Most people start driving on their own when they turn 16. It's fun, exciting and can open up a whole new world of possibilities for teens. However, there are a few facts about teen drivers that everyone should know. First, they are the age group that is involved in...
Year: 2017
Conflicts between eyewitnesses lead to hung jury
What happens when two eyewitnesses vividly recount the scene of a murder but their descriptions don't match up? For one Erie man, it meant a hung jury. A hung jury means that there was no consensus among jurors at all -- so the defendant couldn't be found guilty or...
Understanding impulsive behavior and teenage drivers
Statistics have long shown higher risk rates for teenage drivers. It’s reflected in higher insurance rates and in studies of driver behavior, such as the higher abuse of texting while driving among the age group. A new study confirms that teen brains are more...
Surprising Erie survey on self-driving cars, distracted driving released
A survey commissioned by Erie Insurance has found that nearly 60 percent of drivers believe that self-driving vehicles will eventually eliminate distracted driving. If autonomous cars do rid our streets of distracted drivers, it would dramatically reduce the numbers...
Why collaborative law may be right for your divorce
For almost every couple going through it, a divorce is going to be stressful. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex agree on most things, you are likely thinking about money, child custody, the time commitment and what life will be like in the future. That is why many...