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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Certain factors contribute to dangerous road intersections
Dangerous intersections are an anathema to states and municipalities that want to protect drivers. The roads get monitored, studied and, sometimes, modified to eliminate the dangers that lead to collisions resulting in fatal and serious injuries to drivers,...
Pennsylvania: one of the most dangerous states for winter driving
With the arrival of winter, drivers throughout the state once again must be on the alert for the potential road hazards caused by snowy and icy conditions. This is not new for Pennsylvania drivers. And this may not be new, either. Pennsylvania ranks as the fifth-most...
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...
Full tort coverage vs. limited tort coverage in PA
As a partially no-fault car insurance state, Pennsylvania law limits the type of damages for which car accident victims can sue. It does this by offering insureds two options: full-tort coverage or limited-tort coverage. According to The Zebra, Pennsylvania drivers...
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...
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...
