As winter tightens its grip on the Northeast, recent storms have blanketed the region in snow and ice, creating hazardous driving conditions. With plummeting temperatures and slippery roads, it’s crucial for drivers to prioritize safe driving practices. In the United...
Whether it is a minor fender bender or a major collision, the aftermath of a car accident is a scenario we all hope to avoid. Yet, when the unexpected happens, understanding the intricate process of filing a personal auto insurance claim becomes most important. In...
Getting engaged for Christmas or New Years is very exciting and romantic. It could involve a beautiful one-carat diamond ring that looks amazing on your finger! There’s so much planning to do for the big day, but don’t forget to insure your ring from theft, if the...
A few months ago, an accident occurred right outside of the PIA Northeast office. A car traveling northbound on I-87 appeared to lose control and hit the guardrail. It careened across the southbound lane and stopped in the shoulder. The car suffered heavy damages and...
Electric bicycles—or e-bikes—have become popular as an eco-friendly, efficient, and cost-effective mode of transportation. While these bicycles offer myriad benefits, they carry certain risks—which riders can mitigate. Electric bikes are powered by batteries,...
Upon buying a new piece of technology—new phone, new TV, new game console—often the salesperson will ask you if you would like to purchase an extended warranty with it. Warranties and insurance may seem similar on the surface, but in fact they have more than a few...
In the U.S., weight-loss drugs have received renewed attention thanks to recent medical advancements. Frequently, Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are included in this conversation—even though not all of them are marketed as weight-loss drugs. For example, Ozempic notes...
The COVID-19 pandemic left a major mark on the American workforce that can be seen in every industry. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided a brief overview of these trends in a September 2023 report. The report characterizes this phenomenon of industries seeing high...
Traffic fatalities have been on the rise in recent years. According to the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2022 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic fatalities in the United States have increased from 32,479 in 2011,...
Halloween is almost here, and with it, everything that makes the holiday so special. There’s the chilly fall air, and it seems as though there’s the grinning jack-o-lanterns posted at every door. Elaborate decorations and haunted houses are a fixture of Hallows’ Eve,...