The link between car safety recalls and accidents
Even the best of Pennsylvania’s drivers are not immune from auto accidents. Rather than driving distracted or going faster than the posted speed limit, a car safety recall could be the reason for an accident. Esurance gathered a few insights into types of defects that require recalls and the different types of recalls. The information can […]
Are car accidents covered by workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a program that helps protect you and your employer in Pennsylvania. It helps ease the financial burdens that occur from an accident. One of the important things to remember about workers’ compensation is that this insurance applies only when you are on the job and doing work-related activities. This is important to […]
Report claims autonomous cars are still far from safe
Pennsylvania residents who follow developments in the technology sector are likely aware that several carmakers have vowed to bring fully autonomous vehicles to market within the next few years. Recent fatal accidents involving a Tesla sedan with its Autopilot feature engaged and a self-driving SUV being tested by the ride-sharing company Uber have prompted some […]
Speeding deaths continue to rise, says GHSA report
Speeding is a factor in nearly one-third of all automobile-related fatalities, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Yet speeding is considered culturally acceptable among many drivers in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., and this mindset cannot be changed except through better education and stricter law enforcement, among other things. This is […]
Technologies could blunt impact of car crashes
Many people in Pennsylvania may be interested in technologies that could improve driving safety. One company, ZF, is developing external airbags that cushion a car’s exterior in case of a crash in order to reduce the risk of injury or death. Every year, thousands of people across the country lose their lives in car crashes, […]
The basics of safe driving
Safety should be the top concern of every driver in Pennsylvania, especially since distractions are now so widespread. The first step in staying safe on the roadways is to drive attentively. This means never reaching for the phone or picking things up from the floor. “Buzzed” and drowsy driving are examples of impairment that are […]
Study reveals disturbing distracted driving attitudes
Mobile phone use plays a role in about one in four car accidents in Pennsylvania and around the country, according to some analysts. Despite laws prohibiting the use of phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel, most road safety advocates expect the problem to get worse in the years ahead. A team of […]
Falls tied to nearly a third of construction claims
In Pennsylvania, as in other states, the construction industry is full of safety hazards. Falls from elevated surfaces are especially frequent. Nationwide Insurance recently found that out of the more than 10,000 workers’ compensation claims that it processed in the past five years, nearly a third were concerned with falls. Falls can be prevented, though, […]
Firm releases alarming distracted driving study
Accidents involving distracted drivers claimed 3,477 lives around the country in 2017 according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures, and most road safety experts expect the death toll to rise even higher in the years ahead. The alarming rise in distracted driving accidents and fatalities is generally blamed on cellphone use behind the wheel, […]
