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Speeding has quickly become one of the leading causes of car accidents in Pennsylvania and nationwide. That’s why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced an educational campaign about the dangers of speeding. “Much like impaired driving, speeding can steal the lives of everyone using our roads: drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists,” Steven...

Traffic safety experts say there’s a ‘crisis’ on our roads. A national surge in fatal car accidents has safety officials scrambling to raise awareness and reduce crashes. In Pennsylvania, we’re seeing the deadly trend, too - especially in Allegheny County, which is second only to Philadelphia in the number of annual fatal wrecks reported. In...

U.S. pedestrian fatalities also increased dramatically for the 2nd year in a row Pedestrian accident deaths in Pennsylvania increased by a startling 25 percent last year, according to nationwide and state-by-state pedestrian accident statistics compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association. “We have an epidemic of people dying when they are walking, and we have...

The bike lanes on Penn Avenue and other streets in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District were put in to help keep bicyclists safe. But bicyclists now worry that the outdoor dining areas set up to help keep restaurants in operation during the pandemic are creating dangerous conditions that can lead to bicycle accidents. Andrew Brown, a downtown...

Pittsburgh drivers are reminded to pay attention and focus on the road We’ve all seen distracted drivers on the road in Pittsburgh and other busy cities. Sometimes, it’s people recklessly texting and driving. Other times, it’s someone carelessly eating while driving or looking up directions while they’re going 70 miles per hour on a highway....

Pittsburgh car accident lawyers provide a list of surprising stats Negligent drivers are a threat to themselves, their passengers, and everyone else on the road in Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities. A driver who was speeding, texting, or falling asleep at the wheel can cause a car accident that changes people’s lives in seconds. And...

Our Car Accident Attorneys Reveal What Pittsburgh Drivers Should Know Car accidents happen every year in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania, on highways, busy city streets, and back roads. Lives can be changed in seconds. A driver who is speeding, texting, or engaging in other risky behavior can cause a crash that leaves people with serious...

Pittsburgh car accident lawyers explain what to do after a winter driving crash Hazardous winter weather often goes hand-in-hand with car accidents. While such accidents can happen anywhere, certain states have more weather-related accidents than others. And right near the top of the list is Pennsylvania, which was recently ranked the second-deadliest state for weather-related...

A Pittsburgh Car Accident Lawyer Discusses the Dangers Most people are responsible when it comes to driving sober. Some rely on a designated driver to get them home safely. Others use a rideshare service, taxi, or friend to get them safely to their next destination. For those who choose to put themselves and others at...

A Pittsburgh car accident lawyer discusses the dangers A recent nationwide study found that nearly half of all fatal car accidents in Pennsylvania occurred due to speeding drivers, resulting in the state being ranked third nationwide for the most speeding-related fatalities. Value Penguin conducted the study, which analyzed speeding fatalities and other speeding-related statistics in...