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Memorial Day is a time to honor military personnel who gave their lives to protect our country, but Memorial Day Weekend is also a time to celebrate summer with friends and family. While this year's holiday period may look different due to COVID-19, those who plan on celebrating may congregate from a safe distance. There...

Sleep apnea is a devastating sleep disorder defined by interrupted respiration and abnormally loud snoring. Those who suffer from sleep apnea might experience headaches and excessive drowsiness during the daytime hours. Obesity, use of cigarettes, having a neck size greater than 17 inches, and being over the age of 40 are the most common risk...

Back injuries caused by traffic collisions should always be taken seriously, even if the pain is minimal. That's because the spine is a sensitive part of the human body, so even the slightest damage can result in pain and discomfort that can worsen over time. The spine keeps us erect and mobile. Each vertebra (the...

You were just rear-ended by a distracted driver. Or you were T-boned by a driver who ran a red light. Perhaps you were run off the road by a driver who was aggressively weaving through traffic. You are well aware that someone else's reckless behavior endangered you and your passengers. You may have even witnessed...

The rideshare platform is hailed as a convenient and inexpensive way for commuters to get from point A to point B. We have them all over Philadelphia, as well as other parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A small handful of rideshare drivers, however, have tarnished the rideshare industry with an underlying distrust. In December...

Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania already experienced the first dose of winter weather, though it wasn't much. Other areas received several inches (and even a couple of feet) of snow during the most recent storm. While Philly didn't get hit as hard, the light snow and wintry mix, no doubt, made for risky traveling....

In this day and age, distracted driving is everywhere. With more people juggling busy schedules and a myriad of responsibilities, as well as having access to more outlets of entertainment, the task of driving is often made secondary. In 2017 alone, distracted driving crashes resulted in approximately 3,166 fatalities across the United States. The true...

The days are noticeably getting shorter, and in some cases, rain and fog are becoming a seasonal nuisance for drivers. This is concerning for pedestrian safety for two reasons: Many people still prefer to get around by foot during the fall months. Halloween is just around the corner. Light conditions are a major factor in...

We all know that traffic fatalities are high on US roads, but overall, exactly how high are they? On an annual basis, they range around an average of 40,000, according to The National Safety Council. A recent article in the Washington Post revealed something else staggering. From 2000-2017, traffic deaths in the US have added up to...

After completing driver's education, the rules of the road and safety precautions are fresh in the minds of young drivers. Over the years, however, driving becomes second nature. Drivers begin to cut corners and develop a comfort level with engaging in dangerous habits. Dean T. Johnson, president and founder of The Sandy Johnson Foundation: Making...