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...
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...
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...
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...
In Pennsylvania, pedestrian and bicycle accidents involving vehicles are common. These accidents are often caused by driver negligence. However, drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can all take steps to stay safe on the road. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents Drivers are...
Many media accounts of traffic accidents close with the statement “The investigation is continuing.” To a layperson, this statement seems mysterious. How can an investigation continue after the accident has happened and the debris cleared away? The answer is this: an...
Distracted driving gets a lot of attention, as it should, as it is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. But many people overlook the fact that drowsy driving is a factor in many motor vehicle accidents, as well. Many drivers on the road are...
The answer to this question is going to depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident and your recovery. But the answer is crucial to how you approach your case moving forward. After all, if you have an unrealistic expectation of what you can recover from your...
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...