National Safety Council data revealed that Pennsylvania’s 2020 traffic fatalities decreased by 13% compared to the first five months of 2019. Rather than a greater number of the state’s motorists embracing safer driving habits, the stay-at-home orders issued during...
Avoid these common mistakes after an auto accident
An accident can be a disorienting experience for those involved. Whether due to shock or to fear, many people make mistakes when handling the aftermath of an auto accident. These are some of the most common mistakes that people make. Avoiding them can help protect you...
Common areas to slip and fall in during the warmer days
Many residents in Pennsylvania feel safer to take runs and walks outside during the later spring months and early summer months. Even though there is plenty of rain around this time, it’s still easier to deal with than piles of snow and black ice on the...
Teen drivers at high risk during the colder days
Several states broke winter records for their freezing temperatures and excessive snowfall in the first two months of 2019 alone. Since then, Pennsylvanians have been feverishly checking every day to see which roads are closed due to undrivable pavement or a major...
Auto deaths drop in Pennsylvania, NSC says
Both the safety advocacy group the National Safety Council and the state Department of Transportation say road deaths are dropping in Pennsylvania. In 2017, the number of fatalities in the state from auto accidents was 1141. In 2016, it was 1189 and in 2015 it was...
Grocery stores have multiple fall hazards in the winter
Now that the peak of the winter season has arrived, multiple businesses are placing more effort towards decreasing the amount of ice and snow on their property. One slip could be all it takes to get involved in a serious personal injury lawsuit. Customer slip and...
The workplace is full of slip and fall hazards during winter
Winter can be one of the most perilous times of the year for all workers. While many are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers present on the road, there are still plenty of people who do not consider the hazards in their daily routines at work. Just as the risk...
What to look out for on the Pennsylvania winter roads besides ice
As one of the more northern states of the nation, Pennsylvania experiences harsh weather during the winter months. This makes everyday tasks more dangerous than they typically are. Even simple chores like walking to the mailbox can result in a resident getting...
Senators push bill for work zone cameras
Arguably some of the most dangerous areas to drive in are construction sites. They have limited spacing, put traffic to a halt and feature many workers on the road operating right next to the drivers. Combine all of this with some angry and impatient motorists, and...
How time plays an important role in slip and fall liability
If you injure yourself while falling on someone else’s property in Pennsylvania, you have the right to file a lawsuit against them to compensate for your damages. To succeed in doing so, you need to prove to the court that the owner should have known about the...
