November 8, 2017

Incredibly, Uber facilitates over 40 million car rides every month. Forbes reports that there were over 2 billion Uber rides from the time the company started until 2016. The company currently services 652 locations including some of the busiest cities around the globe. Unfortunately, even the most vigilant Uber drivers can still be caught up in an unavoidable collision that…

October 18, 2017

After an auto accident in Pennsylvania, drivers typically exchange insurance information, then seek coverage for their losses from the accident from their own or from one another’s insurance companies. If you are in an accident involving an uninsured driver, a driver who doesn’t have adequate insurance or a driver you cannot identify (such as in a hit and run accident),…

October 11, 2017

Neck sprain or strain is commonly known as “whiplash,” particularly when it occurs during an auto accident. Whiplash is caused by forces that cause the head to move quickly back and forth, or “whip,” against the muscles of the neck. Damage to the muscles, nerves, tendons, or other soft tissues of the neck or back can result, causing lingering problems…

September 21, 2017

These days, there is an app for everything, including improving your safety when you’re behind the wheel of a car.  Research typically supports the notion that driving while using a cell phone can be very dangerous.  It has been reported that you are actually 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident when reading or sending a…

September 13, 2017

Many people don’t enjoy driving at night because of the limited visibility and the inherent dangers of it.  As of 2009, almost half of all fatal car accidents occur at night when fewer people are on the roads.   Here are some tips to help you feel more confident about driving safely at night: Wear Your Seatbelt There are still…

September 5, 2017

Pennsylvania is the site of hundreds of car accidents every year, according to federal investigators. But some roads are the sites of more frequent accidents than others—and 33 of the most dangerous roads are located in the Pittsburgh area, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Here are some of the most dangerous roadways in the state, according to a…

November 11, 2016

If you have been following our blog, you are aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving and have read about laws enacted to prohibit drivers from engaging in dangerous practices. If people are aware that texting and driving are a dangerous combination, why do they continue to engage in this behavior? Some psychologists believe that our desire to text,…

May 8, 2015

A Ligonier police officer killed while on patrol duty by a van travelling in the wrong direction.  The officer, Lieutenant Eric Eslary, was a 17 year veteran of the force, husband and father of six children.  This tragedy may be even more tragic if Lt. Eslary’s family is not able to recover the Underinsured Motorist benefits from his personal auto…

April 1, 2015

What to do when car accidents happen While car accidents are a common occurrence this time of year throughout Pennsylvania, it’s possible that many drivers may not be aware of the steps they should take following an accident. It is first important to remain as calm as possible. The first thing may go without saying–stay as calm as possible. The…

March 31, 2015

Low damage car accidents can still result in serious injuries Minor injuries suffered in car accidents where the vehicle you were in receives only minor damages may result in an extended period of time for getting the insurance company to pay for your medical bills and property damage. Studies show that insurance companies in these cases make an effort to…