June 13, 2021 Summer Driving Safety Tips According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more traffic accidents happen in the warm summer months than any other time of the year. With the official start to summer rapidly approaching, there is no better time than now to brush up on some useful precautionary measures that can help to reduce … Read More »
June 12, 2021 Pennsylvania Pedestrian Laws Although accidents involving pedestrians in Pennsylvania declined slightly (six percent) from 2019 to 2020, the state still ranked 15th highest for annual pedestrian deaths in the nation. Traffic engineers at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, or PennDOT, worry that pedestrians will continue to face frightening accident risks as a result of getting used to roadways … Read More »
June 8, 2021 Where Should I Keep My Phone in Case of a Car Accident? After a car accident, a person’s phone can be a lifeline. In addition to calling 911 for help, car accident victims can preserve critical evidence for a personal injury claim using various features of their smart phone. However, the force of an impact during an accident can send objects inside a car flying in all … Read More »
June 5, 2021 Preventing Heatstroke in Children Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues an important reminder to parents and caregivers on the various ways they can prevent heatstroke-related deaths in children. Since 1998, more than 900 children have died after being left or becoming trapped in hot vehicles. More than half of these cases resulted from adults forgetting … Read More »
May 12, 2021 What are the Dos and Don’ts of Scaffolding Safety? Many construction jobs involve building or repairing multistory structures. Temporary scaffolding is essential for positioning workers to perform this task. Working on scaffolding is difficult; however, if the proper scaffolding safety precautions are taken, it does not have to be dangerous. Employers are responsible for preventing jobsite situations that expose workers to unnecessary dangers. Likewise, … Read More »
May 8, 2021 Leading Causes of Deaths in the United States According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of deaths in the United States are heart disease, cancer, accidents (like car accidents and medical mistakes), chronic lower respiratory diseases, and stroke. In 2019, more than 1.7 million Americans died from a leading cause of death. While the numbers are tragic, … Read More »
May 7, 2021 Who is Liable if Minors Get Hurt? Each year, accidents injure thousands of children seriously enough to require a visit to the hospital emergency room. Studies indicate that the majority of pediatric personal injuries are due to falls or being struck by objects. Fortunately, most children are treated and released because their injuries are minor. Others suffer serious complications or lasting disability, … Read More »
May 5, 2021 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month This May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With the warmer weather already here, more and more motorcyclists are popping up on roadways across the country. Although motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles in the U.S., more than 5,100 riders and passengers are killed in deadly accidents each year. In order to … Read More »
April 28, 2021 Legal Responsibility in Automated Vehicle Crashes Self-driving vehicles, also known as automated or driverless cars, are becoming more commonplace. With their increasing popularity and growing numbers comes several questions about who and/or what, exactly, is responsible when a car accident happens. In light of the recent deadly Tesla crash that took place near Houston, Texas, many people are wondering if the … Read More »
