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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...

For a motorcycle enthusiast, nothing is more alluring than the call of the open road. Riding solo carries a sense of adventure. It also invites tragedy. The National Highway Safety Administration reports motorcyclists in a crash: Are 35 times more likely than car drivers to be killed Are about eight times more likely to be injured....

For practical purposes, drivers must have a greater awareness of the presence of bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists on our roadways. Sadly, this does not always happen. In 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents involving vehicles claimed the lives of: 783 bicyclists 5,977 pedestrians 5,172 motorcyclists For drivers, the Pennsylvania Department of...

When it comes to addressing recalled cars, the United States has seen some progress, according to Auto Remarketing. In 2017, there were roughly 63 million open recalls, and 57 million in 2018. This year, that number has dropped to 52 million – which is still dangerously high. When driving on Pennsylvania roads, you could be...

Yielding the right-of-way to other road users is not only a courteous and effective way to prevent a crash, it’s required by law in Pennsylvania. Right-of-way laws aren’t necessarily intended to grant the right-of-way to drivers, but rather, to regulate the flow of traffic and promote road safety. They apply to all road users, including...

In our practice we have heard a lot of “facts” about when you do and do not need to file a police report after a car accident. Unfortunately, many of these “facts” are popular misconceptions that can have lasting negative outcomes for car accident victims. To set the record straight, we have put together a...

When a wheel fails, it can pose a sudden danger to a moving vehicle and others using the road. Accidents, where a wheel comes off the vehicle, are called wheel runoff accidents. They are often catastrophic and fatal, but generally preventable. A Matter of Torque After an accident, information is often gathered through a forensic...