Getting Teens to Think Twice About Drinking and Driving
Pennsylvania parents may find that their teenagers don’t listen as well as they would like, but where drinking and driving is concerned, it is imperative that the message gets through. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tends to be very successful in making such messages memorable. The idea of friends not letting friends […]
Read MoreDangers of Red-Light Running in Pennsylvania
Although traffic signals are designed to maintain an orderly flow of vehicles moving on the roads, a judgment error or an intentional disregard of a signal, especially when a red light is involved, could have catastrophic consequences. In fact, research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that the majority of motorists believe […]
Read MoreAutomotive Fatalities in Pennsylvania
Recent data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that fatalities resulting from car accidents have been on a steady decline, but it is still one of the most common reasons for death in the United States. In 2013, the most recent year that complete data is available, the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Read MoreCar Defects May Result in False Convictions
As Pennsylvania motorists know, General Motors has recalled a record number of vehicles due to a faulty ignition switch. While serious accidents, some of which have caused fatalities, have occurred, other issues are recently coming to light. Drivers whose GM vehicles stalled were charged with crimes when accidents killed other drivers and passengers. It is […]
Read MoreDelayed Symptoms May Appear After a Car Accident
Some injuries that Pennsylvania residents incur in a motor vehicle accident might not be obvious right away. For instance, whiplash symptoms may not even surface for 24 to 48 hours. Being aware of what sort of injury symptoms might suggest may assist in seeking help in a timely fashion. Whiplash is one injury that is […]
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