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09/02/2026

A loose dog in Allentown attacked and injured 3 people before a police officer shot it. Dog owners have a duty to control their dog(s) at all times. When a dog attacks someone, the owner is responsible for the damages. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/loose-dog-bites-people-charges-shot-dead-allentown-police/4447574/

An Allentown police officer shot and killed a loose dog after police said the dog bit three people and charged toward an officer.

09/01/2026

NJ man and a club are part of a wrongful death lawsuit. The man hit another patron with his vehicle and fled the scene. The club served too much alcohol to the man before he got behind the wheel. https://www.nj.com/bergen/2026/08/woman-whose-son-was-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-sues-alleged-driver-nj-strip-club.html

08/31/2026

This guy was speeding on the highway, browsing the internet, and posting on social media with 3 kids in the SUV before crash that killed his son and left him with injuries. Then, he raised $60,000 on crowdfunding. Now, he's facing criminal charges. https://idahonews.com/news/local/father-charged-with-manslaughter-after-november-crash-on-i-84-kills-son

The father of a 7-year-old boy who was killed while he was driving on I-84 last November has been arrested.Austin Summers is now facing felony injury to a child

08/28/2026

Cheltenham students and coaches face criminal hazing charges for 2 separate assaults on a sophomore football teammate. In this situation, mandatory reporters neglected their duty to report suspected assault/abuse to protect the football schedule. This needs to stop! https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/grand-jury-investigation-cheltenham-high-school-football-hazing-incidents/4440483/

Four coaches and six players were charged following an investigation into two alleged locker room assaults involving a sophomore football player.

08/27/2026

If you have limited tort insurance coverage in PA, there are exceptions. When are you considered full tort? Learn more in this great article from our friends at Haggerty Silverman & Justice: https://haggertylaw.com/blog/limited-tort-insurance/

When you purchase car insurance, you have an option between full tort or limited tort. Limited tort may seem like a good option until your injured in an accident. Read our recent post and call us with any questions you may have.

08/26/2026

Police reveal a tractor-trailer driver failed to see that vehicles were stopped on the highway in recent multi-vehicle crash that injured several people, including children. This crash happened on I-80 in Union County. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2026/07/state-police-reveal-cause-of-multi-vehicle-crash-on-i-80-in-central-pa.html

08/25/2026

The family is still fighting to get answers as an official investigation has evidence it will not share with the family. How did this young soldier die during fi****ms training at Letterkenny Depot? Is this a wrongful death case? https://www.wgal.com/article/pa-soldier-death-letterkenny-army-krystofer-lopez-investigation/72568990

In an 8 on Your Side investigation, we uncover new details in the death of Specialist Krystofer Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot.

08/24/2026

NJ driver was 'freaked out' by bug in SUV when they swerved into oncoming traffic in PA, killing 2 people on a motorcycle. There is a list of criminal charges, but the surviving family members should file a wrongful death claim. https://patch.com/new-jersey/brick/brick-woman-swatting-bug-hits-motorcycle-head-killing-2-authorities-reports-say

The woman told Pennsylvania State Police she freaked out when the bug flew into her SUV, according to reports.

08/21/2026

Police are cracking down on dangerous drivers as traffic violations are up more than 30% in school zones. “I don’t know what’s getting lost in translation there, but it’s almost like they’ve forgotten how to properly operate a car.” https://www.citizensvoice.com/2026/08/15/school-zone-traffic-violations-on-the-rise/

As students get ready to return to school in the coming weeks, police departments across the region are preparing to beef up enforcement in an effort to promote safety.

08/20/2026

NJ police officer disguised as a shrub catches 76 distracted drivers in 6 hours. Using your phone while driving is a huge distraction - and it's illegal in NJ and PA. Put down the phone and pay attention to driving. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/new-jersey-officer-disguise-shrub-catch-distracted-drivers/4445753/

That shrub might be watching you. Police used a unique disguise during a distracted driving crackdown in one New Jersey town.