When you saw the other vehicle heading toward you, you knew that you were going to be involved in a crash. You couldn’t have known how bad it would be, though. When you finally woke up, you were in a hospital room. You were alone, so you called a nurse and soon found...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Dump truck leaves road and strikes pedestrian in Pennsylvania
As a pedestrian who enjoys walking around your city, you never expect a vehicle to come up onto the sidewalk. There is a curb that is generally painted for visibility, and you feel like there is plenty of space for vehicles to correct themselves. Unfortunately, some...
The 3 categories of distracted driving
All motorists in Pennsylvania have probably done it at some point — distracted driving. It can take many forms, everything from eating a messy cheeseburger in the car to singing along to our favorite songs on the radio to changing the destination on the GPS, just to...
Tips for avoiding accidents with animals on the road
Pennsylvania’s wooded terrain is home to a considerable amount of wildlife. That can be a problem in the springtime for drivers when deer with young families are on the move. A chance encounter with a deer or some other critter crossing the road can lead to a serious...
Car chase leads to 3 injuries in Pennsylvania
Although they are not unreasonably common, car accidents are a fact of life in Pennsylvania. Some collisions are minor, sometimes called fender benders, and the only real consequences are a call to the insurance agent and a trip to the body shop. But a few crashes in...
Whiplash injuries are common in motor vehicle accidents
One of the most pressing concerns for injured motor vehicle accident victims is missing work during recovery. In most cases, financial hardship is the main impetus for personal injury lawsuits centered on motor vehicle accidents. Victims need to pay their bills while...
Disturbing facts about driving while impaired
All American states have a vast amount of statistics about motor vehicle accidents caused by impaired driving. As those of us who live and work in Pennsylvania already know, this state has its own share of crashes caused by alcohol and drugs. With all of the...
Speeding is still a top cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Discussions about fatal motor vehicle accidents typically revolve around intoxication and distraction. However, there are many other reasons these accidents occur. One cause that has plagued American roadways since the invention of motor vehicles involves driving much...
What can drivers do to prevent drowsy driving?
Drowsiness can have many impacts on a person. In certain contexts, these impacts can create major dangers. This includes when an individual is behind the wheel.As is the case with drunk driving and distracted driving, drowsy driving poses major accident risks. A...
Are you following these tips to prevent a car accident?
You know you could be part of a car accident even if you do nothing wrong. You also know that there are tips you can follow to enhance your safety, all with the idea of preventing trouble on the road.Here are four tips that can help prevent a car accident:Focus on...