On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jun 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jun 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Jun 2, 2020 | Car Accidents
The highways in and around Pittsburgh are filled with commercial trucks. It doesn’t matter if you’re zipping down I-79 or sitting in traffic on the parkway, you’re sure to have concerns about your safety. Here are some of the many things you should...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | May 27, 2020 | Car Accidents
As an experienced driver, you feel good about your ability to put your car in drive and safely take to the road. While experience is a good thing, anyone can suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident. It doesn’t have to be your fault. Another driver could...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you’ve spent any time on the roads in and around Pittsburgh, you know that you can’t go very far without traveling into a construction zone. Not only is this frustrating because it slows you down, but it also increases the risk of an accident. So, the...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Feb 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
Delaying the start of the school day in Pennsylvania and around the country by less than an hour could significantly reduce the number of teenagers killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. A...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Dec 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine conducted a Sleep Prioritization Survey, which asked 2,003 adults in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. if they have ever struggled to stay awake behind the wheel. Startlingly, 45% said yes. The link between drowsy driving and auto...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Nov 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is on the rise in Pennsylvania, as elsewhere, and it appears that efforts to educate drivers on the danger are failing. While some cars are equipped with features that alert drivers when they are caught distracted, drivers can easily become used to...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Nov 12, 2019 | Car Accidents
Auto accidents become a major concern during the Pennsylvania winters, and drivers should know that they cannot blame the weather or the roads for any accidents they cause. Rather, there are some basic safety tips that any driver can and must follow so as to minimize...
On behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Nov 4, 2019 | Car Accidents
Those who are driving on Pennsylvania roads during the late fall and winter seasons are more likely to do so in the dark. Furthermore, they may be doing so while trying to adjust to the time shift that occurs in early November. According to AAA, there are many risks...
