What Do You Need to Get a PA Motorcycle License?

You must add a Class M endorsement to your driver’s license to legally operate a motorcycle in Pennsylvania. Luckily, the process of getting licensed is relatively straightforward.

Just make sure you follow the steps properly! If you operate a motorcycle without a license in Pennsylvania and you’re involved in a wreck, it could complicate how you pursue compensation. Regardless, if you are hurt in an accident someone else caused, contact our motorcycle accident lawyers at Munley Law to learn more about your legal rights.

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your PA Motorcycle License

Obtaining a motorcycle license in Pennsylvania involves these steps:

Age Requirements
You must be at least 16 years old to get a Pennsylvania Class M motorcycle license. If you’re under 18, you must:

• Hold a motorcycle learner’s permit for at least 6 months
• Complete 65 hours of supervised practice riding

Required Documentation

• Proof of identity, […]

The Long-Term Impact of a Gas Leak

We might not realize it, but our homes and workplaces are often powered by gas. From water heaters to air conditioning units, clothes dryers, stovetop ranges, and fireplaces, our homes can be full of gas lines. Over half of Pennsylvania homes use natural gas for heating every winter. Even a small leak can have serious consequences on your and your family’s health.

Immediate and Long-Term Health Effects of Gas Exposure

Natural gas leaks pose a host of health risks; the health effects can be particularly severe when you’ve had prolonged exposure. Even low-level exposure to contaminants in natural gas can be dangerous and lead to short and long-term health conditions. Conditions and symptoms you may suffer if you have been exposed to a natural gas leak include:

• Headaches and migraines
• Dizziness
• Chronic fatigue
• Nausea
• Respiratory irritation and asthma
• Cardiovascular conditions, […]

Signs That a Patient Is Being Neglected in a Nursing Home

Nursing homes are tasked with keeping our loved ones safe, happy, and healthy. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse can and do happen.

You need to be on the lookout for signs of neglect (which can include emotional neglect) when visiting someone in a nursing home. You may have legal options if your loved one has been a victim of abuse or mistreatment at the hands of staff members. Contact our team at Munley Law for a free consultation on nursing home neglect and abuse cases.

Physical Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Many signs of nursing home neglect manifest in someone’s physical condition. Consider these examples:

• Unexplained weight loss: Significant weight loss could indicate a nursing home resident isn’t being fed properly.
• Dehydration symptoms: Warning signs of dehydration in nursing home residents include confusion, […]

What Age Can a Child Ride on the Back of a Motorcycle in PA?

Is there a motorcycle passenger age limit in Pennsylvania? You may have questions about the minimum age for motorcycle passengers in the Commonwealth if you’ve been thinking about taking your child on the back of your bike.

Pennsylvania’s motorcycle laws have little to say about the minimum legal age of motorcycle passengers. However, they address other critical safety issues.

At Munley Law, serving the area since 1959, we know obeying the law can’t always prevent harm. If you or your child has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, contact our Motorcycle accident lawyer in Philadelphia, Scranton and Allentown for a free consultation.

Pennsylvania Law on Child Motorcycle Passengers

The Pennsylvania law addressing motorcycle passenger safety doesn’t establish a minimum age for passengers. This isn’t uncommon. Most states don’t have laws prohibiting motorcyclists from riding with child passengers as long as they abide by other applicable safety requirements. […]

Man Dies in I-81 Crash in East Pennsboro Twp.

A 19-year-old died following a deadly crash on Interstate 81 in East Pennsboro Township on December 15. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash resulted from two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed on I-81 near the Marysville/Enola and Wertzville Road exits.

Troopers say one of the cars had lost control and crossed all travel lanes into the left lane where another vehicle was traveling, also at a high rate of speed. The initial vehicle struck the second, causing that car to spin and roll over multiple times. The first vehicle then spun around and continued on an uncontrolled slide before hitting a tree in the median.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle, and the car caught fire. Witnesses attempted to pull the driver away from the burning vehicle. The driver was later pronounced dead at the scene.

High Speed Car Accidents Are a Serious Problem

High speed car accidents are a serious problem in Pennsylvania, […]