Who Can Sue Under Pennsylvania Human Trafficking Statute?
In my prior post, I wrote about the first civil lawsuit filed under Pennsylvania’s Human Trafficking Statute. In my next series of posts, I will break down the various aspects of this statute. I’ll begin with a discussion of who can bring a civil case under the statute. In short, the statute allows any “victim of the sex trade” who has suffered damages to bring a claim.
Lawsuit Filed Under Pennsylvania’s Human Trafficking Law
In the first civil lawsuit under the Pennsylvania human trafficking statute, a hotel in Northeast Philadelphia has been accused of providing rooms to human traffickers. The statute establishes that businesses that directly or indirectly benefit from human trafficking can be forced to pay compensation to victims. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly traffics or knowingly attempts to traffic another person, knowing that the other person will be subjected to forced labor or services.
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