March 24, 2015

Seat belts save lives in car accidents Local schools and the PennDoT are making it a point to educate young drivers and other motorists about the importance of seat belts. The state is currently advising local police from all over to keep a watchful eye on drivers who fail to follow seatbelt laws. PennDoT says that the plan this spring…

March 19, 2015

Tips to prevent car accidents during daytrips With the weather getting nicer each day, many Western Pennsylvanians will likely be making impromptu road trips to find spring catching up with the rest of the region. It’s important to remember that before you head out for a daytrip, you should have your car given a good once-over to make sure all…

March 13, 2015

Car accidents and St. Patrick’s Day festivities For many in the Pittsburgh area, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best holidays of the year. Revelers of all descents gear up for parties and parades planned for the holiday. On this day all truly believe that they are Irish for the day. However, some people in the area tend to…

March 9, 2015

Bus and car accidents When most people get into their vehicles, whether as a driver or passenger, they immediately reach for the seat belt and ensure the device is fastened prior to the vehicle is in motion. For the 700 million plus people who use commercial buses like PAT in the United States each year, buckling a seatbelt is not…

March 2, 2015

Car accidents caused by texting and driving Many car accidents happen because of negligence. That’s a simple fact. Driving drunk is a clear case of negligence. It’s widely understood that drinking and driving is dangerous for both the driver who imbibes and others with whom he or she shares the road. What many people do not know is that texting…

February 18, 2015

Teens and fatal car accidents Pennsylvania parents hoping to reduce the odds of seeing their children suffer from fatal car accidents can take one important step–be sure that their teen motorists are driving with adults 21 years of age or older, and that they’re not driving with passengers who are also teens. The Associated Press recently reported on a study…

February 10, 2015

Fatal car accidents on the decline, according to PennDoT PennDoT recently published a report indicating that Pennsylvania roads and car accidents may no longer be as synonymous as they once were. Statistics displayed that, while nearly 1300 lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in 2013, the numbers each year for car accidents and car accident deaths are steadily declining.…

January 28, 2015

Car accidents and pets Imagine that you have just been in a car accident caused by another driver that has left you injured. As you get out of your car, the driver of the other car runs over to see if you are okay and then tells you he is sorry that his dog got in the way of his…

January 26, 2015

Car accidents and back seat seatbelts Most drivers know the life-saving benefits of buckling up and 83% do so whenever they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. The percentage of those that use a seatbelt while riding in the backseat of a car, however, is far lower. During car accidents, individuals within a motor vehicle that are not restrained…

January 14, 2015

Car accidents during inclement weather There are certain safety precautions that everyone should take while traveling in inclement weather. As months of snow and ice approach us, you and your loved ones should be extra cautious. There are safety driving tips that all drivers should consider following while in this time of terrible weather that will reduce car accidents and…