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For more than a month, residents of Philadelphia have been hunkering down to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Many residents still leave home for essential purposes. Those can include going to work, going to the grocery store, and going to a doctor's appointment. Since traffic congestion often poses a danger to...

If you were involved in a crash, a police officer likely came to the scene to conduct an unbiased investigation and generate a crash report. This can be especially helpful if you weren't able to take pictures of the crash scene or speak to witnesses due to a severe injury. A police report is one...

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day is a centuries-old tradition for many residents of Philadelphia. In fact, WalletHub ranked Philadelphia as the second-best city in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Thousands of people celebrate during St. Patrick's Day weekend, the yearly parade, and on the day of the holiday. Of course, we can also...

Spring will arrive sooner than we think, according to Punxsutawney Phil. Winter weather risks can still a nuisance for Philadelphia drivers, however. When it snows, drivers have some traction and tire grip. When black ice sneaks up on us, however, it can be difficult to avoid a collision. How and where does black ice form?...

Every day, pedestrians encounter motorists in mall parking lots, shopping plazas, and workplace parking lots across Philadelphia. Even when traveling at low speeds, drivers can seriously injure or kill pedestrians. Research shows that pedestrians are at a 10 percent risk of being seriously injured by a driver traveling at a speed of 16 mph. The...

Dominic Faiola survived serving his country in Korea. Tragically, he was less fortunate walking the streets of Philadelphia. Faiola, 84, was struck by a city sanitation truck on Dec. 10, 2014, and died as a result of his injuries a week later. He is among the many motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians who have been injured...

Distracted driving is increasingly becoming a common occurrence for many Philadelphia drivers. Cellphones give us the luxury of performing a variety of tasks right from the palm of our hands: calling, texting, browsing the internet, taking pictures and videos, as well as checking or posting messages on social media. Many of the same features we...

Being involved in a serious car accident can have a devastating impact on those involved in the following days, especially when the crash resulted in a death or major injury. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about one percent of the US population is injured in a crash each year. In addition, roughly...