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...
The Safe Roads Act of 2019 was presented for consideration by three members of the House of Representatives on July 16. If passed, it may prevent commercial truck accidents on highways throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the nation. It would require that new...
Generally speaking, there’s only one thing you need to know about drowsy driving: It’s extremely dangerous. If you ever find yourself drowsy when behind the wheel, it’s best to move to safety and think long and hard about what to do next. According to the Centers for...
Truckers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere could soon be able to drive more hours each day, according to media reports. Apparently, the White House is considering a proposal to ease hours-of-service rules that are meant to prevent truck driver fatigue. According to the...
Even with strict laws in place, distracted driving remains a problem throughout the entire country. There will always be people who fall prey to distractions when driving, which increases the likelihood of causing an accident. Understanding the top causes of...
Seven million surgical procedures are performed every year in Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. In some cases, patients may develop post-operative complications like pneumonia, infections, sepsis, cardiovascular conditions and stroke. Now, a study published in...
It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling across Pennsylvania or across the country, a summer road trip can be an enjoyable experience. However, if you’re involved in any type of trouble on the road, such as an accident, your good time will come to an end. There are a...
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,...
Statistics show that speeding contributes to most truck accidents in Pennsylvania and across the country. For example, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding played a role in 94% of all traffic accidents in 2015. The agency also says...
If you come to find that you require surgery to address a medical concern, it’s important to learn as much as possible about the many surgeons who can perform the procedure. The information you collect will help you make a confident decision that gives you peace of...