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Driver Distraction

Could new laws and harsher penalties solve distracted driving?

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Could new laws and harsher penalties solve distracted driving
Distracted driving continues to be a major problem that has been causing horrific accidents and numerous fatalities around the country for years now. Statistics tell us that 25 percent of all car accidents are due to distracted driving. In 2015, there were 391,000 injuries due to incidents of distracted driving. It is a problem that […]
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Auto Accidents

In-vehicle technology may not be as safe as drivers assume

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
In-vehicle technology may not be as safe as drivers assume
Although the future of self-driving vehicles is a popular topic, advanced technology already exists in cars and trucks. Devices like rear-view cameras help many Pennsylvania drivers each day. However, a recent study suggests that this technology poses a risk to road safety. The AAA report found that many drivers think in-vehicle technology systems are more effective […]
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Truck Accidents

Trucker shortage increases risks for all drivers and passengers

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Trucker shortage increases risks for all drivers and passengers
Commercial trucks are everywhere. On local streets and highways here in Lancaster and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. They play a crucial role in the local, state and national economies, helping all types of businesses move products and supplies. And while it still may look to the naked eye like these 18-wheelers are everywhere, the country is […]
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Product Liability

Takata airbag recall expanded…again

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
At this point, it may seem like there are no more vehicles that can take part in the Takata airbag recall, the largest recall in automotive history. However, in January the company announced that it is adding 3.3 million vehicles to the mammoth undertaking. Overall, the recall covers 19 automakers and 42 million vehicles. It concerns […]
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Driver Distraction

Apple announces new ‘do not disturb while driving’ mode

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Apple announces new ‘do not disturb while driving’ mode
Our blog has written extensively about distracted driving and the dangers that smartphone usage poses to drivers and passengers on Pennsylvania highways and city streets here in Lancaster. The federal government and smartphone and car manufacturers have all faced criticism for failing to take more concrete action to curb smartphone usage while driving. That changed […]
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Driver Distraction

Distracted driving: more than just cellphones

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Distracted driving more than just cellphones
Distracted driving is one of – if not the – leading causes of car accidents in Pennsylvania and across the country. If you’ve spent any time on the road at all, whether during your daily commute or while on a family vacation, you know that irresponsible drivers are everywhere. News reports and public safety campaigns aimed at curbing the […]
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Driver Distraction

Should the government do more to lock phones while driving?

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Should the government do more to lock phones while driving
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, distracted driving fatalities increased by 8.8 percent in 2015 compared to 2014. In total, more than 3,500 people died across the U.S. because of distracted driving in 2015. Because of this alarming rise, DOT and other federal highway safety officials unveiled proposed voluntary regulations recently. The regulations call […]
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Truck Accidents

Why truck accidents happen and how to avoid one

Posted on by Denise Buckwalter
Why truck accidents happen and how to avoid one
If you drive on any of the highways or Interstates around Lancaster, you’ve likely encountered your fair share of large commercial and tractor-trailer trucks. Many drivers admit to feeling unnerved when one of these hulking and imposing trucks pull up alongside or directly behind their much smaller vehicle. It turns out that drivers of smaller […]
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