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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How does inattentional blindness affect drivers?
When you hit the road, you are susceptible to many different forms of distraction. In fact, distracted driving is one of the most common causes for crashes, even beating out driving while under the influence. Among the many potential distractions that you face, some...
How can a crush injury affect you?
You can suffer many types of injuries in a car crash. Some are more common than others. For example, many victims will deal with back and head injuries. But you could also suffer from less common ones, like a crush injury. What is a crush injury, and how do they...
What is negligent entrustment?
As you work your way through the aftermath of experiencing a car accident in Pennsylvania, the issue of liability eventually arises. You may be quick to give the benefit of the doubt to the person that caused your car accident. The expenses resulting from your...
How will I pay my medical bills after a crash injury?
No one likes to think about suffering an injury in a car accident. Yet, each year, according to the CDC, about 3 million people suffer nonfatal injuries in car accidents in the United States. If you suffer an injury in an accident, your life suddenly becomes more...
Does Pennsylvania ban texting and driving?
Distracted driving represents a serious public health concern. Smartphone use and other diversions caused 2,841 auto accident deaths in 2018 alone according to data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Pennsylvania drivers should abide by the...
Why did you lose your memory of the accident?
As a motorist who got involved in a crash in Pennsylvania, you likely dealt with many physical and mental effects. One common issue you may struggle with is memory loss. In particular, you may struggle to remember events surrounding the accident. But why does this...
Three ways to increase safety while driving at night
Although you should take caution any time you go behind the wheel, there are certain hazards that are more prevalent at night than they are during the day. Knowing the dangers of nighttime driving can help you improve your safety. It can also make you more mindful of...
Pennyslvania’s growing pedestrian risks
Residents in Pennyslvania may frequently see or hear ads touting advanced safety features on new vehicles. Many of these features aim to prevent pedestrian collisions or reduce the severity of injuries in accidents. Unfortunately, it seems the technologies that power...
Distracted driving remains a significant safety threat?
When a driver gets behind the wheel, that individual bears the responsibility of following all traffic laws and being as safe as possible. With the widespread use of smartphones, drivers are more likely to be distracted than ever before. While phones do play a large...
