Why do people run stop signs?
No matter what type of vehicle they're in, one of the most dangerous things that any driver can do is to run a stop sign. If it's a four-way stop, someone else may be driving or turning through the intersection after coming to a stop themselves. If it's a two-way...
Truck crashes don’t have to happen: Follow these 3 tips
When trucks get into crashes with passenger vehicles, the likelihood is that someone is going to get hurt. Large vehicles crush smaller ones, so the victims inside could be hurt worse than in other kinds of collisions. More than one out of three truck drivers have...
You need to heal emotionally as well as physically after a crash
If you were involved in a car crash, you likely focused on your physical injuries first. That's only natural. However, as those are treated, you may start to realize that the crash has impacted you psychologically as well. It's not uncommon for drivers, passengers and...
Victim dies 1 week after serious crash in Fayette County
One thing that people should remember about car crashes is that they're not always fatal right away. If a victim is badly injured, they may survive for many days or even weeks following the crash before they pass away. This is common when brain injuries or spinal cord...
Is it safe to have your baby in a birth center?
Many expectant mothers prefer the idea of having their baby at a birth center (sometimes called birthing centers). The number of these centers and the number of people using them has increased in the past decade. In addition to having a more comfortable atmosphere...
Do runaway truck lanes save lives?
If you are a frequent driver on the highways into and out of Pittsburgh, you probably have noticed offshoots of loose gravel roads jutting off of the main highway on steep roads. These are known as runaway truck lanes. Their purpose is to gradually slow the...
Will your kids be trick-or-treating this Halloween?
This year, traditions like haunted houses and bobbing for apples may be off the calendar for you and your children. However, plenty of families are still putting on masks and heading out for trick-or-treating. Here in Pittsburgh, trick-or-treat hours in all...
What does sleep apnea have to do with truck accidents?
Most Pittsburgh residents wouldn’t be surprised to hear that truck drivers, particularly long-haul drivers, are sleep deprived. After all, they spend hours on the road needing to remain vigilant and attentive while keeping control over a vehicle that weighs up to...
How common are facial nerve injuries in infants?
It's hard to imagine a baby going through serious surgeries or treatments because of errors made while they were in the womb or during the birthing process. Sadly, however, many children are injured and do end up having serious birth injuries. Of the injuries that can...
How to avoid drowsy driving
With fewer hours of daylight as we move through autumn, more drivers find themselves commuting to and from work in partial or total darkness. That can make it even more challenging to stay awake and alert. If you're visiting our blog because you've already been...
