You may have heard that auto accidents increase during the summer months. Why exactly are June, July and August so dangerous for motorists? Review the factors behind the data so you can stay safe on the road. Increased traffic Whether you prefer to spend your weekends...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
A driver’s playlist may put you at risk
Because sitting in traffic and driving long distances can be boring, many drivers listen to music to pass the time. While there is nothing wrong with preferring certain styles of music, drivers must be careful about their musical selections. A recent study found that...
Top causes of car accidents in Pennsylvania
National Safety Council data revealed that Pennsylvania’s 2020 traffic fatalities decreased by 13% compared to the first five months of 2019. Rather than a greater number of the state’s motorists embracing safer driving habits, the stay-at-home orders issued during...
How to document the scene after a crash
A car crash is an unexpected event, but knowing what to do in the aftermath of a wreck may help you advocate for yourself should the case wind up in court. Not all injuries experienced in car wrecks are apparent right away. You may, too, find damage to your vehicle...
Avoid saying sorry after a motor vehicle accident
After a car accident, your first instinct might be to apologize to the other drivers involved. Stress and emotions are high after a crash and in the moment, it might make sense to try to connect with the other individuals. As an empathetic person, you might feel...
How to seek compensation after an uninsured motorist hits you
Car accidents can lead to serious hassles. Yet, most are straightforward to deal as so long as the other motorists involved carry auto insurance. If an uninsured or underinsured driver collides with you, though, you will likely worry you have limited options for...
4 post-accident social media best practices
Virtually everyone seems to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or another social media platform. While there is usually nothing inherently wrong with connecting with your followers on social media, you must be careful with what you post in the aftermath of a car...
What 5 things should you do after a car crash?
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...
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...