By Tim Shollenberger and Adam Wolfe
Driving while tired is riskier than you might expect
Falling asleep at the wheel presents obvious dangers to a driver and others on the road, but drowsy driving presents an abundance of other risks as well. Drowsy driving can slow your reaction time, make it harder for you to focus on the road and impact your ability to make decisions. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation compares drowsy driving to drunk driving, noting that the effects of staying awake for 21 hours are like having a blood alcohol level at the legal limit of .08. Yet, many people drive while sleepy each day.
An employee applied for workers' compensation in two states
A bridge worker went beyond the standards of traditional process and applied for workers' benefits in two states, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, after they injured their hand while working on the bridge that crosses the states' borders.
Shocking survey: 75% of Philadelphia drivers are glued to phones
It’s no secret that cellphones are the biggest distraction confronting drivers these days. But just how many drivers are taking their eyes off the road to check a text or scan social media? More than you’d think, it turns out.
