Pennsylvania residents may be very aware that new vehicle technologies often focus on improving safety, but they may also wonder if those technologies are achieving their stated goals. It appears that in some cases, the realities on the road show that more people face...
motor vehicle accidents
What risks do motorcyclists face on the road?
Many motorcyclists find the riding experience exhilarating, and while riding the road can be a lot of fun, it can also present special dangers. Motorcycles do not insulate their riders from outside forces, so an automobile accident can subject a rider to serious or...
Understanding traumatic head injury claims
Car accidents are common occurrences on the roads. While some people might escape a severe car crash free from any serious injuries, some may sustain fatal injuries. One of the most devastating occurrences after a car accident is the Traumatic Brain Injury. Studies...
How can drowsy driving hurt you?
Drivers in Pennsylvania have likely heard of drowsy driving, but do you know what it means? Do drivers understand exactly how dangerous drowsy driving can be? Do you know what impact it can have on everyone's safety? Drowsy driving is unfortunately common as far as...
Could your vehicle’s black box hurt you in court?
The technology in vehicles today is pretty interesting. Cars today can do things that would shock people who drove the first cars ever made. As technology has advanced it has had an impact on the technology in vehicles. A great example is the advanced computer system...
Woman faces trial for fatal crash that left 1 dead, 1 injured
Crashes can happen to anyone, whether it's morning, night or mid-afternoon. People who look away from the road for even a few seconds put others at risk. If they're intoxicated or speeding, they add to the threat of causing a fatal collision. Take, for example, a case...
Facts from the World Health Organization about car crashes
What if we lived in a world where no one died from a car crash? It sounds like pure fantasy, right? But a 150 years ago, this was a reality that everyone knew. And, when Henry Ford started pumping out Model A's, he probably wasn't thinking too much about the fact that...
Can I pursue damages if I wasn’t wearing a motorcycle helmet?
Failure to wear a motorcycle helmet could negatively affect a motorcyclist's claim for financial damages after a serious accident in some cases, but it will not defeat his or her right to recover compensation. Meanwhile, in other cases, it will not have a negative...
Medical treatment and physical therapy after a brain injury
A traumatic brain injury is a serious condition that requires quick and expert treatment. Failure to swiftly and appropriately treat a TBI could result in worsened injuries, more severe disabilities and other lifelong consequences. Here are a few of the ways that...
Driving while tired can be as dangerous as driving drunk
Most people know that distracted and impaired drivers are a serious source of risk on the road. Studies show that an increasing number of people indulge in unnecessary distractions while driving motor vehicles, including using mobile devices. However, another risk...