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Train accidents are a serious issue in Pennsylvania and can have devastating consequences for those involved. According to data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), there were a total of 317 train accidents and related incidents in Pennsylvania in 2020, resulting in 14 fatalities and 223 injuries.  While train accidents are relatively rare compared to other types of transportation accidents, they can be particularly devastating due to the size and weight of trains. Train accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including equipment failure, human error, and track defects.

Accidents involving trucks can be particularly dangerous, as these large vehicles can cause serious damage and injuries. Thus, if you share the road with large commercial vehicles, you need to take care to minimize your chances of being involved in an accident with one.  This doesn’t just involve practicing basic safe driving habits. Additional ways you can avoid being harmed in a truck accident include the following: Give trucks plenty of space: Trucks require a lot more space to stop than smaller vehicles, so it’s important to give them plenty of

Dog attacks can be a frightening experience, and the severity of the resulting injuries depend on several different factors. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4.5 million dog-bite related injuries occur each year, with 800,000 requiring medical assistance. Knowing how these factors influence the severity of one’s injuries can help people prepare and protect themselves before they suffer an attack. What Factors Play a Role in Dog Bite Injury Severity? The first factor that influences bite severity is breed type. Larger dogs with powerful

A bicycle may not be as complex of a machine as a car or other such motor vehicle, but it still consists of numerous parts which must all work properly in order for a bicyclist to remain safe on the road. Thus, if you regularly use a bicycle to navigate the Pittsburgh area, it’s wise to perform a regular bicycle safety test. The best way to do this is to bring your bike into a shop where specialists can take a closer look at it. However, there are certain basic

Most drivers know it’s very irresponsible to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These substances impair one’s ability to control a vehicle, remain alert, make wise decisions on the road, and more. However, we sometimes place so much emphasis on spreading the word about the dangers of drunk driving that we forget to highlight the dangers of another very risky behavior: drowsy driving. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that lack of rest can impair a person’s ability to operate

Various factors can potentially influence the severity of the injuries victims may sustain in a motor vehicle or pedestrian accident. The type and size of the vehicles involved in the collision are one of the most significant factors. A recent study in the Journal of Safety Research confirms this. According to the study, “Effects of large vehicles on pedestrian and pedal-cyclist injury severity,” children who are struck by SUVs are eight times more likely to lose their lives than children who are struck by smaller passenger cars. Additionally, although pickup trucks were only involved