Auto Accidents
The Human Brain Takes Almost One Minute to Switch Between Tasks: New Findings Related to Distracted Driving
Most drivers are aware of the consequences of distracted driving. However, they continue to multitask while driving, causing many car accidents and collisions across Hanover, Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. One of the main reasons for this is false confidence, which causes people to think that they can successfully multitask behind the wheel.…
Read MoreHow Does a UM/UIM Claim Work?
When a person suffers severe injuries from a car accident that wasn’t their fault, it is easy to become stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated. The state of Pennsylvania requires all vehicles to be insured, which provides protection to individuals involved in car accidents. However, not everyone abides by the law or chooses to have the highest…
Read MoreThe Importance of Using Seat Belts
At this point, it’s safe to assume “everyone knows” how important seat belts are. We’ve seen the PSAs and read the statistics. But even though there have been many efforts among organizations and advocates to encourage people to always wear their seat belts, many drivers and passengers still fail to wear them from time to…
Read MoreWhat Happens If a Student Driver Hits Me?
Many student drivers are on the road, and we all remember how nervous we were when we first got behind the wheel. Student drivers make many mistakes, but driving schools help to ease some of that inexperience. Knowing you have someone in the passenger seat who can take over at a moment’s notice is a…
Read MoreNationwide Traffic Fatalities Drop for the First Time Since 2020
For the first time since the early days of the pandemic, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports the first decline in motor vehicle crash fatalities. This positive news comes after consistent quarterly increases in traffic deaths since 2020. However, people continue to die in preventable car and truck accidents every day, and –…
Read MoreAre Ridesharing Services Really Reducing Drunk Driving Accidents?
Numerous fatal traffic accidents in the U.S. involve drunk drivers, and there’s no conclusive evidence proving that ridesharing reduces drunk driving. However, recent research seems to support the notion that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft help to reduce motor vehicle accidents and the subsequent injuries related to impaired driving. Christopher Morrison, an assistant professor…
Read MoreCan You Get Workers’ Compensation for Transportation Accidents?
Even with the drops in traffic and driving stemming from the global pandemic, statistics show transportation accidents were still the primary event for fatal work-related accidents in 2020. When many workers consider filing workers’ compensation for injuries at the workplace, they do not consider the injuries they suffer from transportation-related accidents. However, workers who drive…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Awareness Month Is Over, But Danger Still Exists
While distracted driving awareness month has come and gone, this does not mean that distracted driving is no longer an issue. It is still critical to reduce distracted driving year-round and not just during one month. Distracted driving leads to grave dangers, including serious car accidents. Pennsylvania State Police issued 3,400 citations for distracted driving…
Read MoreAAA Study Finds Dangerous Drivers Increased During the Pandemic
For the last year and a half, news outlets around the country have been sounding the alarm about the increasing number of traffic fatalities. Any way you slice it, 2020 and 2021 were dangerous years to be on the road, despite record numbers of people staying home. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied this…
Read MoreInjured While Traveling in PA for the Holidays? We Can Help
The holiday season can be one of the most exciting times of the year for many families. It can also be one of the most stressful and anxious times of the year for many people choosing to travel during the holiday season. Some of the heaviest days for traveling revolve around the holiday season, from…
Read MoreIn A Car Crash in a Work Vehicle; What Happens Next?
Accidents — something we all may experience at least once in our life whether it’s a fender bender or a major collision. Car accidents become even more complicated if they occur while you are driving a company vehicle. While there are benefits of driving a company car, such as mileage and wear and tear not…
Read MoreThree Things to Do after a Semi-Truck Accident
Being involved in a vehicle accident can be a frightening time for anyone, especially if the accident involves a truck. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation estimates that of 7,000 heavy truck crashes that occur each year, roughly 140 of them are fatal. No matter the type of truck, whether it be a tractor-trailer, flatbed or…
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