Winter driving conditions are often treacherous in Pennsylvania, but there are measures drivers can take to greatly increase their chances of reaching their destinations safely. Many winter accidents involve vehicles that have been poorly maintained, and motorists who...
Year: 2020
Were you injured in a truck accident?
While large commercial trucks share the same roadways as passenger car drivers in Pennsylvania, they operate under a different set of rules. Truck-specific safety regulations such as reduced speed limits and driving hour limitations were put in place to mitigate...
Road risk: How to reduce the chances of an accident
Car accidents are a common occurrence, and no matter how big or small, they can be devastating for a person or business to go through. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind the things needed to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while driving. The following...
First three to six minutes of driving can be especially unsafe
Car trips under 10 minutes long are among the most dangerous, according to a study from the telematics provider Dolphin Technologies. The results of the study should intrigue drivers in Pennsylvania, especially those who habitually use their car for short trips....
Can you receive compensation after a road rage incident?
Every driver in Pennsylvania has experienced road rage at some point. Sometimes you're the one dealing with road rage when traffic is slow and the people in front of you won't get out of your way. Other times, you're dealing with an aggressive driver who pulls out in...
Daylight saving time affects driving dangers
Pennsylvania is among the many states that adjust their clock for daylight savings time. When the annual "fall back" happens, darkness comes even sooner. That leaves many people driving home from work under nighttime driving conditions, which can increase the odds of...
What do people need to know about spinal cord injuries?
A spinal cord injury is one of the most debilitating injuries that can befall someone in Pennsylvania. Spinal injuries have been known to cause full paralysis, loss of motor functions, extreme pain and other issues. If you suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone...
Vital steps to take after a car accident
Maybe you suffered serious injuries in a car accident in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The shock and the stress can easily lead victims to omit certain important steps after the crash. Below is a summary of what victims ideally should be able to do immediately following...
Dealing with insurance companies after a car crash
If you have a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may be unsure about your next steps. After all, just dealing with the medical aftermath of a serious crash can be overwhelming, especially alongside property damage, time away from work and canceled events and...
Auto accidents and TMJ injuries
Due to the fact that most people commute to work or school in a car, the likelihood of being involved in an auto accident is high. Because of these odds, researchers and medical professionals have spent a lot of time studying one of the most common injuries you can...