Car crashes are traumatic events that take people by surprise. Immediately after an accident, you can't think clearly because your adrenaline pumps and your emotions peak. What you do in the aftermath, however, can determine your personal, legal and financial options....
What is emotional driving?
Operating a motor vehicle takes focus and care, and driving while under emotional strain can present just as much danger as driving drunk. ABC News notes that drivers distracted by strong emotions are ten times more likely to crash and that driving while sad, angry or...
What are some slip and fall dangers in summer?
Winter is not the only season with slip and fall risks, even though it often gets the most attention. Summer has just as much potential to throw hazards in your way that lead to a serious fall. Sliptech explains many people do not give much concern to slip and falls...
How does inattentional blindness impact driver safety?
Pennsylvania drivers face a myriad of distractions every day. These distractions come in many forms. This includes things people believe to be innocuous, like chatting with passengers. But did you know that focusing too much is a distraction, too? Today we will take a...
Why should I take photos after an accident?
An auto accident can be a devastating experience, both physically and emotionally. An accident can change your life in ways that you never expected, especially if it causes a severe injury. The last thing you want to do after an accident is to worry about taking...
Job-related changes and the risk of a traffic accident
Whether someone starts a new job, is fired, takes on a different work schedule or becomes overwhelmed by demanding tasks in the workplace, there are many ways in which people experience job-related changes. These changes are often very challenging and in some...
Pennsylvania traffic deaths hit all-time low in 2019
In 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced its lowest number of traffic deaths in a single year since it began keeping records in 1928. This is encouraging for drivers and passengers as well as decision-makers, who have invested significant funds...
What are the compensation laws for Pennsylvania car accidents?
After getting in a motor vehicle crash in Pennsylvania, you may worry that an injury someone else sustained is entirely your fault. Learning more about compensation laws can help you understand what you have to pay in damages. No fault option Pennsylvania allows you...
Three leading causes of motor vehicle accidents
In 2018, more than 36,500 people in the United States died in car accidents. In Pennsylvania alone, fatal crashes claimed the lives of more than 1,100 people. These numbers are lower than years past. Yet, they serve as a reminder that the roads could be safer. Many...
The elderly are more at risk for slip and fall accidents
While slipping and falling may not result in an injury for most young people, falling can be much more severe for people 65 and older. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults according to the Centers for Disease Control....
