Truck accidents are on the rise throughout Pennsylvania. There are more trucks on the road these days, raising the risk of accidents and increasing their number. This situation is only going to grow worse in the coming years as the amount of economic activity expands...
Truck Accidents
The “100 deadliest days” are dangerous for everyone
When getting behind the wheel of a car, you do your best to avoid car accidents. You pay attention to the rules of the road, you don't engage in distracted driving, and you're aware of what other drivers are doing around you. In spite of all you do to avoid an...
Why are some truck accidents so complex?
Truck accidents could lead to horrific injuries and massive property damage. Physics comes into play when a semi-truck crashes into smaller vehicles, and the crash might not be the only source of damage. Trucks traveling on Pennsylvania roads could present many...
When punitive damages could be justified after an accident
Accident injury claims are usually restricted in value to the amount of insurance maintained by a primarily negligent driver, but in some instances, there can be extensive insurance protection and even personal assets to attach when total damages exceed coverage....
The dangers of driving in winter weather
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...
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...
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...
Truckers who drink more coffee may be more likely to crash
With truckers working long hours every day, it makes sense that a lot of them would try to stay awake with coffee. One study, however, has tentatively linked high amounts of coffee use over the long term with a greater risk for an accident. If you were injured in a...
Sleep deprivation in commercial drivers is a dangerous issue
When you don't get enough sleep, it can affect the health of your brain and everything you do. Being tired can make it harder for you to make good decisions or react quickly when the situation requires an immediate response. If you have ever wound up behind the wheel...