Category: Car Accident
The Week After “Spring Forward” Brings a Spike in Fatal Crashes
Each March, when we move clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time (DST), most people focus on the longer evenings. But research shows a troubling pattern on our roads: in the week following the “spring forward” shift, fatal motor vehicle crashes increase by roughly 6%. That’s not a coincidence — and it’s not just bad luck. […]
Prepare Yourself and Your Vehicle for Bad Weather
Winter weather brings snow, ice, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures — all of which can turn an ordinary drive into a hazardous situation. Each year, winter storms contribute to countless preventable crashes, injuries, and fatalities. While not every winter accident can be avoided, proper preparation can significantly reduce your risk. Knowing how to prepare[…]
Fatal Series of Crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard
On Friday, a series of collisions along Roosevelt Boulevard left one man dead and another in critical condition. According to Philadelphia Police, two men were involved in separate accidents that left their vehicles disabled in the northbound lanes under the Broad Street overpass. Officers said when other vehicles began striking the disabled cars, both men[…]
Car Accidents Spike During Daylight Saving Time
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, Daylight Saving Time (DST) sometimes causes a temporary spike in motor vehicle accidents. On Sunday, November 2nd, when local daylight reaches 2:00 a.m., our clocks will “fall back” one hour to 1:00 a.m. local standard time. Although the extra hour of sleep undoubtedly has a[…]
Child Passenger Safety Week
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which will run from Sept. 21st to the 27th. Each year, we recognize this important campaign, which highlights the importance of how parents and caregivers can keep children safe in vehicles. Car Accidents and Children: Key Findings Car accidents are[…]