In Pennsylvania, the threat posed by texting and driving is all too real. Distracted driving due to smartphone use can dramatically escalate the risk of a dangerous car accident, and insurance companies are taking the risk into account. One unit of a major insurance...
As your parents age, you may feel the responsibility to help them with the estate planning process. While this can be a challenge for all parties involved, if it’s something you need to do you should take immediate action. There are many things you can do to start the...
Aggressive drivers are unavoidable in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, so it’s up to other drivers to not aggravate them even more and put everyone on the road at risk. The first step is to stay calm and not give in to road rage. Listening to soothing music could relieve...
Your spouse got hit by a distracted driver. Your family is now facing lost income, high medical bills and a lot of other costs. Even though you’re relieved that doctors say your spouse will recover, everything is certainly not okay. What you keep turning over in your...
Pennsylvania drivers may be interested in learning that a measure that would require all trucks to have guardrails installed on their trailers went through Congress. Called the Stop Underrides Act of 2017, the measure would make underride guards, which are optional...
The winter of 2018 has been a fierce one. Pennsylvania drivers need to be prepared if they get caught in inclement weather. The national auto association AAA offers some safe driving tips for winter weather in the United States. Some of the below tips are solid...
As your parents age, it is normal to take on greater responsibility to care for them. If you have concerns about how to help your aging parents manage their resources and stay on top of their obligations, you’re not alone. It is wise to consider the primary...
Medical malpractice is devastating for patients. If you are receiving medical care of any kind, you’ll want to cover your bases by being proactive when dealing with doctors and surgeons. After all, medical professionals are not immune to mistakes, and medical errors...
Trips and slips on dangerous property unfortunately happen year-round in Pennsylvania, but the risk is especially high during the winter months. Property owners are obligated to address known hazards like pot holes, inadequate lighting, faulty stairways and ice and...
Pennsylvania truck drivers may be interested to learn that equipping large commercial vehicles with video-enhanced safety technology could prevent up to 63,000 trucking accidents each year. A study from the AAA Foundation for Truck Safety showed that the benefits of...