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Road Fatalities Top 40,000 for the Second Year in a Row
In 2017, for the second year in a row, more than 40,000 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in the United States, an indication that roadways aren’t getting safer - even as automakers continue to equip cars with more safety equipment. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motor vehicle deaths were in a steady decline for...
Hit a Pothole? PennDot Wants You to Report the Road Hazard
If you’ve driven on Pennsylvania roads long enough, you’ve probably run over your share of potholes – those hubcap-rattling ruts in the pavement that have the potential to cause serious car accidents. To address the problem, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to report any potholes so road crews can repair them as...
Truck Accidents are Among the Deadliest Crashes on Philadelphia Roadways
Commercial trucking is a vital part of our economy, both in the greater Philadelphia area and nationwide. But operating a large truck takes a high level of training, experience and caution. Due to the size and complexity of operating a commercial vehicle, accidents involving large trucks can result in serious and fatal injuries to those...
Avoiding Self Inflicted Wounds : 10 Tips For Social Media Use
Social Media has become a useful part of everyday life. We constantly spend a significant amount of our time sharing our lives with those online. It's now a part of society, and we don't even think twice about using it. However, in lawsuits, social media oftentimes becomes a disadvantage. Even joking between friends can possibly...
