Samsung released its Galaxy Note 7 phone in mid-August in hopes of getting a jump on its competitor Apple releasing the latest model of the iPhone. On September 2, Samsung issued a recall of the Note 7 after finding that the batteries of some of the phones exploded while they were charging, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission… READ MORE
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Self-Driving Cars in Chester County, Pennsylvania As technology continues to evolve and become increasingly capable of handling complex tasks, car manufacturers and technology companies are in a mad race to develop fully functioning driver-less cars. Companies such as Uber, Ford, and Google have such a huge stake in the development of driverless cars that they have teamed up to create… READ MORE
We are only 3 days into summer and reportedly nearly 3 times as many children have died after being left in a hot car throughout the United States. According to a report by the National Safety Council nearly 45 percent of children left in hot vehicles between 1998-2015 were forgotten by a caregiver, primarily parents. Children Left in Hot Cars… READ MORE
Many parents with physically active children want to support that energy by placing them in activities such as sports. As sports have been found to improve youth development and academic achievement, there is also a risk of sports injury, including broken bones, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. To minimize liability, school districts and sports teams often require parents to… READ MORE
Society at large is aware that sexual assault and other violent crimes occur in jails and correctional facilities between inmates; however, sexual assault and victimization of inmates by facility staff is lesser known. Institutional Sexual Assault Statistics According to a study by RTI international, 4 percent of state and federal prison inmates and 3.2 percent of local jail inmates in… READ MORE
Primary and secondary school students spend more time with their teachers during the school year than anyone else, even their parents. Teachers are responsible for teaching core subjects, coaching sports and other extracurricular activities, and ensuring the student is prepared for promotion to the next grade and graduation. Teachers often foster a special, lifetime relationship with their students. While most… READ MORE
St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday celebrating Irish culture and commemorating Christianity’s arrival in Ireland, is widely celebrated throughout Chester County and Pennsylvania, including The Pub by Wegmans in Malvern is hosting a week-long celebration in honor of the national holiday. There will be tons of festivities involving Irish music, food, and drink—especially beer and other alcoholic beverages. As a result,… READ MORE
DUI is a highly prosecuted crime in Pennsylvania. DUI is a peculiar criminal offense, because it can happen to anyone. Most people charged with DUI are not “criminals”. They just happened to be driving a vehicle after a few drinks at a party, football game, or other social event. DUI charges can be complex and have several different components, including… READ MORE
Because of Pennsylvania’s beautiful landscapes, varying terrain, and popular riding routes motorcycle accidents are frequent in the state. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) annual crash statistics, 3,284 motorcycle accidents occurred in 2014. Of these accidents, 184 were fatal. If you were injured in an accident with a motorcycle along Pennsylvania’s many popular riding routes, including PA 944… READ MORE
Through Speakeasy Publications, Attorney Lee A. Ciccarelli, has published Charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania, Useful Info Revealed that may Help you in your Case. Attorney Ciccarelli has provided a detailed explanation of the DUI process in Pennsylvania, including chapters on “Top 5 Things to Do After a DUI Arrest”, “Top Misconceptions about Being Arrested for DUI”, and “Potential Penalties… READ MORE