"Take A Cab" Rides 175 Blair County Residents Home Safely on New Year's Eve
I'm happy to announce that 175 people arranged 79 cab rides in Blair County on New Year's Eve as part of our "Take A Cab, We'll Pay the Tab" program. Thank you to everyone who called for a ride and did...
View ArticleNew Year's Eve Brings a Dangerous Mix of Teens and Alcohol
New Year's Eve celebrations may be over, but unfortunately, the night can have lasting effects for many families as their teens get behind the wheel. A recent study found that over 1 in 10 teenagers...
View ArticleStart the New Year Off Right: Review Your Auto Insurance
As we usher in the New Year, many people make resolutions - things that they want to start, improve, fix, or change during the next 365 days. I have a few New Year's resolutions myself.
View ArticleDriving While Drowsy Is a Dangerous Risk, Say Experts
First comes a yawn, then your eyes get heavy. Maybe you drift into another lane or hit a rumble strip. You know you're tired, but figure you can push through it and roll down your window or turn up the...
View ArticlePennsylvania Auto Insurance: Bodily Injury Liability and Medical Expense...
In my previous blog, I talked about the types and amounts of Pennsylvania auto insurance coverage we recommend at Edgar Snyder and Associates. Oftentimes, however, short descriptions aren't that...
View ArticlePopular Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers Recalled for Mold
Safety alert for parents who own a Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper - the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns you to inspect it for signs of mold. Fisher-Price has received over 600...
View ArticlePennsylvania's Hit-and-Run Laws Need to Change, Lawmakers Say
Pennsylvania's hit-and-run laws were changed in September, but some lawmakers want them to get even tougher. They say that the current laws actually encourage drunk drivers to leave the scene of an...
View ArticleReviewing Your Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Policy: Uninsured/Underinsured...
Pennsylvania auto insurance law requires you to have a minimum amount of certain types of insurance: Bodily Injury Liability, Medical Expense Benefit, and Property Damage Liability. Yet many people...
View ArticleFDA: Hip Implant Manufacturers Must Prove Their Products Are Safe
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told hip implant manufacturers that they have to prove their products are safe if they want to continue to market them. This regulatory change comes after...
View ArticleReviewing Your Auto Insurance Policy: Ways to Save Money
Reviewing your auto insurance policy is one of the best New Year's resolutions you can make, because having adequate insurance will help protect you and your family. Over the past 40 years, I've seen...
View ArticlePittsburghers Vote Attorney Edgar Snyder "Best Attorney in the City"
Pittsburgh Tribune Review readers have voted Attorney Edgar Snyder "Best Attorney in the City" for the fourth year in a row.
View ArticleJohnson and Johnson Knew of High Failure Rate in Hip Implants
Johnson and Johnson knew that its metal-on-metal hip implants had a high failure rate even as the company denied similar claims made by other researchers, according to court records.
View Article"No Fee TV" Kicks Off Tonight at 7:30pm on PCNC
Join us tonight for the kickoff show of "No Fee TV, Where Legal Help is Always Free." The show is designed for you, our viewers. We're available to answer questions on legal topics that impact you and...
View ArticleAnother Major Toyota Recalls Hits the United States
Toyota is recalling over 1 million popular vehicle models for faulty airbags and windshield wipers. Two car accidents and 18 injuries have been reported in association with the airbag problem so far.
View ArticleHealth Care Providers Say "Sterile" Drugs Are Often Contaminated
The "sterile" drugs you receive from compounding pharmacies may not be so sterile after all. A new survey of health care practitioners found that many believe compounded drugs were contaminated in...
View ArticleFruits and Vegetables Contain Norovirus, Study Finds
Fruits and vegetables are crucial to any healthy diet. However, a recent study found that they are also the most likely source of foodborne illness.
View ArticleOlder Bikers More Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accidents
While the thrill and excitement of riding a motorcycle may not diminish with age, a recent study says that the older you get, the more likely you are to be injured in a motorcycle accident.
View ArticleJohnson and Johnson Didn't Test Failing Hip Implants Correctly
A recently recalled Johnson and Johnson metal-on-metal hip implant has been described as one of "the most flawed orthopedic devices sold in recent decades." An internal review conducted by Johnson and...
View ArticleMeet Our Attorneys: Erin Rudert Gives Advice to Aspiring Lawyers
One of the things that I'm most proud of about my law firm is our exceptional staff. I'd like to use this blog to introduce some of our attorneys - they do interesting and impressive things both inside...
View ArticleChrysler Recalls Over 350,000 Potentially Hazardous Vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC has announced the recall of 370,297 trucks and SUVs worldwide due to a manufacturing error that can cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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