Fatigue is a common issue among working adults. The need to balance full-time employment, family obligations and household maintenance can leave people without enough time to fulfill their obligations. When people spread themselves too thin, they may limit how much...
The emotional toll of an accident can linger on for years. Many people endure sleepless nights, anxiety, panic attacks or even a fear of driving long after the physical injuries heal. These mental struggles can be just as damaging as broken bones and bruises, but...
Electric and autonomous vehicles (AVs) are transforming the way Pennsylvanians drive. As these vehicles become more common, legal questions grow—especially when crashes happen. Who holds responsibility when a Tesla or self-driving vehicle causes an accident? To...
Rear-end accidents can be impossible to avoid. A driver may look in their rearview mirror and see that the crash is about to take place, but there’s no way for them to get out of the way in time. Some drivers who are injured in rear-end crashes develop PTSD, where...
Whiplash is often dismissed as a minor consequence of a motor vehicle accident, especially when symptoms do not appear right away. However, this soft tissue injury to the neck can lead to lasting complications if not promptly identified and treated. Even in a...
Although most people want to avoid car crashes, they may still engage in conduct that increases their risk of a wreck. For example, quite a few people handle their phones while driving. Others might decline to use their turn signals or perform rolling stops at busy...
There are many driving hazards, some of which are easier to avoid than others. For instance, both texting and driving and impaired driving are major issues that cause numerous car accidents every year. But both of them could easily be avoided if drivers simply made...
Being involved in a car accident is already stressful enough, but finding out the other driver doesn’t have insurance can feel like a nightmare. While it may seem like a dead end, there are still ways to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. Understanding...
Drivers have a duty to ensure they’re driving safely, which means they’re following all applicable traffic laws. One of these is that they’re driving at a speed that’s safe. In many cases, that means complying with the speed limit. There may be times when the speed...
There’s clearly an issue with how well people believe they can drive. When asked to rate their driving ability, the majority of people—up to 80% in some studies—claim that they are above-average drivers. They think they are skilled and proficient in a way that the...