Category: Auto Accidents
Utah Becomes First State to Lower DUI Limits
Utah recently introduced a .03 percent decrease to its driving under the influence (DUI) blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit – and it is the first state to do so across the country. Originally at .08, the state now has the lowest BAC concentration allowed at .05. Utah was the first state to implement a .08[…]
Spike in Fatal Car Accidents After Daylight Saving Time
Changing the clocks to accommodate Daylight Saving Time each spring may seem harmless enough. Unfortunately, more serious situations accompany the time change with a noted rise in the number of fatal car accidents in the days following the shift. According to studies, that one simple hour may make a major difference in the number of[…]
Pennsylvania Snow Removal Law for Vehicles
Pennsylvania drivers will face dangerous snow and ice conditions on the roadways this winter. Many drivers fail to recognize hazardous driving conditions start when a driver fails to properly remove ice and snow from their vehicles prior to operation, this is considered driver negligence. Driving with an obstructed view or having ice or snow unexpectedly[…]
Work Zones and Self-Driving Cars
Despite the fatal incident involving a female pedestrian in Arizona just last year, Pennsylvania’s legislature is now allowing Uber Technologies to test its self-driving vehicles on public roadways in Pittsburgh. Although the state has created stringent rules for Uber to abide by this time around, the pedestrian’s death, as well as some other points of[…]
Winter Car Seat Tips
It is always crucial to make sure little ones are buckled in safely – but during the winter this task can be especially difficult when it comes to car and booster seats. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a general rule to make it simple for parents and caretakers: kids should not wear any[…]