Auto Accidents
Set 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…
Read MoreTips for Teaching a Teenager to Drive
Every parent anticipates many long-awaited milestones in their child’s life — learning to ride a bike, going to kindergarten, graduating from high school, going off to college or the exciting and highly stressful learning how to drive. Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and before graduating from high school, almost…
Read MoreYour Guide to Child Passenger Safety
Choosing the right car seat for your child can feel overwhelming. So many different car seats exist — how do you know which one will keep your child safe according to their weight, height and age? The right car seat matters. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13.…
Read MoreSteps to Take After a Car Accident [Infographic]
Did you know there are more than 6 million car accidents on the road every year in the United States alone? No one likes to think about getting in an accident, but it’s important to be prepared in case you ever do. What do you need to do after you’ve been in an accident? Take…
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