In Altoona and across Pennsylvania, drivers are justifiably concerned about safety when they take to the state roadways. In recent years, speeding, distraction and drivers who are under the influence has increased markedly. With that has been a spike in accidents with...
Personal injury
Why are pedestrian fatalities rising in Pennsylvania?
A recent preliminary report by the Governors Highway Safety Association showcased a worrisome statistic. According to the report, pedestrian deaths increased by 21% in 2021 as compared to the year before. Non-pedestrian fatalities rose 13% in the same period. In one...
How does merging work in Pennsylvania?
Driving in Pennsylvania can be stressful when you cannot control the actions of other drivers. This is especially true when drivers are merging on or off the freeway. You may feel like these drivers are putting you at risk by not merging properly. Proper merging can...
How do I report a car accident in Pennsylvania?
After a car accident in Pennsylvania, those who were involved will have a great deal to consider in its aftermath. First, they must check to see if anyone is injured. Next, they must assess the damage and calculate how it will impact them. When there are injuries and...
What a parent should do when a child is hurt in a bike accident
Parents who live in communities in Pennsylvania and around the country worry about the safety of their children now more than ever. But they also know that part of a well-rounded upbringing involves having opportunities to sports and other outdoor activities that can...
Are e-bikes safe?
Electric bikes, also known as “e-bikes” are an increasingly popular means of travel in Altoona. To start an e-bike, the rider needs to pedal the bike. Following that, the electric motor will engage, allowing the rider to utilize a throttle to maneuver the e-bike with...
Ways drivers can protect motorcycle riders
There are steps that drivers can take to help keep motorcycles safe on the roadways. There are also ways that the personal injury legal process can help keep motorcycle accidents victims safe that victims of motorcycle accidents should be familiar with. Drivers should...
Are motorcyclists treated fairly in auto accident claims?
Motorcycles may be a preferred mode of transportation for some Pennsylvania residents, but motorcyclists are not always treated fairly when they are involved in auto accident claims. Even though many accidents involving motorcycles occur because of vehicle driver...
How new technology is making motorcycles safer
As the weather slowly gets warmer in Pennsylvania, people will be taking advantage of the weather to get outside. One part of the warmer weather that many people look forward to is being able to take their motorcycles out for a ride. People enjoy the sense of freedom...
Can car accidents cause long-term sleeping problems?
It is no secret how damaging a car accident can be toward the victims of the accident. Catastrophic injuries can cause a victim to live with serious scars or burns, lose an arm or leg, or become paralyzed as a paraplegic or quadriplegic. Traumatic brain injuries...