January 27, 2022 Local News: Philly Traffic Deaths Jump Despite Fewer Cars on the Road A recent Vision Zero report confirmed that last year, the city of Philadelphia saw an 88% increase in traffic deaths despite there being a near 20% total decrease in traffic volume on local roadways. Created in 2016, Philadelphia’s Vision Zero program aims to eliminate traffic fatalities involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists by 2030. Although … Read More »
January 24, 2022 Deadly Apartment Fires Highlight the Importance of Working Smoke and Fire Alarms Eight children and four adults were recently killed in a deadly Philadelphia row home fire. Soon after, 17 people died in a similarly horrible fire in New York City. The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) owns and operates the three-story Philadelphia row home, which the agency converted into two apartments. The PHA’s records show that one … Read More »
January 21, 2022 Tips for Staying Safe on the Road This Winter Every winter, snow and ice contribute to increased automobile accident risks due to the unique roadway hazards that they create. According to the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHA), 70% of Americans live in snowy regions. To help lower crash risks, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is reminding drivers about a few simple steps … Read More »
November 26, 2021 How Can I Keep My Child Safe in the Car? In 2019, about 183,000 children were injured in traffic accidents, and hundreds of these injuries were fatal, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of these injuries and deaths could have been prevented. Parents can help keep their children safe in the car by doing the following: Purchase approved car … Read More »
November 12, 2021 Change in Pennsylvania Law Expands Car Accident Victims’ Rights The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently upheld a ruling invalidating the “regular use exception” to uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) liability coverage. The Supreme Court’s decision is a monumental win for car accident victims who sustain injuries when they are driving their work vehicles. In light of the Court’s decision, insurance companies can no longer unjustly deny victims … Read More »
October 27, 2021 Thanksgiving Safety Tips Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating, spending time with friends and family and of course, a time for eating lots of delicious holiday food. While there is plenty of fun to be had by all, it is also important to remember that Thanksgiving creates some of its own risks that are important to mitigate. To … Read More »
October 26, 2021 Put Safety First This Halloween The Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC) estimates that every year, more than 3,500 children, teens and adults sustain Halloween-related injuries that are serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. Luckily, the best way to enjoy all the spookiness that Halloween has to offer is simply to make safety a priority. To learn … Read More »
October 15, 2021 NHTSA: Quarterly Fatality Estimates Report for 2021 According to a recently released report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the first three months of 2021 saw a 10.5% jump in fatal motor vehicle accidents as compared to the first quarter of the previous year. Despite the fact that there was a marked decrease in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per person, … Read More »
October 6, 2021 How Do I Avoid a Car Accident in a Construction Zone? The infrastructure bill now under review in Congress calls for billions of dollars in spending to rebuild America’s roads and bridges. If the bill becomes law, motorists across the U.S. will likely see more construction zones as they travel the nation’s highways. Speed limits and other traffic restrictions in work zones are designed to ensure … Read More »
