September 7, 2022

The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a 73-page report that shows a disproportionate rate of traffic fatalities on rural roads. The report titled, America’s Rural Roads: Beautiful and Deadly, highlighted some shocking statistics. Continue reading to find out what they are and how you can stay safe while traveling through scenic Pennsylvania.  What the Study Found Based on…

August 16, 2022

While more and more cars with automated driving systems are hitting the road, when these vehicles get into accidents with other motorists it can lead to complexities in any subsequent injury claim. One of the primary issues that may arise in an accident involving a self-driving vehicle is who should be held at fault for the accident. Automakers Misrepresent Self-Driving…

August 14, 2022

If you are riding on a public transit bus, you might be injured while you are standing or walking to a seat when the bus driver suddenly accelerates the vehicle, causing you to fall and injure yourself. But do you have any rights to recover compensation for your injuries in a fall that occurred when the bus driver suddenly accelerated?…

July 27, 2022

Teaching your children how to navigate streets and intersections as a pedestrian will help keep them safe as they get older. Young children obviously need to learn how to assess what routes to take as a pedestrian and when it is safe to cross roads. Below are several important pedestrian road safety tips that you may want to consider teaching…

July 15, 2022

Many of us need to drive daily to get to work or school. But daily driving can become a frustrating experience in urban and suburban areas. If you find yourself in busy or heavy traffic, you should keep a few basic safety tips in mind to help reduce your risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident.  Be Alert The…

June 8, 2022

The summer season means many of us will be out driving and hitting the road for vacation. Before you set off for a road trip, here are some tips to keep in mind to keep yourself and those driving with you safe this summer.  Check Your Vehicle Before Setting Off Prior to any long road trip in the summer, you…

June 2, 2022

With Memorial Day Weekend behind us, we are now into the unofficial summer season that lasts from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Summer is the time of year that young kids get to be outside and active all day, enjoying the warm weather and no school. However, parents should be aware of some of the risks that come with summertime…

June 1, 2022

While summer means the opportunity for kids to get outside and enjoy themselves, it also means the risk of accidents and injuries for young people. Here are five of the most common summer injuries suffered by kids and tips parents can follow to help prevent these accidents and injuries.  Bicycle Accident Injuries The warmer weather means kids are more likely…

May 28, 2022

A recent report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) showed an increase in pedestrian accidents in 2021, signaling the highest its ever been in 40 years. According to the report, pedestrian deaths increased by a record 11.5% percent.  What’s Causing the Increase?  The study shows that certain reckless driving behaviors such as speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving…

May 20, 2022

A recent report published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety concluded that women have a higher risk than men of being injured in car accidents of equal severity. The report cites several factors as potentially contributing to the disparity in car accident injury rates between women and men. There are steps women can take to help keep themselves safer…