According to AAA Exchange, 10 people died every day in accidents involving teen drivers during the summer months in 2016, which was a 14 percent increase in the number of fatalities compared to the rest of the year. Memorial Day through Labor Day is often referred to as the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers…. Read more »
We discuss many car safety concerns such as distracted driving and drunk driving. These driving behaviors increase the risk of being involved in a traffic accident. However, there are some common car safety concerns that we overlook that can also cause serious car accidents. Four car safety concerns that we need to be aware of… Read more »
If you allow your teen driver to have anyone in the vehicle with him or her, the risk of death in a car accident increases by over one-half according to a recent report. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety researched and assessed the fatality rates in crashes involving teen drivers. As part of the study, the… Read more »
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that young millennials have some of the worst driving behaviors compared to any other age group. Young millennials were defined as young adults between the ages of 19 and 24 years. In a press release from AAA, the company revealed shocking details from the… Read more »
In many cases, a child does not sustain life-threatening or serious injuries in a car accident. Sadly, this is not always the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading the cause of death for children in the United States. During 2014, more than 121,350 children were injured… Read more »
There’s nothing quite as devastating as when a young person suffers serious injuries in a car crash and dies from the accident. This event is even more difficult to comprehend when it’s a young person just shy of their high school graduation. Unfortunately, the Erie community has recently experienced the loss of a student just… Read more »
What If I Was Arrested or Charged With a Crime? All criminal charges are serious, and if you’re over 18, they remain on your permanent record. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, our best advice to you would be to speak to a defense attorney right away. The Travis Law Firm has… Read more »
What Is Considered Distracted Driving? Per the Distraction.gov website, distracted driving is anything that could pull a driver’s attention away from the act of driving. Distracted driving endangers not only the driver, but the safety of their passengers and pedestrians nearby. Lately, texting has been most commonly associated with distracted driving, but fiddling with your radio or operating a… Read more »
Not only are car accidents the number one cause of death for teens according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are particularly dangerous for teen drivers. Teen related car accidents contributed to over 1,000 deaths in 2012 during the 100 deadliest days.
Distracted Driving Statistics Distracted driving is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. More than 9 people are killed and over 1,153 are injured each day in a car accident involving a distracted driver in the U.S. Keep in mind, these are just the cases that are reported and there are undoubtedly more…. Read more »