February 23, 2019 Two-Thirds of Philly Drivers Use Their Phones in Cars Despite knowing how dangerous it is to use mobile phones while driving, a recent survey shows that two-thirds of Philly drivers admit doing it when they should be focusing on the road. Researchers assert that smartphones – and their apps for music, navigation, and so much more – have made it even more difficult for … Read More »
February 13, 2019 Pennsylvania Snow Removal Law for Vehicles Pennsylvania drivers will face dangerous snow and ice conditions on the roadways this winter. Many drivers fail to recognize hazardous driving conditions start when a driver fails to properly remove ice and snow from their vehicles prior to operation, this is considered driver negligence. Driving with an obstructed view or having ice or snow unexpectedly … Read More »
February 12, 2019 Work Zones and Self-Driving Cars Despite the fatal incident involving a female pedestrian in Arizona just last year, Pennsylvania’s legislature is now allowing Uber Technologies to test its self-driving vehicles on public roadways in Pittsburgh. Although the state has created stringent rules for Uber to abide by this time around, the pedestrian’s death, as well as some other points of … Read More »
February 7, 2019 New Study on Screen Time and Kids The early results from a recent $300 million National Institute of Health (NIH) study indicate that children who log a certain amount of screen time undergo certain brain changes, some of which the researchers worry could be damaging. What Counts as “Screen Time”? Screen time is anything someone does in front of a screen, like … Read More »
February 4, 2019 Talking to Teens and Young Adults About Drinking Underage drinking is an important topic – especially since millions of young adults (18 to 22-years-old) are unaware that alcohol consumption and drinking in excess can result in fatal consequences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that alcohol is a factor in more than 4,300 deaths of people under the age of … Read More »
February 1, 2019 Even Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous There are plenty of fun things to do in the snow with your family, friends, and other loved ones – but it is also important to remember that the cold can actually be dangerous, and that it is necessary to take precautions. Even something as simple as shoveling after a snowfall can result in serious … Read More »
January 29, 2019 February is American Heart Month Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death and disability across the globe. Here in the United States, the first ever American Heart Month was observed more than 50 years ago. This year, the longstanding and federally designated event continues to remind individuals just how important it is to focus on their cardiovascular … Read More »
January 22, 2019 Inadequate Parking Leads to Safety Issue Insufficient parking for commercial trucks can become more than a mere nuisance for drowsy truck drivers. When a drowsy truck driver is unable to find a safe place to park and rest, serious tractor trailer accidents leading to catastrophic injuries can occur. Lack of Parking for Truck Drivers Commercial truck drivers are subject to federal … Read More »
January 13, 2019 CDC Reports: Opioid Overdoses According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were more than 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017 – and the agency says synthetic opioids (e.g. Fentanyl) were involved in nearly 50,000 of them. Even more horrifying is that the number of opioid-related drug overdoses continues to grow, and Pennsylvania was one of … Read More »
