If you recently obtained your driver’s license or you are the parent of a teen who just started to drive, it is crucial to understand the risks on the road and take steps to reduce the likelihood of a crash. Sadly, many teen lives are turned upside down due to motor vehicle wrecks, which occur
Month: November 2020
Penn State introduces new bicycle safety program
While Penn State is a cycling-friendly campus, accidents can and have happened, some of them leaving both pedestrians and cyclists seriously injured. Along with campus slip-and-fall injuries, incidents that involve cyclists may lead to serious harm that might have long-lasting physical effects on those who experience them. Some cyclists on campus may not realize their responsibilities while
4 common reasons for serious vehicle-pedestrian collisions
Parents visiting Penn State for a weekend of football and get-togethers with their children usually spend a good deal of time walking on and near campus. Visitors must be especially mindful of walking in unfamiliar areas. Here are four common reasons for serious accidents that occur between motor vehicles and pedestrians. Intersection accidents Signaled crosswalks
Motorcycle accidents and severe scarring
If you enjoy riding a motorcycle, the risk of an accident is always present when you are on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,985 people died in motorcycle crashes during 2018. When a collision occurs, many different consequences often arise for victims, from broken bones to brain trauma and financial hardships resulting