Pennsylvania has not made driving while phoning illegal yet. Does this activity constitute reckless conduct? A recent study shows that for every 6 seconds one drives and texts, 4.2 seconds are spent NOT WATCHING the road. Distraction is the number one cause of preventable car accidents. Using a cell phone [...]
We’re constantly surrounded by electronic hums, beeps, tweets, and vibrations. The temptation to be constantly plugged into our cell phones, MP3 players, and laptops can be overwhelming, even when we’re driving. Studies have found that drivers who text at the wheel are 23 times more likely to be involved in [...]
If you have comprehensive and collision insurance on your owned car, your carrier also pays for your common-law responsibilities on a rental vehicle. The controversy arises when the rental company decides that you signed for contractual responsibilities that exceed your common law obligations. Here are several examples. A car that [...]