Helmet use helps determine how likely you are to suffer a head injury in a motorcycle crash. However, other variables also factor in and impact your chances of suffering a serious injury in a Pennsylvania motorcycle wreck. Whether you are the person driving the bike...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How to reduce your distracted driving risk
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is a major responsibility. You have an obligation to yourself, your passengers and other drivers on the road to give your full attention to what you are doing. Distracted driving can cause you to either make a mistake that causes...
How can cyclists protect themselves?
Following a bicycle accident, you likely face severe injuries compared to the driver. While drivers have to take precautions when on the road, there are also ways for bicyclists to reduce the risk of severe injuries. According to the NHTSA, over 900 bicyclists died in...
What is the most dangerous time to drive?
There are various hazards that all drivers should be aware of on the road at all times. Often, collisions happen because of driver error or due to traffic conditions. According to the National Safety Council, nighttime is one of the most dangerous driving times....
How does distraction factor into crashes?
Distractions serve as one of the biggest dangers that drivers face on a daily basis. It affects drivers no matter their age, gender, experience levels or more. What about distractions pose such a big risk, though? How do distractions factor into crashes? Types of...
Road rage and aggressive driving: What you should know
If you have felt angry while behind the wheel, you are certainly not alone. A surprising 80% of American motorists admit that they have felt enraged while driving at least once within the past year. The aggressive behaviors that accompany enraged driving endanger the...
Reckless driving, traffic deaths on the rise in Pennsylvania
Traffic deaths are piling up on Pennsylvania’s roadways, and many fatal crashes taking place across Pennsylvania and the nation share similar characteristics in common. The increase in traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania mirrors national trends. This raises questions...
The deadliest types of big truck accidents
Tragically, collisions with big rigs are often the result of a negligent driver or trucking company and the consequences are devastating. If you lost a spouse or family member in a Pennsylvania semi-truck accident, you might have grounds for a claim. In 2019,...
How can rapid blood protein tests help with TBIs?
When it comes to the treatment of head injuries, it is crucial to get a diagnosis of the severity of the injury as fast as possible. This is what allows doctors to take swift action to mitigate potential life-threatening or altering ailments. Saving every second...
Steps motorists can take to avoid pedestrian crashes
As a general rule, cyclists in Pennsylvania are allowed to ride on public roads. Therefore, as a motorist, it's important to take steps to ensure that you peacefully coexist with these bicycle riders. Slow down when you see someone riding a bike While some cyclists...
