Distracted Driving

3 Reasons Not to Text and Drive in Pennsylvania

3 Reasons Not to Text and Drive in Pennsylvania

3 Reasons Not to Text and Drive! The dangers of texting and driving are well known and in recent years have been well publicized. Yet, texting and driving is still causing accidents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Before you reach for your phone the next time that you are behind the wheel, our personal injury […]

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Texting Addiction Can Cause Serious Car Accidents

Texting Addiction Can Cause Serious Car Accidents

We all know someone with a texting addiction — he or she can’t seem to put his or her phone down. Whether you are at a restaurant, in a meeting, or in the car, that person is compulsively checking his or her phone for texts, e-mails and missed calls. Some studies tell us what many […]

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It is Time to Notice What Kids do RIGHT in the Fight Against Distracted Driving

It is Time to Notice What Kids do RIGHT in the Fight Against Distracted Driving

All too often, on this blog and in the general media, we focus on what kids do wrong. We talk about the number of teenagers texting and driving and the statistics surrounding teen distracted driving accidents. We talk about individual kids who have been hurt because they were distracted behind the wheel. This reporting is […]

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A Life and Death Question You Should Ask Before You Accept a New Job

A Life and Death Question You Should Ask Before You Accept a New Job

The phone call offering you a new job is often a joyous moment. In this economic climate, jobs are still hard to come by and the opportunity to work and support your family is significant. Likely, you have already discussed details such as salary, benefits, and job expectations with your future employer. However, there is […]

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An Unintended Side Effect of the New PA Ban on Texting and Driving

An Unintended Side Effect of the New PA Ban on Texting and Driving

Headlines across the state have announced that the arrival of a distracted driving law that placed a statewide ban on texting and driving in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Many of the news stories point to the benefits of banning texting and driving and are hopeful that the ban will result in fewer tragedies on our […]

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Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect Today! Are You Ready?

Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect Today! Are You Ready?

For those concerned about safety on Pennsylvania roads and those eager to prevent distracted driving accidents, March 8, 2012 is a much anticipated day in the Commonwealth. Today is the day that the new Pennsylvania distracted driving law takes effect. Here is what you need to know. Beginning today it is illegal to: Text and […]

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Governor Corbett Signs New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law

Governor Corbett Signs New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law

Two weeks ago today, Pennsylvania became the 30th state to make texting and driving illegal. The bill was signed into law by Governor Corbett on November 9. The new Pennsylvania distracted driving law makes it illegal to send, read or write a text based message while driving a vehicle that is in motion. The prohibition […]

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Three Things That You May Not Have Told Your Teen Driver That Could Save Their Life

Three Things That You May Not Have Told Your Teen Driver That Could Save Their Life

You’ve told your teenager (probably countless times) to wear their seatbelt, to put down their cell phone, and to limit the number of kids they has in the car with them. You’ve warned her about the perils of speeding and you’ve drilled into her the dangers of drinking and driving. All of that is critically […]

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Will a New Bill Protect Young Pennsylvania Drivers?

Will a New Bill Protect Young Pennsylvania Drivers?

Late last month, the Pennsylvania Senate sent a bill to the Governor’s Office that would hopefully better protect young Pennsylvania drivers by making significant changes to teenage driving rules in the state. Specifically, the bill would limit the number of other teen passengers who could ride in cars with drivers under 18, increase driver’s education […]

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Disturbing Results of Distracted Driving Study

Disturbing Results of Distracted Driving Study

Most drivers know that it is wrong – and dangerous – to use a cell phone while driving. And, most drivers do it anyway, according to the results of a recent distracted driving study. The study conducted by Harris Interactive, a market research company, found that 91% of drivers know that it is not safe […]

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