As winter is poised to affect every resident of Pennsylvania and the state’s millions of visitors annually, the transformed roads are going to necessitate an adjustment of everyone’s driving habits. Oftentimes, underneath picturesque blankets of snow are icy...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How does road rage cause car crashes?
In today’s fast-paced world, road rage is becoming increasingly prevalent, and its consequences can be more severe than one might think. From aggressive driving to dangerous confrontations between drivers, road rage can escalate to devastating car crashes....
Is texting and driving really that bad?
Many people use their phones while driving. Drivers may respond to texts, make calls or look at social media. Many drivers don’t think using their phones while driving is dangerous, especially when vehicles are stopped at red lights and stop signs. However, texting...
What is aggressive driving, and why is it dangerous?
Aggressive driving has become a significant concern on the roadways today because everybody seems to be in a hurry. Aggressive driving refers to a range of unsafe behaviors intended to gain an advantage over other drivers or express frustration on the road. These...
The outcome of a crash may depend on where it happens
There are many different factors that affect how people fare in a crash. How fast were the vehicles traveling? What type of accident was it? What types of vehicles were involved? But one thing that people sometimes overlook is simply where the accident occurs. As you...
Who is responsible for a rear-end collision in Pennsylvania?
A car accident can impact your life in a variety of ways. One of the most common types of accidents in Pennsylvanian roads is a rear-end collision. Basically, these accidents happen when a car rams into another car from behind. Rear-end collisions account for...
What if a driver who caused a wreck doesn’t have insurance?
Pennsylvania imposes multiple requirements on those who want to drive personal vehicles. People need to have a driver's license and to register their vehicles with the state. They also need to carry insurance. Ideally, in addition to fulfilling those basic...
Can you spot a drunk driver?
Nobody wants to encounter a drunk driver on the road, since that's an easy way to end up in an accident through no fault of your own. Fortunately, drunk drivers tend to be fairly easy to spot, especially when the signs are apparent. If you're on the alert, you may be...
Multi-vehicle debacle on I-81
As reported in newspapers, there was a five-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 81, causing two of the vehicles to burst into flames, one of which was a trailer hauling a full load of potatoes. Firefighters rushed to the scene to contain the blaze which kept traffic in both...
Lesser accidents in Pennsylvania during Memorial Day 2023
This past Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer in Pennsylvania, and it should come as no surprise that some irresponsible individuals had one drink too many while celebrating the holiday and caused a drunk driving accident. And while these types of crashes were...