Drowsy Drivers More Common Than You Might Think
The latest statistics about drowsy drivers have recently been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, 1 in 24 drivers admits to falling asleep while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The CDC thinks that the number may be even higher since many people may not notice […]
What is the Government Doing About “Backing Up” Accidents?
Each year, more than 200 people are killed and about 17,000 people are injured by vehicles that are backing up. Many of these victims are children. 2012 was supposed to be the year that the federal government took action to provide new guidelines to car manufacturers about how to make passenger vehicles safer so that […]
Increase in Pennsylvania Christmas Crashes This Year
Over the 2011 holiday, State Police responded to 509 Pennsylvania Christmas crashes that resulted in five deaths and 169 injuries. This year, those numbers increased. Over the Christmas 2012 holiday, Pennsylvania State Police responded to 1,336 accidents that resulted in seven deaths and 315 injuries. Additionally, police issued : • 348 arrests for driving under […]
When Pennsylvania Parents Should Start Teaching Children to Drive
A driver’s education course is not the time to start teaching children to drive safely, according to a recent study by Toyota and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Teen drivers follow the example set by their parents According to the study, your teen may not listen to a word that you say, but […]
Having Out of State Guests to Your House for Christmas? 3 Things to Warn Them of as They Travel to Your Home
Holiday Travel Warnings Christmas is only a week away. As you continue your holiday preparations, you may be getting ready for friends or family to visit you from out of state. To help ensure that everyone has the holiday that you envision and that nobody is injured or killed in a Pennsylvania car crash on […]
5 Tips for Driving Safely in Pennsylvania Fog
Fog may not make the roads slippery, but it is still a weather hazard that can cause significant accident injuries. Accordingly, it is important for motorists to follow these tips for driving safely in Pennsylvania fog: Slow down in the fog. Keep your headlines on, but with low beams. High beams will reflect back against […]
Myth #7: The Insurance Adjuster Can Help You Better if You Record Your Statement
Truth: The only reason your insurance adjuster wants to speak with you or record your statement is so that he or she can use it against you later. For instance, if shortly after your accident, your insurance adjuster asked you about your injuries. He or she is hoping that you will not tell him about […]
