Technology is designed to make life easier – but can there be too much of a good thing? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 90% of all car accidents are caused by human error, so it seems like increased automation in vehicles could...
Deadly speeding dangers
Speeding is a common moving violation on Pennsylvania roads that leads to collisions. Numerous accidents result in fatalities, a fact that highlights the dangers. Persons hurt by speeding drivers might explore legal options to recover losses. Speeding and fatal...
Speed assistance technology could reduce traffic accidents
Speeding plays a substantial role in many of the traffic accidents that happen every year on roads throughout the United States. Pennsylvania road users might be safer if automakers adopted speed assistance technology, but there is some resistance to adding it to...
A new traffic rule that could reduce pedestrian and cyclist accidents
In Pennsylvania and many other states, turning right on a red light is allowed, although the safety implications have become a focal point due to the increasing number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents involving vehicles turning right on red lights. The longstanding...
Do car seats keep my kid safe?
Five-point harness, booster, high-backed booster … parents are likely familiar with these and other car seat related terms. Knowing the terms is one thing. Knowing how to choose the right one is another, and often far more difficult, task. There are dozens of options...
Reckless driving consequences and prevention
Reckless driving is a hazard for Pennsylvania motorists that encompasses various dangerous behaviors, including speeding, tailgating, aggressive lane changes, running red lights or stop signs and distracted driving. These actions not only violate traffic laws but also...
The close relationship between femur damage and automobile accidents
Whether you're a Pennsylvania pedestrian, motorcyclist, or driver, being in a car accident can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe. More severe accidents have the potential to crack, chip, or break your femur. What is a femur? The femur is the technical name...
Low back pain after a car accident in Pennsylvania
Based on information from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were 1,230 motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania in 2022. Accidents like these can cause injuries that result in lower back pain. Disc damage A bulging disc and a herniated disc affect...
AI could eliminate car accidents, but will it?
Human error plays a role in almost all motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania, which is why many experts believe that the roads will be much safer when cars drive themselves while human beings stare at their phones, look out of windows or take naps. Carmakers are...
Leading causes of fatal car accidents
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 1,230 traffic fatalities in 2021. That amount is almost a 9% increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2020. Cars are safer than ever, but traffic fatalities continue to rise. Here are some of the leading causes...