Holiday travel continues to increase and is expected to reach its highest in years this Labor Day Weekend. Despite improvements in automobile safety and accident awareness, the Labor Day Holiday is one of the most dangerous times of the year to drive and accidents are expected to increase with the increase in travel. The NSC reports that in past years:

• 35,200 US traffic deaths occured throughout the year

• 3.8 million crash related injuries requiring medical attention occured throughout the year

• 394 deaths occured just over the Labor Day weekend

• 42,200 injuries needing medical attention were reported Labor Day Weekend

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Always be attentive to the traffic as a pedestrian. You never know what a driver may be doing behind the wheel of a vehicle – whether they are distracted or simply not paying attention; always remember the simple rule of – safety first. Crossing the street, whether in a crosswalk or not, is not a casual dismissive action of – you can just walk whenever you want because you have the 'right of way'. "Sometimes the cars stop, sometimes they speed up to get by first. Sometimes one lane stops and the other doesn't. Sometimes pedestrians are caught mid-cross." The best quote that we saw in this article was – "Cars are traveling at 35 miles an hour," he said....

The craft beer industry is booming (especially in Pennsylvania and New Jersey), as consumers are becoming more interested in the many new styles and varieties of beer. Pennsylvania alone is home to over 100 craft breweries, and ranks second in craft beer production in the United States.

While the industry has opened up a new market for entertainment and local jobs, it can pose dangers to those who unaware of the difference between a standard domestic beer like Budweiser, and something like a craft 'India Pale Ale (or IPA)' — the first has an ABV (alcohol by volume) of between 4-5%, while the latter can range anywhere from 6-12% on average. What this m...

Between harsh weather, road construction, aggressive drivers, and electronic device distractions — travel can be a daily struggle with more hazards than we often consider. We deal with all kinds of auto accidents, and have found that one thread connects them all; even a moment of negligence while driving can cause a disastrous accident. With over 70 years of combined legal experience, here are some safe driving tips from our practiced attorneys: 

• Pay attention — this sounds simple, but most accidents occur because of a momentary lapse of concentration

• Don’t speed — even a few MPH over the posted speed limits pose an exponent...

Pennsylvania has followed the trend of its neighboring states and adopted a “texting and driving” law that prohibits the use of “wireless communication device[s] to send, read, or write a text based communication while the vehicle is in motion.” Since “in motion” is not specifically defined in the statute, a safe bet would be to assume that if your car is in “Drive”, your cell phone, or any digital devices, should be put away.

The citation for violating the law is a summary offense — relatively minor, and comparable to a parking ticket; there is also an accompanying fine of $50. While the officer may not be allowed to take your device when pu...