Motorcycles are a wonderful way to get around, save money on fuel and explore the world around you. This speed and mobility come with one major tradeoff: safety. Realistically, a motorcycle accident is much more likely to be fatal than an automobile accident....
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Essential tips for safe cycling
As cycling is becoming the default method of transportation for many people, it is critical to address road safety for cyclists. Pennsylvania law requires that anyone riding a bicycle on roads and highways is subject to the same rules and regulations as other...
Avoid swimming pool injuries this summer
With the warm weather, we know that swimming season is not far away. With public pools preparing to open for summer, homeowner associations doing the same at private pools and house owners readying their residential pools, the sounds of splashing and laughter will...
Preparing your bike and yourself for motorcycle season
A few motorcyclists have already appeared on eastern Pennsylvania roads but expect many more to hit the highway as warmer spring weather arrives. The beginning of the motorcycle season is here. As you get your bike out of storage, make sure it is in solid operational...
How to drive safely in winter
It's not uncommon to experience harsh winters in Pennsylvania. Even if you're an experienced motorist, driving can be dangerous during snowy or icy conditions. That being said, you can significantly reduce your risk of being in a car crash with a few simple tips. Slow...
A closer look at pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania
Reports from several traffic safety organizations show the rise in pedestrian injures and deaths in the past year. A look at detailed information from Pennsylvania shines a clearer light on these often severe accidents. It shows that pedestrian accidents do not always...
What is a property owner’s duty of care?
Many in Pennsylvania assume property owners remain responsible for any incidents on their land regarding premises liability. Yet this presumes people exercise control over predictable and unforeseen events involving visitors they may not even know are on their...
How can a TBI change your personal ties?
A crash can alter many aspects of your life. Everything from your emotional and mental health to your physical wellness and even your finances can suffer from the impact. Even your behavioral health and relationships may suffer. When it comes to alterations to your...
Slip and fall hazards during autumn and winter weather
As the temperatures drop, business owners need to take additional steps to ensure that customers will be safe on their premises. Autumn and winter offer unique hazards and people need to make sure that they mitigate as many of them as possible. Autumn is usually the...
Be on the lookout for deer while you are driving
Fall has finally arrived in Pennsylvania. As everyone gears up for the holidays and prepares their vehicles for winter weather, it is also an excellent time to remember that this is deer season. They always begin moving well before the actual arrival of gun season,...