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April Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Maine Misconceptions about distracted driving can contribute to risky behaviors on the road and undermine efforts by others to get home safely. In Maine, an ongoing myth seems to be the assumption that intersections are great places to send and receive phone calls and text messages. Even without...

These factors have the potential to raise truck accident TBI risk Motor vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in Pennsylvania. Among these accidents, collisions involving semi-trucks often result in more serious and fatal brain injuries due to the sheer size and weight of commercial vehicles. The impact of a truck...

Traffic safety improvements in Western Pennsylvania are necessary due to the area's growing concerns about road safety. That includes high accident rates and traffic congestion. The area's outdated road infrastructure and increased traffic demand call for improved road infrastructure to help prevent car accidents. Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has invested money in...

AAA survey exposes the rift between attitudes and engagement in bad driving behavior. Many Americans value driving, but a new AAA driver survey reveals a disconnect between drivers' attitudes and behaviors. For example, despite acknowledging the dangers of using cell phones to text and send emails while driving, many have admitted to doing so in...

There should be a third thing added to the list of inevitabilities you can expect in life: death, taxes, and construction on highways. Pittsburgh recently got a glimpse of future infrastructure plans from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Some big projects are coming up involving Parkway East, McKnight Road, and I-79. Here's what drivers in...

In recent years, the installation of roundabouts in Pennsylvania has proven to be a game-changer for road safety and traffic management. A comprehensive review by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) focused on 36 single-lane and six multi-lane roundabouts at intersections previously controlled by stop signs or signals. The results are compelling: fatalities, injuries, and...

Far too many drivers in Pittsburgh and throughout the state are in a rush to get to their destinations. As a result, many of them speed through work zones and fail to stop for school buses. This type of behavior disrupts road safety and significantly increases the risk of serious or fatal car accidents. However,...

Like many other states, truck accidents are a serious concern in Pennsylvania. Due to the extensive network of highways and interstates that crisscross the state, Pennsylvania sees significant truck traffic. The size and weight of these vehicles alone are enough to cause serious and fatal crashes. If you or a loved one was injured in...

In Pittsburgh, car accidents frequently lead to significant injuries, with broken wrists being among the most common. If you find yourself facing this situation, you likely have a lot of questions, including the potential value of your wrist injury claim and the legal options available to you to hold the at-fault driver accountable for your...

Pedestrian accidents happen far too often in Pittsburgh, and the situation is getting worse. According to police, the city has witnessed a rise in deadly pedestrian accidents in recent years. Crashes concentrated in Pittsburgh and other cities Since 2019, pedestrian deaths have increased by more than 20% in the state. The areas where pedestrian accidents...