As with many other activities, riding a motorcycle for the first time can be very difficult. Some people may have dreamed about becoming a motorcyclist for years and finally decided to turn their dream into a reality. However, if a motorcyclist is inexperienced,...
Year: 2018
When drivers ignore the right of way
Motor vehicle collisions may happen for any number of reasons, but driver behavior plays a key role in a lot of accidents. Irresponsible driving takes many forms and occurs in far more ways than driving under the influence and going over the speed limit. For example,...
Hunting season and the risk of a car crash
In many parts of the country, fall means the arrival of hunting season. While hunters may look forward to this time of the year, it is very important to be aware of some of the different risks associated with hunting season. Aside from firearm mishaps, things may go...
Recovering from a drunk driving crash
Any traffic accident can be tough, but some are especially devastating, such as drunk driving accidents which involve an inebriated driver who never should have been on the road. Sadly, these wrecks continue to happen at an alarming rate and the risk of a drunk...
How can I protect my family while cooking this holiday season?
Families all over Southwestern Pennsylvania are gearing up for a joyous holiday season. For home chefs, this means whipping up delicious meals for friends and family, including turkey and all the trimmings. If you plan on hosting a holiday gathering in your home this...
5 tips to keep your child safe at the bus stop
Last week, a second-grader in Pennsylvania was hit by a vehicle while waiting at the bus stop and died. The bus driver found him when the bus arrived at the stop. It was the fifth time in three days that vehicles injured or killed students at a bus stop. According to...
E-Scooters bring controversy and safety challenges
Pennsylvania is just one of many states to embrace the presence of electric scooters. More than 65 cities across the country, including Pittsburgh and soon Philadelphia, have adopted the use of e-scooter rideshares. The scooters allow commuters and tourists to...
Sulfuric acid truck crashes, sending 3 people to the hospital
A scary accident in Pennsylvania involved a truck with a load of sulfuric acid, and it ended with multiple people on the way to the hospital. The accident happened on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in the westbound lanes. The two vehicles that crashed were between...
What makes someone a “bad” driver?
Sometimes sharing the road with other drivers is a matter of life and death. Fatal motor vehicle accidents have led to thousands of funerals each year in the state of Pennsylvania. Drivers of various ages and experience levels share the road with only an obligation to...
What are the top considerations in a buy-sell agreement?
Buy-sell agreements are a critical component of any partnership agreement. Designed to weather the kinds of life changes that can disrupt a business, these agreements can provide mutual financial protection. To get the most benefit out of a buy-sell agreement with...