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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Traveling in Pennsylvania is generally safe, but there are some risks that you may face. For example, truck drivers may become drowsy behind the wheel and go out of their lanes, or a bus driver could merge unexpectedly and cause a crash. The good news is that the...

Taking a road trip is enjoyable on many fronts. From the ability to spend time with your family to the opportunity to see the sights, there is no shortage of reasons to drive to your destination. However, there are dangers everywhere on your road trip, so you must...

A common response when speeding is cited as the cause of a car accident in Pittsburgh is for the one accused of it to claim that they were not exceeding the posted speed limit. There are scenarios, however, where one simply driving at or slightly under the speed limit...

If you find yourself navigating heavy traffic in downtown Pittsburgh, it won't be long before you realize that you're in a high-stress situation. In addition to finding where you're going, you must contend with other vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Here are some...

When you think about distracted driving, the first thing that comes to mind is likely to be "texting." And while this is definitely one of the most common forms of distracted driving, many others that are just as dangerous. Here are three distractions that could take...