On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Feb 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a heavy snowfall, drivers in the Penn State area may be cautious to avoid ice and snow on the road. However, snowfall isn’t limited to the roadways. For those who keep their car outside, a heavy snowfall can completely cover their vehicle. Some of these people...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Feb 5, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
All motor vehicle accidents seem to have their own unique elements of tragedy. A recent collision between a pedestrian and Pittsburgh Port Authority bus invokes the tragedy of a young life cut short and the emotional loss suffered by her family. The victim was walking...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Dec 4, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The opioid crisis has come to impact the nation’s roadways. From 1993 to 2016, the number of drivers who were deemed at fault for a crash and found with opioids in their system went from 2% to 7.1%. Residents of Pennsylvania should know that in fatal two-car...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Nov 20, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pennsylvania residents should know that there are three types of distractions they can experience while driving: cognitive, visual and manual distractions. While calling, texting and using in-vehicle technology can raise the risk for a crash, the same goes for...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Oct 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Oct. 20 to 26, 2019, was designated as Teen Driver Safety Week. Coinciding with this event, researchers from Michigan State University published the results of a study involving teen drivers and the distractions they are prone to. Parents in Pennsylvania will want to...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Sep 25, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that aggressive driving incidents that lead to fatal automobile accidents have increased significantly in New Jersey and across the country. One survey about aggressive driving found that 80 percent of the...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Aug 27, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck drivers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country are allowed to work for 14 hours per day and drive for up to 11 per day. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for ways to give drivers more flexibility as to how they...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Aug 1, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pennsylvania drivers may be interested to learn that the advancing technology that’s being put into vehicles may make driving more difficult or challenging for older people. In many cases, the new technology results in distracted driving that increases crash...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Jul 18, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Human error is the main contributing factor in the majority of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Pennsylvania. A large number of these accidents are considered minor, and there is minimal damage. However, thousands of more serious accidents lead to fatalities...
On behalf of Rehmeyer & Allatt | Jul 2, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
One reason that commercial trucking accidents may occur in Pennsylvania is improperly maintained vehicles. The trucks travel many miles every day, which results in significant wear and tear. It is the responsibility of the maintenance crews, drivers and trucking...
