Distractions inside of a motor vehicle while moving is one of the most common causes of auto accidents in Pennsylvania. Even drivers who have no passengers can become distracted in a variety of ways ranging from listening to the radio to the use of a cellphone. This...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Does winter bring more hazards on the road?
Drivers benefit when they navigate the roads with caution under any conditions. However, when winter arrives in Pennsylvania, snow, ice and other hazards make driving more dangerous. Certain driving behaviors could make hazardous winter road conditions even worse,...
Is an older motorist in your household fit to drive?
As the senior citizen population grows in the United States, it’s an important time to address highway safety concerns related to some of your older loved ones. Getting older doesn’t mean someone shouldn’t drive, but it’s vital to identify any red flags over their...
Distracted teens and fatal car crashes
Distracted driving is one of those problems that seems to be resistant to any type of solution. Legal penalties might curb certain activities, but others simply rush in to fill the void. Whether they are texting, talking, eating or grooming, teen drivers are...
What protections do you have after a hit-and-run accident?
After your recent auto accident, you likely assumed that the driver who hit you would stop. Yet, rather than follow through with their legal responsibility, they might have fled the scene. If this happened, you will likely worry about whether you will receive fair...
The common injuries sustained in car accidents
There are countless causes of car accidents on the road. According to the CDC, over three million people are injured non-fatally in motor vehicle accidents each year. Just as with the causes of car accidents, the injuries resulting from collisions can vary widely and...
4 safety measures that can help your teen driver
Getting your teenager ready for the road and sharing all the rules and hazards of driving can be nerve-racking. But there are measures you can take to ensure they are as prepared as they can be. Here are four safety tips to help your teen become an alert and...
Just how common are car-train accidents?
You might think you don't have to worry too much about trains on your daily commute, but the truth is accidents at railroad crossings are more common than most people realize. In the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train roughly every three hours. What’s more,...
Cold Weather Driving Safety
As the seasons start to change in Pennsylvania most drivers know that cold weather is coming soon, and your driving habits will need to adjust. Driving in the snow and ice presents a variety of new challenges for commuters and others on the roads in the winter and...
Montgomery County leads the state in distracted driving tickets
It looks like Montgomery County and Harrisburg lead the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in something nobody should be proud of: distracted drivers. According to statistics released earlier this summer by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, police issued...