The week of Dec. 5-9 is national Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Most of us think of ourselves as excellent drivers. But as we age, our ability to drive safely can slowly fade away. As they reach their 60s, 70s or 80s, even the most conscientious driver can cause...
Drivers in Scranton, Northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout the state are undoubtedly aware of the potential dangers on the roads. Auto accidents can happen in an instant and there are many catalysts for them. This is a problem across the United States. However, one...
When a motor vehicle collides with a wild animal, the results can be tragic, not only for the animal but also for the occupant of the vehicle. A recent fatal accident in Plymouth Township in Luzerne County shows the wisdom of the advice never to stop or slow down for...
Most Pennsylvanians are careful when driving so as to avoid causing or being in an accident. This means they avoid distractions, drive the speed limit or the appropriate speed for the current weather conditions and follow the traffic laws. People who do this are less...
Unfortunately, traffic is a huge problem throughout our state. Have you found yourself stuck behind a sea of red brake lights on I-80, I-81, or the Pennsylvania Turnpike? There is a troubling cause behind many traffic jams: severe auto accidents. Often, accompanying...
We are familiar with the signs of drowsiness should we not get a good night’s sleep or have been awake too long. Most of us understand that there are some tasks we should not do if we are too fatigued to do them safely. While you may be careful not to do anything you...
Car accidents are a negative experience and we do what we can to avoid them by paying attention and driving safely. But there’s not much you can do about other drivers, particularly the negligent ones. And it’s important to understand that, when they injure you,...
In the aftermath of a car accident, you can be left struggling to figure out a way to move forward. Your physical injuries, while painful and minimizing your ability to live your normal life, aren’t the only losses that you’re going to face. The emotional and...
For Pennsylvanians who harbor concerns about road safety and the potential problem of encountering a distracted driver, the statewide statistics could be viewed as positive. The most recent numbers from the state court system show that there was a substantial...
An accident in the Tripp Park section of Scranton has taken the life of a 2-year-old boy, but the circumstances of the accident appear to be something of a puzzle for Scranton police. When reporters arrived at the scene, the victim had already been taken to a nearby...
