September 6, 2021

Although most people correctly assume that holidays such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s see some of the highest rates of motor vehicle accidents, you may be surprised to learn that September is the deadliest month to be on the road. A study of car accident fatalities from 2009 through 2018 found that September…

August 24, 2021

It’s hard to believe that the school year is already upon us. Pretty soon weeknights will be filled with back-to-school shopping and homework assignments. If your child is returning to in-person lessons this season, it’s important to go over school bus safety — especially since Pennsylvania ranks in the top five deadliest states for school bus accidents.  School Bus Safety…

August 16, 2021

The rise in motor vehicle fatalities last year, caused in part by the failure of many drivers and passengers to wear seat belts, is motivating traffic safety advocates and government leaders to push for measures to help increase seat belt use.  Increase in Unbelted Accident Deaths and Injuries in 2020 According to preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety…

August 8, 2021

AAA recently conducted a study to determine how people’s driving habits changed during the stay-at-home orders imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading to find out what they discovered.  Driving Statistics During 2020 The AAA 2020 New American Driving Survey found that the average number of trips across all forms of transportation fell by 40 percent in April 2020,…

August 5, 2021

A recent case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court led to a 5-2 ruling holding that employers are required under Pennsylvania wage laws to compensate employees for time spent in mandatory security screenings. Amazon Workers Filed Suit to Recover Wages for Time Stuck in Security Screenings In 2013, Amazon employees Neil Heimbach and Karen Salasky filed suit in state court in…

July 22, 2021

Although swimming pools offer great relief from the summer heat and a fun way to spend time with friends and family during vacations, swimming pools are often the site of numerous accidents. Young children are especially at risk of being injured in swimming pool accidents.  If you or a loved one have been injured in a swimming pool accident, such…

July 16, 2021

While dogs are loyal companions and members of our families, they are still animals that can suddenly lash out and attack or injure someone, sometimes for reasons that we humans don’t always understand. If you were injured by a dog bite from someone else’s pet in Pennsylvania, you should take the time to learn more about Pennsylvania’s dog bite laws…

June 29, 2021

Over the past couple of months, our firm has reported various traffic statistics including the increase in wrong-way accidents, teen driving distractions, and traffic fatalities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we are here to report on another set of traffic statistics, this time highlighting the racial disparity in motor vehicle fatalities across the U.S. Read more: U.S. and PA Traffic…

June 21, 2021

According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic deaths nationwide saw an increase during 2020. Pennsylvania also saw traffic fatalities in the state increase in 2020. Increased Rates of Traffic Fatalities Nationwide The NHTSA reported that traffic fatalities rose 7 percent in 2020, the largest such increase in 13 years. An estimated total of 38,680…

June 11, 2021

The period stretching from Memorial Day to Labor Day is often the deadliest and most dangerous period of the year for teen drivers. The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer The Memorial Day-Labor Day stretch of time is often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for drivers. Both the total number of car accidents as well as fatalities…