Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in the U.S. When a driver diverts their attention from the road by looking away, removing their hands from the wheel or becoming preoccupied, they increase the likelihood of a crash. Even a brief distraction can...
How can you handle tailgaters?
Drivers tailgating each other is a massive problem on U.S. roads. The reason it is so dangerous is the closer someone is to the vehicle in front, the less time they have to react when the front driver does something. So what can you do if someone is driving too close...
Rollover collisions and injuries in Pennsylvania
Not all car accidents are the same, and a rear-end collision differs significantly from a T-bone collision. Sometimes, a particular type of impact results in equally particular injuries. For example, rear-end accidents might lead to whiplash neck injuries. Head-on...
Tips for driving when school is in session
The end of the summer season means that children in Pennsylvania will soon be returning to school. As a motorist, it's important to be aware of the presence of young people walking or biking to class during the early morning and late afternoon hours. You'll also need...
Snacking while behind the wheel isn’t a distraction, right?
While the list of driving distractions seems to grow with each digital innovation, old habits continue to tempt motorists into multi-tasking behavior. Unfortunately, even activities as commonplace as eating and drinking can represent serious distractions. In a society...
5 unsafe driving habits
While many Pennsylvania motorists worry about staying safe the entirety of their trip, there are just as many drivers who make poor decisions or fall victim to innumerable driving distractions. Unfortunately, these bad drivers might be breaking the law in addition to...
Summer maintenance can help prevent motor vehicle accidents
Summertime heat in Pennsylvania can be a sweet relief from the cold winters. To keep you, your family or your freight safe on the road as temperatures rise, seasonal vehicle maintenance can serve as protection. Just as you’d apply sunscreen to prevent from sunburn or...
Driving in Pennsylvania with Snow & Ice on your Car Roof?
Route 80 Injuries While traveling on Route 80 in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, a chunk of ice flew off a tractor trailer. It crashed into the windshield of a car, severely injuring the passenger. The truck driver did not stop and the State Police will not likely...
Driving in Pennsylvania with Snow & Ice on your Car Roof?
Route 80 Injuries While traveling on Route 80 in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, a chunk of ice flew off a tractor trailer. It crashed into the windshield of a car, severely injuring the passenger. The truck driver did not stop and the State Police will not likely...
Answering your Pocono Car Accident Questions
If you were in a car or motorcycle accident, you will have questions about who pays your bills, dealing with the other driver’s insurance company, car rental questions, getting fired from your job because you can’t return to work, and on and on…. In other words, lots...