Additional Passengers Greatly Increase the Likelihood of Fatal Teen Car Accidents
For many teenagers, getting their license is an exciting time. It gives them more freedom and more time to spend with their friends. However, it's important for both teens and parents to... Read more »
May and June Are Deadly Months for Teen Drivers
If you're a high school senior, there's a lot going on right now – you're studying for finals, finalizing prom plans, and getting ready to go to college or enter the workforce. Whether you're excited,... Read more »
Primary Seat Belt Laws Convince Teens to Buckle Up
Seat belt statistics speak for themselves. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car accident by 45 percent and of sustaining a critical injury by 50 percent. Yet... Read more »
Teen Driving Deaths Increase in First Half of 2011
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) warns that an eight-year downward trend of deaths among teen drivers may be coming to an end. Preliminary data from the GHSA... Read more »
Extra Passengers Can Distract Teen Drivers
Last December, Pennsylvania’s new teen driver laws went into effect. Included in these laws is a provision that limits the number of passengers a teen driver can have in their car when they first obtain their... Read more »
Be a Friend: Don’t Let Your Friends Drive Drunk
I was saddened to find out the results of a recent drunk driving survey for teen drivers. The survey, done by Liberty Mutual insurance, found that one in 10 young drivers got... Read more »
How Your Holiday Party Could Land You in Jail
Imagine a frightening late-night knock at the door from your local police. What if the officer came to tell you that one of your holiday party guests was... Read more »
Road Radio USA and My Law Firm Answer Fayette County's Call for Help
Over the past six years, my law firm has sponsored 165 Road Radio USA shows, a multi-media program that weaves education with entertainment, informing kids on... Read more »
New Pennsylvania Teen Driver Bill Signed Into Law
OCT 26, 2011 UPDATE - Gov. Tom Corbett has signed Pennsylvania's new teen driver bill into law. The law will take effect in December.
For six months, newly licensed teens will only be allowed... Read more »
Teen Driver Restrictions Don't Protect All Teens
Laws that restrict teen drivers are not as effective as experts hoped they would be, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.... Read more »
