Philadelphia Ride-Sharing Accidents in Philly
One of the hottest forms of transportation these days is ride sharing. And even though this form of getting from one place to another is a great way to save money as well as time, accidents do occur from time to time. When this happens, it is imperative that those using ride-sharing services understand they are likely entitled to some form of compensation.  Here is a closer look at ride-sharing accidents and what to do if you...
Philadelphia New Plan for the Schuylkill Will (Hopefully) Reduce Congestion and Accidents
Gridlock, accidents, tons of time added to your commute, general frustration -- just par for the course in Philly for anyone traveling the Schuylkill Expressway. However, there's good news coming out of the Transportation Department. Defying “conventional wisdom that you can’t do anything with the I-76 corridor,” Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards has suggested improvements that are slated to bring san...
Philadelphia Nowhere to Ride: Bike Lane Issues in Philadelphia
Those of us who call the City of Brotherly Love home like to think of it as a modern metropolis on par with other great cities. Of course, it does boast amazing history, world-class museums, prestigious institutions of higher learning, beloved professional sports teams, and much more, but until September, it was the largest U.S. city without protected bike lanes. Is it really unreasonable to expect safer roadway initiativ...
Philadelphia Car Care Month: Maintenance is Your Friend
Most of us take our vehicles for granted. We head out the door, day after day, rushing off to work or school or the store without any room in the schedule for car trouble. Given their essential role in many lives, it’s surprising how few people make time for car maintenance. There’s really no reason not to do it, and a little effort can have a big payoff when it comes to dependability, safety, and resale value. Sponsor...
Philadelphia Philadelphia Taxicab Accidents
Taxi Accidents, Unlicensed Operators Raise Safety Concerns In Philadelphia, and in parts of New Jersey, thousands of taxis traverse the streets, 24 hours a day. Car accidents involving taxis account for just a fraction of traffic injuries and fatalities, but when a serious car crash occurs, questions inevitably arise about whether taxis are as safe as passengers assume them to be. In September, a taxi struck two pedestrian...