December 18, 2020 Uber and Lyft Contribute to Growing Accident Numbers According to a study from the University of Chicago and Rice University, popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are directly linked to growing rates of annual traffic deaths and injuries. Overall, ridesharing services have caused as many as 1,100 additional crash fatalities each year. Data shows that higher levels of traffic congestion and reduced … Read More »
December 17, 2020 What Steps Should I Take to Prepare My Car for Winter? Winter officially begins on December 21, but certain parts of the country are already experiencing freezing temperatures, as well as snow, ice, and freezing rain. Driving during these extreme weather conditions can be treacherous, particularly if a motorist has not taken the necessary steps to prepare their vehicle for winter. Drivers who have not already … Read More »
December 16, 2020 What Should I Know About Power Tool Accidents? Power tools help workers perform tasks more efficiently because electricity, compressed air, steam, or an internal combustion engine powers them. Unlike hammers and other implements that are operated manually, power tools have a component that controls the movement of the tool. These components are capable of applying immense force to get a job done. However, … Read More »
December 14, 2020 Passenger Vehicles: Collisions with Semi-Trucks and Tractor-Trailers Approximately 38,800 people died in car crashes last year, according to early estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC). Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, which can weigh up to several tons and travel at high rates of speed, were involved in 11% of fatalities. Collisions between passenger vehicles and trucks can be disastrous. For example, the National … Read More »
December 8, 2020 Clothing Fire Safety for Senior Citizens According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Americans over the age of 65-years-old are the most at-risk age group for dying in a fire. Despite only accounting for 16% of the general population, senior citizens account for more than three-quarters of all clothing fire-related fatalities. The majority of deadly … Read More »
December 3, 2020 Drive Safe This Holiday Season Although drunk and impaired driving is a national problem year-round, it becomes even more commonplace during the holidays. To combat this problematic trend, each holiday season, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a month long awareness campaign entitled “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” aimed at reducing drunk and impaired driving rates in … Read More »
November 23, 2020 Is It Safe to Travel This Thanksgiving? Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Millions of Americans travel near and far to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. However, making holiday plans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be difficult, confusing, and stressful. COVID-19 cases are starting to climb again in certain parts of the … Read More »
November 18, 2020 Preventing Tragedies at Train Crossings Did you know that it is illegal to be on or near train tracks in a vehicle unless you are at a designated crossing? This is because train accidents can cause deadly injuries. In fact, people are injured or killed at train crossings in the United States every day. According to the National Highway Transportation … Read More »
November 12, 2020 Philly Traffic Fatalities Highest in 23 Years Philadelphia road deaths have skyrocketed in 2020, increasing by 60% since last year. One hundred twenty (120) people have died from traffic accidents so far, which represents the highest number the city has seen since 1997. These accidents not only affect drivers, but also affects bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. According to the city’s updated numbers, … Read More »
