Distracted driving has been around longer than most might assume, going back as far as the 1950s with car radios. However, distracted driving has gained more attention since the introduction of cellphones and texting. Drivers in Pennsylvania should know some...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Is it dangerous to eat while driving?
Numerous activities fall into various categories of driving distractions. Whether they are cognitive distractions, manual distractions or visual distractions, these activities prevent a driver from safely operating a motor vehicle on city streets, county roads and...
10 common types of driving distractions
Every driver across the nation has been guilty of it at some point. Any activity that removes focus from the road for even an instant can be considered a distraction. From taking a sip of coffee during a boring morning commute to getting involved in a lengthy...
Reducing the rising number of truck accidents
Truck drivers who frequently travel across Pennsylvania and other U.S. states are becoming increasingly aware that accidents involving large trucks have been rising year on year. Larger trucks can weigh in excess of 10,000 pounds, which means that accidents involving...
How car crash victims handle insurance claims
A car accident in Pennsylvania has left you dealing with injuries and all kinds of anxieties. You’re also dealing with the insurance companies, and things may become complicated. The following is an overview of how victims are to handle insurance claims. Insurance...
2019 crash fatality numbers decrease, though only by 2%
According to the latest estimates from the National Safety Council, 2019 may have seen a decrease in car crash fatalities in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., though it’s only a 2% decrease when compared to 2018 and a 4% one from 2017. Around 38,800 people died in...
Distracted driving is about more than cell phones
When people in Southwestern Pennsylvania think of distracted driving, the first image to come to mind might be a person texting and driving, surfing the internet or even just talking on the phone. As we’ve learned over the recent years, texting and driving is indeed a...
What causes a semi-truck to jackknife?
Southwestern Pennsylvania residents have come upon many instances of a jackknifed semi. These accidents can be serious and cause major issues on our roadways. Any accident involving a semitruck often has serious injuries due to the size difference of a passenger car...
How victims of distracted drivers are protected
Distracted driving can hurt everyone which is why victims of distracted drivers should be familiar with the personal injury legal protections to help them when they have been harmed by a careless or negligent distracted driver. Personal injury legal protections can...
Hour of service regulation violation can cause truck accident
A significant portion of a trucker’s salary is based on the number of miles he or she drives. This, in conjunction with tight deadlines imposed by employers, can push truckers to their physical limits while on the road. This can lead to excessive fatigue, which, in...