What You Need to Know While Traveling During a Pennsylvania Storm
While the clean-up continues, the storm that was Hurricane Sandy is thankfully behind us. Now is the time for the state, for the local governments, for the utility companies, and for individuals to look at what happened and to think about how they can make changes for the next storm. Here are some tips to […]
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3 Things Teens Need to Know Before Getting a Pennsylvania Motorcycle License
You have finally made it. You are old enough to drive and you can’t wait to get your license. You have your heart set on riding a motorcycle. Before you apply for a Pennsylvania motorcycle license, there are some things that you should be aware of. What You Should Know You must complete Pennsylvania’s motorcycle […]
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How Does the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law Measure Up?
The CDC recently compared the motorcycle helmet laws of each state to determine how well they worked. According to the CDC, the current the Pennsylvania motorcycle helmet law saved 14 lives and $28 million per 100,000 registered motorcycles in 2010. In comparison, New Jersey’s universal helmet law saved 11 lives and $22 million per 100,000 […]
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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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3 Back to School Transportation Safety Tips for Drivers
It is that time of year again. Within the next few weeks, students will be returning to their classrooms, but first they have to get there. It is important to be aware of certain safety risks. Safety Risks You Should Know About • School buses. School bus drivers have difficult jobs. As they learn new […]
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Why is the New Uniform Crash Criteria Guideline Important?
Earlier this month the fourth edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria Guideline were released. The Guideline is meant to help states determine what data to collect at the scene of the accident so that things such as distracted driving accidents are uniformly reported across the nation. While the Guideline is voluntary, it can […]
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Who is Responsible When a Child is Hit by a Car?
Summer time means more time spent outside and more play time for children. Typically, these are good things that many families look forward to during the long winter months. However, when the playing takes place near roads and a child is injured, or worse killed, by a passing car then the carefree moments of summertime […]
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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
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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3 Ways You Can Help Avoid a Motorcycle Accident This Summer
Memorial Day is behind us, the summer has (unofficially) begun, and May – the month Governor Corbett declared to be Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – is coming to a close. As motorcycle season continues in the Commonwealth, it is important to remember some tips to help avoid a motorcycle accident. Tips to Remember • […]
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