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Who out there knows what a "berm drop-off" is? When you're driving on a Pennsylvania road and you encounter a shoulder with a steep downward slope, you're looking at a berm drop-off.

Berm drop-offs are just one of many ways that bad road conditions can increase the risk of getting in a car crash. A one-car accident is any type of crash that doesn't involve another vehicle. Most often, these one-car accidents are caused by poorly maintained roads, nasty weather, and other roadway hazards unrelated to traffic.

The way certain roads are constructed, they can cause water to pool. This amplifies the danger of hydroplaning, which is when a car slips out of the driver's control and slides through water. If your car begins to hydroplane or slip on an ice patch, a steep berm drop-off could send your out-of-control vehicle into a severe collision with a tree, rock, or any manner of hazard on the side of the road.

With a law firm that handles car accident cases, I’ve seen first-hand the type of serious injuries that result from bad Pennsylvania roads. Please stay safe and avoid one-car accidents by driving cautiously on any roads in poor or questionable condition.