You use your car every day for different purposes, and that frequent use of your vehicle makes it probable for you to get into a car crash. There are different ways a person can get into a car crash, but some types of accidents are more prevalent than others. As a...
When you think of today's modern car, a whole host of technologically advanced safety features come to mind. There are lane departure warnings, backup cameras, automatic braking systems, stability controls, air bags and so on. Even without these technological marvels,...
Few vehicular accidents cause more bodily harm than when a vehicle hits a pedestrian or a bicyclist. A college community like State College has many pedestrians and bicyclists going about their business every day of the week. When the driver of a car or an even larger...
If you have experienced frustration, anxiety and rage while driving in Pennsylvania, you are certainly not alone. AAA reports that more than 80% of adult motorists in the nation admit to having aggression while driving. This frustration can lead to road rage and...
Car accidents happen quickly, but the aftershock of a crash can have long-lasting consequences. If you have serious injuries that require medical treatment, you may find yourself struggling to pay your high medical bills. And if you need time off work to recover, you...
Distracted driving remains a problem in Pennsylvania and across the United States. To encourage drivers to maintain focus, the U.S. Department of Transportation has declared April National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. As part of its campaign, the DOT features a...
Almost everyone knows that if you are a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle, you can make a claim against the driver’s vehicle insurance. In some cases that driver’s insurance limit may not be adequate to compensate the injured pedestrian. When there is insufficient...
According to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration there were over 5,890,000 vehicle crashes last year. Over 120,000 of those crashes were weather related. Meaning that the weather such as rain, sleet, snow, fog, cross winds and blowing...
It is not unusual for a senior citizen to be involved in a motor vehicle collision caused by someone else's negligence. In addition to the increased physical problems caused by any injuries, there are practical financial issues which are particular to seniors. The...
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there were 840 cyclists killed in motor vehicle crashes recently. Most of those collisions occurred at highway intersections or on the roadway. Although it may seem strange cyclists who are injured in a...
