Motor Vehicle Accidents

Distracted driving is consistently referenced as a cause of auto accidents in Pennsylvania and across the nation for a good reason: too many drivers are using their handheld devices behind the wheel. To address that, legislators and law enforcement are striving for...

Statistics are useful when determining how and why auto accidents happen. Policymakers often analyze data and trends to reduce their frequency. However, for Pennsylvania drivers, there might be a difference between what they witness on a regular basis and what state...

No one expects to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, accidents can occur in a split second and it is important to be prepared. What to do following an accident In the immediate aftermath of an accident, the first priority is your safety. Make sure...

If you’re reading this blog post, you probably understand the devastation that a truck accident can cause. Sure, your vehicle is probably totaled, but that pales in comparison to the physical, emotional and financial harm that you have experienced. It may take years...

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...

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...