Police officers have the authority to issue tickets and possibly even arrest those who drive poorly and cause crashes. Some drivers are likely already aware that the state can pursue reckless driving charges against those who display a wanton disregard for the safety...
While the weather here in northeastern Pennsylvania has remained unusually warm this fall, it won’t be long before the long, cold months set in. Each season presents its own set of driving hazards that can cause drivers and their passengers to suffer injuries — or...
Modern vehicles are much safer than the cars and trucks of the past. Car accidents are still one of the top reasons for fatalities in the United States, with roughly 40,000 people losing their lives every year. But the numbers used to be higher in the 1970s,...
One of the most catastrophic injuries that can occur in a car crash is damage to the spinal cord. Many people who have this type of injury deal with lifelong changes that make life much more different. Not all spinal cord injuries are the same. There are many factors...
When filing a car accident claim, especially in states with no-fault insurance laws, meeting the "serious injury" threshold is crucial. This legal standard determines whether an injured party can pursue a claim for damages beyond what personal injury protection (PIP)...
To avoid tailgating, it is a good idea to pay attention to your following distance. As a rule of thumb, you want to keep three seconds between vehicles. Just look for a street sign or another stationary object. Watch the car ahead of you until it passes that object,...
The thrill of independence often accompanies a teenager’s first taste of freedom: getting a driver's license. While this milestone is undoubtedly exciting, it also marks a significant responsibility. Car accidents are a leading cause of death among teens, making it...
Pennsylvania has joined the majority of states in having a law that prohibits the use of hand-held phones and other electronic devices while driving. This June, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the law, which is named for a man who was killed by a driver who struck him as...
Pennsylvania is filled with farmland. That means there are a lot of roads that pass through rural areas. While drivers typically think of rural roads as somewhat safer than urban ones, the opposite is actually true. While only 19% of the U.S. population as a whole...
In every car accident claim, someone ultimately has to accept the blame – and the liability – for what happened. A lot of times, exactly how an accident occurred and who was at fault can be a matter of contention between the parties involved, especially if it seems...