December 13, 2024 Motorcyclist Fatalities Continue to Soar According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents in 2022 – this is the highest number of deadly crashes since at least 1975. Despite accounting for less than 5% of all registered vehicles on our nation’s roadways, the NHTSA says that motorcycle riders continue … Read More »
December 13, 2024 Holiday Tips: Stay Safe This Season According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December is a particularly dangerous month for drivers, especially during the holidays. Between Christmas and New Year’s Day alone, nearly 30-40 percent of all fatal accidents involve alcohol consumption. Over the past five years, nearly 5,000 drunk-driving fatalities nationally occurred during December. Winter weather and increased … Read More »
December 12, 2024 Most Dangerous Toys of 2024 Even with the holiday season rapidly approaching, it may come as a surprise to consumers that certain toys can be quite dangerous. To make sure that parents and caregivers are aware of potential product hazards, W.A.T.C.H., or the World Against Toys Causing Harm, compiles a list of the top ten worst toys each year. The … Read More »
December 5, 2024 Pedestrian Safety Believe it or not, tens of thousands of pedestrians are injured and thousands more are killed in preventable accidents each year. According to the most recent numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, 7,522 pedestrians lost their lives in 2022, up from 7,388 in 2021. Though pedestrian deaths declined in the U.S. … Read More »
November 27, 2024 The Most Dangerous Roads in Center City Philadelphia is consistently ranked among the cities with the most dangerous roads in the United States. Center City, the bustling cultural and economic hub, stands out as one of the most hazardous areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. With its historic landmarks like City Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center … Read More »
November 21, 2024 Women and Minorities Are More Likely to Be Victims of Medical Mistakes Every year, healthcare providers make mistakes that endanger or harm their patients. According to a new study, women and ethnic and racial minorities are 20% to 30% more likely to experience these mistakes than white men. The study’s results, which were published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Internal Medicine, found that nearly … Read More »
November 19, 2024 Stay Safe This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is coming up fast, so there is no better time than now for a quick refresher course on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe as you celebrate. Last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated over 55 million Americans would be traveling 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving; this year, the … Read More »
November 11, 2024 Governor Signs Law Requiring Direct Deposit For Workers’ Compensation Checks Did you know that the way you receive your Workers’ Compensation benefits might be changing? On October 31, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1232, Act 126 of 2024. The bill requires insurers to give Claimants the option to receive their Workers’ Compensation checks via direct deposit instead of paper checks. Insurers may comply with … Read More »
November 7, 2024 Speeding Is Still a Top Cause of Fatal Car Crashes No matter how easy it should be to obey posted speed limits and to drive safely and responsibly, speeding is still one of the top causes of fatal car crashes. Speeding is accountable for nearly one-third of annual motor vehicle deaths, claiming approximately 33 lives each day. Speeding endangers everybody on the road, not just … Read More »
