The Safe Roads Act of 2019 was presented for consideration by three members of the House of Representatives on July 16. If passed, it may prevent commercial truck accidents on highways throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the nation. It would require that new...
Month: July 2019
What you need to know about drowsy driving
Generally speaking, there’s only one thing you need to know about drowsy driving: It’s extremely dangerous. If you ever find yourself drowsy when behind the wheel, it’s best to move to safety and think long and hard about what to do next. According to the Centers for...
Trump administration set to ease trucker hour limits
Truckers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere could soon be able to drive more hours each day, according to media reports. Apparently, the White House is considering a proposal to ease hours-of-service rules that are meant to prevent truck driver fatigue. According to the...
The most common causes of distracted driving
Even with strict laws in place, distracted driving remains a problem throughout the entire country. There will always be people who fall prey to distractions when driving, which increases the likelihood of causing an accident. Understanding the top causes of...
Surgeons’ bad behavior heightens risk for patient complications
Seven million surgical procedures are performed every year in Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. In some cases, patients may develop post-operative complications like pneumonia, infections, sepsis, cardiovascular conditions and stroke. Now, a study published in...