The litany of statistics showing how distracted drivers can be a hazard on the roads in Pennsylvania and around the country is staggering. Despite the overwhelming evidence, many drivers still choose to give less than their full attention to the road, leading to potentially devastating motor vehicle accidents. While there are many factors that could … Read More »
Ex-cop says he drank before fatal motorcycle accident
Posted On: October 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motorcycle AccidentsIn many fatal accidents in Pittsburgh and elsewhere in Pennsylvania, alcohol is a factor. In many cases, the people who end up drinking and driving may not realize that they are inebriated — not that, if true, that is a valid excuse. There really should be no excuse for drinking and driving, particularly when the … Read More »
Ex-officer convicted of DUI, not homicide, in motorcycle wreck
Posted On: October 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motorcycle AccidentsRegular readers of our Pittsburgh personal injury blog will remember a story from earlier this month about a former Pittsburgh police officer who was on trial after the death of a passenger on his motorcycle. We wrote at the time that the ex-cop admitted that he has consumed several drinks the night of the crash; … Read More »
Parents might be surprised at how they can influence teen drivers
Posted On: October 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Car AccidentsAny parent who has a child old enough to start driving has likely agonized over that child’s safety. After all, a parent can’t be with an active teenager 24 hours a day to make sure that teen isn’t engaging in dangerous behavior. With the increased number of distractions available to drivers — particularly inexperienced ones … Read More »
Study: Even 1 less hour of sleep could be dangerous for drivers
Posted On: October 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsAs our Pittsburgh-area readers are no doubt familiar, drowsy driving is a real problem here and everywhere around the country. While many people wouldn’t think of drinking and then driving, plenty of people — usually innocently — drive while overly tired. Being drowsy behind the wheel is dangerous, perhaps at least as dangerous as driving … Read More »
