Factors That Can Increase the Risk of a Fatal Wreck Between 2012 and 2021, there were 507,728 drivers in the United States involved in a fatal accident. Of those, 4.66% were charged with criminal or traffic offenses related to those accidents. A review of those cases found that certain actions … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Deaths Have Fallen Amidst an Ongoing Safety Crisis
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Pedestrian Deaths Have Fallen Amidst an Ongoing Safety Crisis Since 2019, pedestrian fatalities have been near or at record levels. As an example, in 2021, 176 pedestrians died in Pennsylvania as a result of vehicle incidents. While pedestrian deaths are still high, last year's data indicates … [Read more...]
Why a Car Rolls Over During an Accident
March 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
In 2020, there were more than 5 million motor vehicle collisions in the United States. Distracted driving and speeding were both cited as major causes of those wrecks, and they are also among the common causes of rollover accidents. The Mechanics of a Rollover Crash A rollover accident … [Read more...]
Cellphone Use Is a Growing Road Safety Problem
March 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Your smartphone knows what you say, where you go and what you search for on the internet, and the data it gathers can also reveal whether or not you make calls, send text messages or watch videos while behind the wheel. Road safety experts believe that distraction from cellphone use is one of the … [Read more...]
How to Spot – and Avoid – a Distracted Driver
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
How to Protect Yourself From Distracted Drivers Each year, around 390,000 road users are injured in distracted driving accidents. Since distracted drivers are one of the leading causes of car accidents, it pays to be able to spot and avoid them. Here are some tips that can help you stay safe on … [Read more...]
The Dangers of E-scooters
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
E-scooter Accidents Are on the Rise When the electric scooter boom first started in 2018, this new mode of transportation seemed like a promising way to provide people with a cheap, convenient way to get around. Unfortunately, the e-scooter boom has turned into a public nuisance. More and more … [Read more...]
When Knee Replacement Surgery Gets Botched
January 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
What To Do After a Botched Knee Replacement Surgery People who decide to undergo knee replacement surgery do so with the expectation of relief and improved mobility. However, the surgical procedure may not go as planned in some cases. These instances only occur in 7% of surgeries, but when they do … [Read more...]
Could Roundabouts Increase Traffic Safety?
January 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Understanding Roundabouts' Effects on Traffic Did you know that the number of roundabouts in the United States has almost doubled in the past decade? Though this form of intersection is still somewhat rare, it's becoming an increasingly popular way of dealing with unsafe areas. Here's what you need … [Read more...]
Will a Right-On-Red Ban Save Lives?
December 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Pedestrian and cyclist deaths are on the rise in the U.S. and reached a 40-year-old high in 2022. This has led Pennsylvania and many other states to look for solutions and make policy changes. One solution, according to some advocates, is to ban turning right on red, which is a legal driving … [Read more...]
Shoulder Injuries and Car Accidents
December 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Car accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries. Shoulder injuries are common in part due to the strain exerted by seat belts. These are the five common shoulder injuries that can occur due to a motor vehicle accident. Rotator Cuff Tears Car accidents are a leading cause of severe … [Read more...]