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Roundabouts in Pennsylvania Prove Effective in Reducing Car Accidents

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...

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Pennsylvania Had the 4th Most Truck Accidents in 2022

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...

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Can You Get Compensation for a Broken Wrist in a Car Accident?

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...

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Deadly Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Climb in Pennsylvania

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...

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Motorcycle Accidents: Governor of Pennsylvania Aims to Reduce Crashes and Fatalities in Commonwealth

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month As the weather gets warmer in Pennsylvania, the number of motorcycles on our roads also increases. Unfortunately, this also coincides with an uptick in motorcycle accidents and fatalities. To address this growing concern, Governor Josh Shapiro has declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month throughout the state. This and...

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Pennsylvania May Ban Holding Cell Phones While Driving

Senate Bill 37 seeks to reduce distracted driving crashes A new bill has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate that aims to reduce distracted driving accidents by prohibiting drivers from physically holding or supporting with the body an "interactive wireless communications device" - basically, cell phones and smartphones - while operating a motor vehicle. Senate...

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PennDOT Surveys Public on Increase in Fatal Pennsylvania Crashes

Allegheny County, Pittsburgh car accidents follow state trend As severe injuries and fatal car accidents increase statewide, Pennsylvania transportation officials asked people what they think about roadway safety. Through an online survey, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials hope to identify areas where they can improve and gain a better understanding of safety challenges. The...

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