Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Distracted driving is dangerous for everyone on the roadways which is why drivers needs to ensure they refrain from distracted driving. Distracted drivers may be liable to victims for whatever harm they cause in a car accident. Texting while driving is prohibited in Pennsylvania. Texting while driving is considered the most dangerous form of distracted

After a heavy snowfall, drivers in the Penn State area may be cautious to avoid ice and snow on the road. However, snowfall isn’t limited to the roadways. For those who keep their car outside, a heavy snowfall can completely cover their vehicle. Some of these people will take care to clear their car of

All motor vehicle accidents seem to have their own unique elements of tragedy. A recent collision between a pedestrian and Pittsburgh Port Authority bus invokes the tragedy of a young life cut short and the emotional loss suffered by her family. The victim was walking along De Soto Street near the University of Pittsburgh campus at approximately

The opioid crisis has come to impact the nation’s roadways. From 1993 to 2016, the number of drivers who were deemed at fault for a crash and found with opioids in their system went from 2% to 7.1%. Residents of Pennsylvania should know that in fatal two-car accidents, the responsible driver is two times likelier

Pennsylvania residents should know that there are three types of distractions they can experience while driving: cognitive, visual and manual distractions. While calling, texting and using in-vehicle technology can raise the risk for a crash, the same goes for activities like eating, changing the radio station and talking with passengers. Distracted driving crashes kill nine

Oct. 20 to 26, 2019, was designated as Teen Driver Safety Week. Coinciding with this event, researchers from Michigan State University published the results of a study involving teen drivers and the distractions they are prone to. Parents in Pennsylvania will want to take note and warn their teens about the danger of distracted driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that aggressive driving incidents that lead to fatal automobile accidents have increased significantly in New Jersey and across the country. One survey about aggressive driving found that 80 percent of the respondents admitted to being angry on the road, and drivers reported honking, yelling and tailgating on purpose.

Truck drivers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country are allowed to work for 14 hours per day and drive for up to 11 per day. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for ways to give drivers more flexibility as to how they perform their duties. This is in spite of the

Pennsylvania drivers may be interested to learn that the advancing technology that’s being put into vehicles may make driving more difficult or challenging for older people. In many cases, the new technology results in distracted driving that increases crash risks. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of

Human error is the main contributing factor in the majority of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Pennsylvania. A large number of these accidents are considered minor, and there is minimal damage. However, thousands of more serious accidents lead to fatalities every year. One of the most common causes of motor vehicle collisions is distracted