Does your mind ever wander as you drive down the road? Do you ever take your eyes off the flow of traffic to answer your phone, see what’s going on in the back seat or look at a passenger? Even if you do your best to avoid distracted driving, you may still be...
Month: April 2018
Startup company testing wearable tech to combat trucker fatigue
Truckers in Pennsylvania often face grueling hours behind the wheel. They might work as many as 70 hours in eight days, and their weariness too often contributes to truck accidents. At least 100,000 crashes every year happen because truckers get sleepy. A new...
Dog owners are responsible for medical costs resulting from a bite
The majority of dogs you encounter are probably friendly, well-trained and safe. However, it only takes one poorly trained or inadequately restrained animal to put you and your family at risk for serious injury. Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds can attack and bite...
Things you need to know about a living will
Have you created a will or trust? Are you under the impression that this is all you need in order to have a comprehensive estate plan? While there is no legal requirement to create a living will, it’s something to consider nonetheless. Once you learn more about this...
How human influence might make self-driving cars less safe
Some Pennsylvania motorists may have heard about the death of a pedestrian in March 2018 after being hit by a self-driving Uber car. In Tempe, Arizona, where the accident occurred, the police chief said that the car was likely not at fault in the accident, but a...