Taking a boat out on Lake Erie can be a really enjoyable trip for the whole family. Accidents on the boat, however, can happen quickly and unexpectedly while having serious and life-altering injuries. The result can be physical, emotional, mental and financial anguish...
Personal Injury
Should you talk to the other driver after an accident?
When someone hits you, different emotions may fill you, from anger to worry. However, while this is normal, it will help to stay calm and make the right moves, including talking to the other driver, if you can. Here is what you should say to them. Ensure they are safe...
Car accident data reveals deaths from distractions
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,...
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...
Pay attention: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Every Pennsylvanian driver should know that distraction behind the wheel is dangerous. Still, people make mistakes and have momentary lapses in judgment. However, state and federal agencies are urging every motorist to refocus their attention on avoiding distracted...