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...
Aspects of winter driving safety you can control
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...
Distracted drivers put everyone at risk
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...
Ways to get compensation after a drunk driving accident
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...
Know how to minimize the effects of serious car accident injuries
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...
Traffic signal deaths reach a 10-year high
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...
How can you help your teen develop safe driving habits?
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...
Cognitive distraction and hands-free cellphones
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...
Car accidents and the risk of miscarriage
Pregnant women may face a variety of challenges during and after their pregnancy, whether they are impacted from an emotional point of view or they face physical or financial difficulties. Unfortunately, some unexpected problems can lead to serious consequences for...
Traffic congestion and the risk of a crash
There are countless risk factors to be aware of on the road but driving in congested traffic can be especially dangerous for various reasons. Sometimes, people associate traffic congestion with traffic jams and slow speeds. However, there are a number of hazards that...