April 15, 2023 Survey Shows More Than Half of Americans Use Cellphones While Driving According to results from a new survey conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), half of the drivers in the United States use a cellphone or some other type of electronic device when they are behind the wheel. While gathering results from respondents, the survey employed something called the “Health Belief Model”. Researchers … Read More »
March 25, 2023 Are Car Accidents More Common at Certain Times? Anytime a driver gets behind the wheel, they are vulnerable to being involved in a serious car accident. Understanding the common risk factors, such as the most dangerous times to be on the road, can help drivers reduce the chances of getting into an accident with life-changing injuries. Crash data reports have shown that certain … Read More »
March 21, 2023 What Should I Do if I am Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident? Being involved in any type of car accident that results in serious injuries can be a traumatic experience. When more than two vehicles are involved in the crash, it is not only more dangerous, but also a more complicated claims process. If you have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash, it is crucial to contact … Read More »
March 17, 2023 When Can a Passenger Be Held Liable for a Car Accident? A car accident claim is typically filed against the driver of another vehicle involved in the crash. Pennsylvania residents rarely hear about passengers of a car that caused an accident being held liable for an innocent party’s subsequent injuries. However, in recent years, distracted driving has become an increasing concern and cause of countless serious … Read More »
February 9, 2023 Roadway Deaths Continue to Grow; Pedestrian Fatalities Reach Highest Level in 40 Years In order to combat roadway deaths and serious injuries, the Department of Transportation is allocating $5 billion to regional, local and state governments through a grant called the Safe Streets and Roads for All. Officials will use the money to improve roadway safety, which has been a major obstacle in maintaining public health for decades … Read More »
January 8, 2023 Dangers of Winter Car Driving During the winter months, Pennsylvania gets a great deal of cold weather and freezing precipitation. Although there is much to enjoy about the winter season, winter weather is the cause of many car accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 24 percent of all weather-related accidents are caused by snow, ice, or slush. When someone … Read More »
November 17, 2022 Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely The holiday season is fast upon us and Thanksgiving is only a few days away! Each year for the past five consecutive years, more than 50 million Americans have hit the road to travel to see their friends and families for Thanksgiving. The holiday brings with it plenty of joy and cheer – and let’s … Read More »
November 12, 2022 Teen Roadway Safety: Dangerous Driving Behaviors to Avoid One of the biggest moments in a teenager’s life is getting their driver’s license, but far too many young drivers are injured or killed in car accidents each year. According to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a global non-profit organization tasked with preventing childhood injury through research, community outreach, legislative advocacy and media awareness campaigns, car … Read More »
September 26, 2022 Why Are Car Accidents More Common in the Fall? Most people think winter is the most dangerous time of the year for car accidents. While winters in Pennsylvania come with inherent risks, the fall season contributes its own share of hazards to motorists and others on the road. It is also a time of year when the weather is unpredictable. Car accidents happen more … Read More »
