After surviving a car accident in Pennsylvania, a person might find themselves dealing with a stack of medical bills as well as loss of income from the weeks or months following the accident. For many people, seeking compensation from the insurance company is the next...
Car Accidents
Car accidents are typically caused by human error
Car accidents are among the top ten causes of death in the United States. Annually, 10 million crashes take place in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, and most motor vehicle accidents are caused by distracted driving and speeding. Why you should obey the posted...
4 mistakes to avoid after a car accident
A car accident can instantly make it harder for you to go about your daily life like normal, and serious accidents are common on the roads throughout Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2018 in Pennsylvania, an average of 352...
Teen driver safety a major concern in the summer months
The 100 deadliest days refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s a time when the number of deaths arising from teen driving crashes tends to go up. Pennsylvania residents should know that according to AAA, there were more than 8,300 such deaths...
Too many drivers unfamiliar with dangers of rural roads
Pennsylvania residents who drive on city streets most of the time may be unaware of the peculiar dangers that they could face on rural roads. Unfortunately, many simply assume that because rural roads are not so heavy with traffic, they must be safer. This can create...
Study finds subcompacts, sports cars have high fatal crash rate
iSeeCars.com, the automotive research firm, made a study of fatal car crash rates among model year 2013-2017 vehicles. Drivers in Pennsylvania who own a car from this period may be interested to hear that subcompacts and sports cars were almost twice as likely as all...
Defusing aggression in other drivers
Many Pennsylvania motorists are aggressive and even ready to vent their rage on other drivers who offend them. The following are a few tips for defusing that aggression in other drivers and preventing any road rage incidents. First and foremost, people should not...
Recognizing distracted driving in all its forms
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 3,166 fatalities due to distracted driving in 2017. More and more drivers in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are using smartphones and in-vehicle technology while on the road. While these are distracting...
Car accidents pose a threat on the road
Car accidents can lead to severe injuries and lifelong disabilities. Every year, thousands of people throughout Pennsylvania are injured in motor vehicle collisions, most of which could have been prevented by careful driving or following the rules of the road. Indeed,...
Roundabouts can improve safety at intersections
Many Pennsylvania drivers are aware of certain intersections that are prone to serious car crashes. In some places, roads with speed limits of up to 55 mph can come together with only a stop sign connecting them. These junction points can see serious car accidents...
