The best time to consider what you may need in an emergency is well before you are in an unfortunate predicament waiting by the side of the road without access to any of the tools or supplies that come to mind. Every driver should make an effort to stock their vehicle with some simple emergency items and common tools that could make all the difference…
Read More »Some damage to vehicles happens when the vehicle is parked. Along with theft, vandalism, weather-related damage, and other incidents, parked-car accidents are a problem for many vehicle owners. Some situations that cause these issues can be avoided if you take time to ensure that you are choosing a good parking location and taking certain precautions to protect your vehicle. This discussion explores the issues parking…
Read More »In the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has become known as one of the top four drinking holidays, along with New Year’s Eve, Christmas, and July 4. Besides the requisite green-colored drinks at bars and restaurants, there are parades, ethnic festivals, dance competitions, live music, and pub crawls organized around the holiday. With a pub crawl, it goes without saying that alcohol is a big…
Read More »Daylight saving time is just around the corner, giving everyone more time in the sunshine when the clocks spring forward. Although daylight saving time is known for darker mornings and the infamous lost hour of sleep, it may be surprising to learn that the time change increases the chances of getting into a car accident. In fact, researchers at Johns Hopkins found that the number…
Read More »Holding a phone conversation on a hand-held device while driving is illegal in two dozen states and the District of Colombia. Another 21 states ban texting while driving. This might lead you to believe that holding a device in your hand, preventing you from keeping both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road, is what makes the use of these devices dangerous…
Read More »There are many things drivers have to worry about just to safely get to their destination. From hazardous road conditions to distractions everywhere, it is not easy traversing the roads these days. Aggressive drivers make it even more difficult. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describes aggressive driving, more commonly referred to as road rage, as a driver who intentionally commits a number of…
Read More »There is an increased risk to your safety when driving or riding in an older car. It is an increased risk because there is always a chance of getting into a car accident every time you get into a vehicle. Despite this increased risk, every year there are more and more older vehicles on the roads and highways of the United States. There are many…
Read More »Since actions such as braking too hard can lead to a poor safety grade for Tesla drivers, they may be tempted to engage in unsafe driving behaviors, according to a Consumer Reports study. The Safety Score is a feature that Tesla included to allow owners to qualify for the latest version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. However, hours after Tesla released the new feature,…
Read More »Personal injury attorney Jeffrey A. Nerenberg was honorably asked to serve as a guest on Sonny Bank’s popular The Pain and Wellness Hour podcast, which aired on January 18 on Philadelphia’s talk radio station, WWDB-AM Talk 860. The podcast discusses health and wellness issues in the Philadelphia area. Jeffrey discussed how personal injury attorneys can help those whose lives have been altered due to negligence.…
Read More »Motorists entrust each other to abide by the rules of the road to keep everyone safe. Aside from remaining cognizant behind the wheel, motorists believe that their peers are well versed and knowledgeable on the streets that they use. Despite everyone’s best intentions, a simple wrong turn can have severe consequences, including a car accident. This is especially true if the turn places the motorist…
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