Driving Safety

7 School Zone Safety Tips for PA Drivers

August 21st, 2023

7 Safe Driving Tips for a Safe & Secure School Zone Updated for 2023 Driving cautiously in school zones isn’t just mandatory in Pennsylvania but across the country. According to the Transportation Research Board, 25,000 children are injured while walking to or from school every year, and more than 100 are killed. As the start of Pennsylvania’s 2023-2024 school year…

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Summer Driving Distractions

July 14th, 2023

Limit Driving Distractions this Summer No matter what time of year, plenty of things can distract you while driving. However, more potential distractions can arise in the summer with nicer weather, children being out of school, a vacation mindset, and increased traffic. Despite these issues, it’s important to promote a safe driving environment all season long. Here are some common…

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors on the Rise

April 12th, 2023

According to an annual survey conducted by AAA, dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise. From 2020-2021, actions including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol have increased, with 24% more drivers getting behind the wheel despite being over the legal limit to drive. This increase is a bit surprising as these behaviors were steadily declining…

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What is Christine’s Law? PA’s New Winter Driving Law

January 20th, 2023

This winter marks the first season “Christine’s Law” is in effect in Pennsylvania. This new law requires drivers to remove snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours following a heavy winter storm. Failure to do so can result in a fine starting at $50 and increasing to $1,500 if pieces of snow or ice fall off your car…

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4 Common Wintertime Injuries

January 5th, 2023

As we enter the winter months and anticipate holiday travel and activities, we must also be cautious of the increase in ER visits this season brings. No matter what you’re doing this time of year, accidents and injuries can happen any time, any place. Although these incidents are not entirely preventable, there are simple steps you can take to avoid…

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Drive Safe this Winter with These 15 Tips

December 1st, 2022

According to the Federal Highway Administration, nearly 900 people are killed and 76,000 people are injured yearly in car accidents due to winter weather. As car accident lawyers, we know that beyond snowstorms — which worsen driving conditions and increase the chance of getting in an accident — general issues, like your car breaking down, can lead to more significant…

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What to Do if You’re in a Deer-Related Accident

November 4th, 2022

Between July 2020 and June 2021, 2.1 million animal-related vehicle accidents occurred, and 1.3 million of these accidents involved deer. In Pennsylvania alone, PennDOT reported more than 5,728 deer-related crashes in 2021. Though State Farm data says the current chances of hitting a deer in Pennsylvania are 1 in 54, these chances increase during the fall, which is deer’s migrating…

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What to Do if You’re Involved in a Motorcycle Accident

August 8th, 2022

Riding a motorcycle is the preferred method of transportation for many people. Unfortunately, crashes involving motorcycles can and do happen. If you find yourself the victim of a motorcycle accident, please follow the tips below on what to do immediately after the incident. Remain calm. Try to remain calm and steady your breathing. Gather your bearings and take stock of…

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6 Safe Summer Driving Tips For Teens

May 3rd, 2022

6 Safe Summer Driving Tips for Teens Summer is quickly approaching! If you’re a licensed teen or the parent of one, summer adventures on the road are not so far away. At Flager & Associates, P.C., we’re big proponents of being prepared. Whether you’ve been driving for some time or are newly licensed, we have some basic tips for driving…

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What is Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law And What Happens If You Disobey It?

March 23rd, 2022

Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law took effect in April 2021 and states that drivers approaching an emergency response area should merge into a lane further from the response area. If drivers cannot merge into another lane safely, they should “pass the emergency response area at a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit and…

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