Parents visiting Penn State for a weekend of football and get-togethers with their children usually spend a good deal of time walking on and near campus. Visitors must be especially mindful of walking in unfamiliar areas. Here are four common reasons for serious accidents that occur between motor vehicles and pedestrians. Intersection accidents Signaled crosswalks
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Motorcycle accidents and severe scarring
If you enjoy riding a motorcycle, the risk of an accident is always present when you are on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,985 people died in motorcycle crashes during 2018. When a collision occurs, many different consequences often arise for victims, from broken bones to brain trauma and financial hardships resulting
Knee injuries among the most common problems after falls
When people fall, the greatest fear they may have is hitting their heads or breaking bones. Death also remains a very real danger, especially from great heights. The older someone is, the greater the concerns he or she may have about making a full recovery. One 2016 study found that when people suffer falls, ankles suffered
The impacts of a tragic event on the Penn State campus
A visit or enrollment to a college should not result in harm for a student or a parent. A Penn State case where a student died in a fraternity hazing incident continues to have reverberations on the campus. Reforms made after a settlement could increase the safety of those on the campus. Changes designed to
Should you take whiplash injury seriously?
As a parent visiting your college student in Pennsylvania, you have to traverse some crowded and potentially risky roads. The speed limit around Penn State is not set high, but getting into a crash here can still result in serious injuries. One such injury you may suffer from is whiplash. You may have heard rumors
Child care regulations, learning pods and safety
With the current exceptions to the norm regarding school attendance and gatherings, many parents are having to make alternate arrangements for their children who would normally be attending school daily through the week. This necessity has led to some changes in the regulations for those who provide child care. Under regular circumstances, Pennsylvania laws set
Know the Pennsylvania laws for teen drivers
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, more Americans ages 16 to 24 die in auto accidents than from any other cause. In response to this issue, the state has established special guidelines for young drivers. Review the Pennsylvania restricted license laws with your child before he or she starts driving. Learner’s permit Pennsylvania teens can apply
Red-light traffic fatalities reach a 10-year high
When you pull up to a stoplight in Pennsylvania, you may notice other motorists using their phones, talking to other passengers or otherwise not paying attention to the road. This is a common problem across Pennsylvania, and so much so that the state ranks ninth in the nation in terms of the number of people
Advanced safety features fail to protect pedestrians
As technology continues to play a bigger role in new vehicles today, many features focus on improving safety for drivers and others on the road. Consumers may add things like forward collision warning systems, lane-keeping assistance features and more to their new car, truck or sport utility vehicle purchases. When it comes to accident prevention,
Premises liability protections for victims
Premises liability is an area of the law that keeps those injured on the property of another safe. This is important for victims injured in a slip and fall accident or other type of accident for which premises liability legal protections may apply to be familiar with. Premises liability basics Premises liability protections are based on