Distracted driving represents a clear and present danger to those traveling the streets, highways, and interstates in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. Even following a time when dangerous motor vehicle option was the rule, not the exception during a pandemic,...
Personal Injury
Negligent actions that lead to motor vehicle accidents
Many adults in the U.S. move around by vehicle, and they all hope to arrive at their destination safely. However, this is not always the case. In 2020, 104,475 traffic crashes were reported in Pennsylvania - 286 daily and about 12 every hour. Unfortunately, most of...
Preparing your car for the winter
Winter weather is here, and with that comes more hazards for road users. One thing that you can do to protect yourself is to prepare your car to the best of your ability. Outlined below are a few things to consider. Have you got the right tires? Most tires are...
Do you have a delayed back injury after a car accident?
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is scary. Even minor accidents can cause physical and mental injuries. At the scene of an accident, you may believe you are fine. After all, if the accident was minor and you don’t feel any immediate aches or pains, you...
What distracts drivers, other than phones?
When people talk about distracted driving, they typically think of drivers making calls or texting while on the move. While phone use is one of the most common and dangerous forms of driver distraction, it is far from the only one, and distracted driving did not begin...
3 risks caused by out-of-town boaters on Lake Erie
Summer on Lake Erie is fun, but it comes with risks. One potential danger comes in the form of boaters who are on vacation and unfamiliar with the area. These out-of-towners can pose a threat to even the most seasoned boater in a few ways. The perils of boaters "on...
What happens when property owners fail to spring clean?
Spring is here, which means now is a time for people to focus on spring cleaning. This can be especially crucial for property owners to do because failing to clean up property and make it safe could have devastating consequences for visitors. Seasonal hazards that...
Could tech prevent impaired driving accidents?
Impaired drivers can be all around us. Unfortunately, we don't always know it until it is too late and they cause an accident. However, that could change in the future, thanks to developing technology that could stop impaired drivers before they hurt themselves or...
Resolutions that can keep you safer behind the wheel in 2022
As we enter 2022, now is a time when people often make resolutions to have a better year than last year. While many resolutions can be complicated or ambitious, some are simple and straightforward, like being a safer driver. We should be driving safely every day, but...
Another reason to take concussions seriously
Crashes, falls and other injury-causing accidents can all cause concussions. Because concussions are not uncommon, people can underestimate the severity of this injury. After any accident, seeking a doctor will be crucial if there is a risk of a concussion. There are...