When the weather turns bad, Pennsylvania drivers often exercise caution. From increasing stopping distance on a snowy road to giving snow plows a wide berth on a highway trip, drivers understand these wintery conditions can lead to severe collisions. Unfortunately,...
Car Accidents
What to do if you hit black-ice
Driving your car when temperatures start to drop can become treacherous. According to the Federal Highway Administration, icy pavement causes over 156,000 car crashes each year. Black-ice is particularly dangerous because it is almost impossible to see. If you come...
3 common causes of car accidents
If you drive regularly, you may have noticed an increase in crashes. While you cannot predict when one occurs, you may decrease your chance of becoming a statistic. The cause and type of crash matters when it comes to staying safe. Since most accidents happen due to...
Who is responsible for wintertime pileup car accidents?
Regardless of the time of year, weather can contribute to serious car accidents. Still, 24% of all weather-related collisions occur on icy, snow-packed or slushy roadways. Because these road conditions take away traction, wintertime accidents often involve more than...
3 factors that contribute to large truck accidents
A commercial truck may have a weight advantage of 20 to 30 times more than what a smaller passenger vehicle weighs. When a large commercial truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the occupants of the latter account for the most fatalities because the truck's greater...
How should truck drivers take care of truck tires?
A recent truck accident left you stressed, rattled and injured. You have a truck accident claim against the at-fault party, and you want to build a solid case. Are faulty tires to blame for your injuries and medical expenses? American Trucker explains how truck...
3 tips to be a defensive driver
Motor vehicle collisions are sudden, chaotic and often violent. They can cause extensive physical and emotional damage to anyone involved. Medical bills and lost wages during recovery can be costly. While nobody can prepare for a collision, taking steps to become a...
Five common mistakes after an accident
A car accident can take a lot from a victim. Reckless or negligent driving can result in you suffering serious medical bills, repair costs, lost income, as well as pain and suffering. These costs can leave you with thousands of dollars in expenses or more. There is no...
When and where are crashes most likely to occur in Pennsylvania?
Any time we get in our cars, we run the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident. Thankfully, most trips are uneventful and safe. Still, it is crucial to take precautions whenever we drive to avoid dangerous situations and drivers - and avoid becoming one...
Is technology the key to reducing car accidents?
Distracted driving is one of the main reasons why motor vehicle accidents happen. From cellphone use to in-car technology, a number of things can take a driver’s attention away from the road and cause car accidents. Distraction is a problem on Pennsylvania roads, as...
