Auto Accidents
Distracted 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…
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