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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...

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...