Bone fractures are among the most common injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Depending on the type and severity of the break, recovery can take months to years. Understanding the bone healing process, however, can help you understand your personal recovery. 1....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
A malfunctioning GPS can compromise your safety
The GPS in your car is a valuable feature that provides directions and traffic updates. Unfortunately, if your GPS malfunctions it can result in an accident. Most people take their GPS devices for granted, but there are various reasons that they could shut down or...
Why should you take pictures at the scene of your car accident?
In the moments immediately after your car accident in Pennsylvania, you might feel discombobulated and confused. It might take some time to articulate what just happened. Taking photographs of your car accident is imperative to your protection. If you do not do...
Motorcycle passengers more prone to head injuries than drivers
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...
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...
