Who’s Liable If a Pothole Causes My Car Accident?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

Lack of roadway maintenance is frequently the cause of car accidents in Pennsylvania. Road defects, traffic congestion, and general roadway erosion form potholes. Potholes are more than just serious bumps in the road as they can be harmful to drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. A hidden pothole can cause any roadway user to sustain property […]

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Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

Have you been stopped by police officers at a DUI checkpoint in Pennsylvania and asked if you’ve consumed alcohol before driving? These checkpoints are often questionable, but they are legal under strict circumstances in Pennsylvania. Police officers must remain stationary at a distinct checkpoint location for several hours while conducting DUI stops. While police do […]

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When Are Mechanics Responsible for Car Crashes in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

Not all car crashes are caused by driver negligence or error. Sometimes car crashes point to a much larger underlying issue, like a mechanical failure. Mechanical failure can stem from the negligence of the car manufacturer, designer, driver, or mechanic. Due to the complexity of these cases, it’s in your best interests to have an […]

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Could Racial Profiling Be Used as a Defense in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

It’s a sad reality that despite the progress that society has made to put an end to racism, this unfair bias continues to be a genuine problem in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In recent years, many prominent cases involving racial profiling by law enforcement have highlighted an ongoing issue. While Pennsylvania State Police adopted […]

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