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According to statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, approximately 500,000 semis, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial trucks were involved in accidents in the U.S. in 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. Almost 5,000 people died in these crashes and another 100,000 suffered severe injuries. Indeed, when a passenger vehicle … Read More »

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has recently attributed parental involvement as the most crucial factor in keeping novice or young drivers safe behind the wheel. Specifically, GHSA notes that parents play a significant part in helping teenagers maneuver their most dangerous driving years and avoid car accidents. One way to do this is through … Read More »

A number of serious motorcycle accidents have made headlines in and around the Pittsburgh area recently, emphasizing the importance of motorcycle safety in Pennsylvania. On March 18, 2014, a South Fork woman was sentenced to prison for up to seven years, and ordered to pay more than $250,000 in restitution for her role in a … Read More »

When involved in an car accident, truck collision or motorcycle crash review the following tips: Stop immediately. If it is safe to do so, move your vehicle so as not to obstruct traffic. For the accident report, however, you need to make a note of its location prior to moving. If you have a disposable … Read More »

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering whether it is safe to continue using your child’s safety seat or if it is necessary to replace it with a new one. The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors and may not always be immediately clear. Car … Read More »