With the start of a new year, government agencies are tasked with analyzing accident statistics from the previous year. For Pennsylvanians, it is important to take note of trends so they can be aware of what to watch out for when trying to stay safe. While some of the...
Workers who are stationed on Pennsylvania roadways doing maintenance, repairs and improvements are vulnerable to being hit by passing vehicles. This has long been a challenge that legislators and law enforcement sought to address. The most recent attempt involved...
Winter brings slippery conditions to Pennsylvania’s many narrow and winding roads. The chance of a motor vehicle accident increases during winter weather, and the injuries can be much more severe. While there are plenty of other states that experience more snow than...
While you are still recovering from your recent Thanksgiving meal, it is important to continue thinking of your loved ones as the holiday season continues to move forward. While it may be difficult conversations to have, this time of year is a great opportunity to...
When we are fatigued, we simply do not perform as well as we would if we were well-rested. Our reaction times slow, movements become more difficult and sometimes we can barely keep our eyes open. Fatigue can be dangerous in many situations, especially when we are...
For anyone who has ever been stuck in traffic around here, it may feel like we have some of the worst drivers in the United States. However, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, Pennsylvania does not even break the top 10 states with...
Distracted driving continues to be a safety hazard for Pennsylvania’s motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, over 3,100 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2020. Moreover, a more...
After you’ve been in a car accident, you have a lot of unexpected things to think about and take care of. If you do not need any immediate medical treatment, it may be easy to assume you do not have any injuries and focus on other things, such as repairing or...
Many people in Hazelton and the greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas work in jobs that require them to be in dangerous conditions For example, those who work at construction sites or for one of the many factories in the area have to be around heavy machinery and...
It’s common for parents to worry about their children once they reach driving age. After all, these inexperienced motorists can quickly become flummoxed when dealing with complicated and ever-changing traffic conditions. Making matters worse is the fact that your...