Tailgaters can be a real nuisance on the roads. Their presence can leave you worrying about what’s behind you rather than focusing on what is going on ahead of you. Understanding how best to deal with a tailgater can be crucial to your safety. You may need to move...
A police report is often the first official document created after a car accident in Pennsylvania. While insurance adjusters rely on it, the report may contain errors. You can challenge an incorrect report, and addressing these mistakes helps protect a personal injury...
If you end up seriously hurt in a car crash, Pennsylvania law may allow you to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. Under the state’s hybrid insurance system, the type of policy you have or the severity of your injury determines your ability to recover...
There are noticeable trends in motor vehicle collisions. Those trends include locations where crashes occur and what types of crashes have the highest risk of injury or death. Timing is also a critical factor when looking at the likelihood of a serious wreck. Many...
States trying to address distracted driving often pass rules prohibiting mobile phone use. Most people are aware that texting while driving is unsafe. However, simply choosing not to handle a phone is not the same as remaining fully focused on the task of driving....
The rapidly changing weather conditions around Hazleton can turn familiar roads into dangerous terrain. A recent AccuWeather advisory for the Hazleton area warned of significant ice risks and sub‑freezing conditions. Those are exactly the kind of factors that...
Dashcams have become common on Pennsylvania roads. Many drivers install them for peace of mind, hoping video footage will protect them if a crash happens. After an accident, people may assume that dashcam footage will automatically support their claim. In reality,...
Car crashes are often the result of obvious misconduct. Motorists violate traffic statutes put in place for public safety. They exceed the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour or choose to drive after drinking. Such decisions can have catastrophic...
Sometimes, traffic on a specific road flows in the same direction. Other times, traffic intersects or moves in opposing directions. The choices of individual drivers and the type of road can directly influence the risk of different sorts of collisions. Most crashes...
When you purchase auto insurance, you face a critical decision: choosing between Full Tort and Limited Tort coverage. This choice determines your legal rights following an accident. Many drivers focus only on the premium savings but they fail to consider the profound...