Auto Accidents
What 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…
Read MorePut Down the Phone and Drive: Adhere to PA’s Distracted Driving Laws
We all have likely done it once in our life — been distracted while driving. Today we think of distracted driving and visualize a smartphone or car infotainment system. Yet long before this tech, we ate fast food in our cars, reached toward the back seat to grab a wallet or changed the radio station.…
Read More5 Steps to Take When You Are Hit By a Drunk Driver
According to PennDOT, an average of 21 alcohol-related crashes occurred daily in 2020. Nearly three-fourths of those crashes resulted in injury or death. While the number of DUI accidents has decreased in the past five years, drunk driving remains a serious problem in Pennsylvania, particularly during summer holidays. Last year during the Independence Day weekend,…
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety Tips
Riding a motorcycle can be a liberating and joyous experience, whether you are going out for a cruise, commuting or going on a road trip. Motorcycles offer a sense of freedom unlike any other vehicle, but they also leave riders exposed and more prone to injuries in accidents. In fact, motorcycle riders are 30 times…
Read MoreQ&A with Timothy Salvatore: Navigating winter weather accidents
The two most common calls that we receive during inclement winter weather at KBG are concerns regarding pedestrians slipping and falling and motor vehicle accidents due to slippery conditions. Timothy Salvatore, one of KBG’s personal injury lawyers, discusses common questions regarding injuries caused by winter weather accidents. Who is at fault for when a pedestrian…
Read MoreHoliday Travel – What to avoid and driving tips on how to be safe
The holiday season can be a dangerous time for drivers. The end of daylight savings, cold weather conditions, increased traffic and traveling long distances can be a risky combination. These five safe driving tips on how to travel this winter will help you to avoid collisions and give you the confidence you need to stay…
Read MoreHow to Handle Your Teen’s First Car Accident
Teen drivers, between the ages 16 and 19, are three times more likely to be involved in a vehicular accident than those who are older than 20. It is your duty as a parent to be confident in handling your teen’s car accident if or when it occurs. What to Do If a Teen Car…
Read MorePennsylvania’s School Bus Safety: What You Need to Know
Many fatal accidents that involve students riding the bus to and from school occur when children are entering or exiting the school bus, not when the bus is moving. Each year an estimated 19 children in the U.S. are killed getting on the bus. As a Pennsylvania driver it is your responsibility to understand and…
Read MoreSet Up a Safe Summer for Your New Driver
The hot summer months are historically known to be dangerous for new drivers. Roadways are crowded with eager vacationers, inexperienced teens and homebound college students. Teen drivers have crash rates nearly 4 times those of drivers 20 and older per mile drive. High crash rates and the freedom of summer can be a deadly mixture.…
Read MoreI Got Hit by a Car on My Bicycle. What Should I Do Next?
Bicycling is both a mode of transportation and a fun, healthy activity; however, it often poses risks, particularly when you are sharing a roadway with motor vehicles. In Pennsylvania in 2020, 22 fatal accidents involved bicyclists. With such high numbers it is important, that as a cyclist, you are aware of Pennsylvania’s bicycle safety laws…
Read MoreNew motorcycle owner? Here’s what you should know
Summer is the perfect time of year to buy that new motorcycle you have been dreaming about and hit the open road. Motorcycles are efficient on gas and fun for traveling, but even the most experienced riders can find themselves in dangerous situations. That’s why it is important that if you are a new rider,…
Read MoreDangers of Texting and Driving
The popularity of mobile devices has grown exponentially over the past 10 years. Today, they connect us to the world around us no matter how far that may be and make our lives extremely convenient. Many people are so connected to their phones that they struggle to disconnect while driving. Texting and driving or texting…
Read MoreQ&A with Wes Addington: What are the new DUI laws and how could they affect me?
Pennsylvania passed legislation that went into effect Dec. 23, 2018, just before the holiday season, in an effort to increase penalties on repeat DUI offenders. According to Pennsylvania Parents Against Impaired Driving, there are 1 million Pennsylvania drivers with DUI convictions who may now be subject to the higher penalties for future DUIs. Personal injury…
Read More5 Helpful Tips to Avoid an Auto Accident Due to Winter Weather
Auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons every day but when you add wintry weather and poor road conditions to the mix, it creates an even higher risk. In 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recorded 5,756 auto accidents as a result of winter weather. These accidents accounted for 5.5 percent of total…
Read MoreQ&A with Evan Kline: What you should and shouldn’t do on social media following an accident
We live in a world where social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are used to talk about your day, upload photos, share an event or to stay connected with family and friends. With roughly 7 in 10 Americans using social media, it is important to be cautious about what you post following an…
Read MoreOlder Driver Safety Awareness: Tips for Older Drivers on the Road
Every year, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) promotes Older Driver Safety Awareness. The goal of the awareness is to promote the importance of mobility and transportation among older drivers and community members. To ensure older drivers are safely active in their communities — shopping, working, volunteering and much more — AOTA aims to prove…
Read MoreRoad Trip Essentials [Infographic]
Summer is finally here, and plenty of us are planning vacations and trips. Road trips for families are a fantastic way to see the country, but before you hop behind the wheel, it’s essential to get prepared. What do you need to be sure to pack when you’re planning a road trip, whether you’re driving…
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