Motor vehicle accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate, and such incidents can take place under various scenarios. Certain types of negligence only act to increase the chances such an incident, and reckless driving continues to be one of the most common causes...

Are you getting enough sleep? If so, you may be one of only a handful of people in Pennsylvania who are making sure they get a proper amount of shuteye each night. The number of tired or fatigued drivers on the road is a growing problem, contributing to a problem with...

If it seems like some drivers have a loose interpretation of what a red light actually means, you might not be all that wrong. Drivers run red lights surprisingly frequently, putting you and everyone else at risk for serious injury. Red light accidents can -- and...

You, like many other Pennsylvania residents, are likely looking forward to having a new year ahead. While many changes may hopefully come about in the next few months, it is important to remember that certain things will last for a while yet, including the cold winter...

There is a lot going on in today’s world, and focusing on just one thing at a time might feel impossible at times. But no matter how hard it may feel, you know just how important it is to pay attention while driving. Unfortunately, this does not change the fact that...

Despite decades of warnings and law enforcement campaigns, motorists in Pennsylvania still too often get behind the wheel while they are drunk or drugged. Sadly, because driving under the influence often leads to serious errors and lapses in judgment, drunk driving...

Motor vehicle accidents span the spectrum of severity. Some individuals are able to escape their wrecks with nothing more than a story to tell, while those on the other end of the spectrum suffer catastrophic injuries that affect their brain and/or spinal cord. Those...

While there are laws in place that currently prohibit Pennsylvania motorists from texting behind the wheel, many people continue to do so, anyway, and they often do so while parked at red lights. At Douglas, Joseph & Olson, Attorneys at Law, we recognize that...

If you have a teen at home in Pennsylvania who cannot wait to get his or her driver’s license, you may be feeling very uneasy right now. You may wonder what is the best way to help make them a proficient driver. After all, the last thing you want is for your...

While it is still legal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving in Pennsylvania, it is against the law to do so in many other states in the nation. Several states have enacted laws against this practice as it has proved to be deadly for drivers and for other...