Wearing a helmet is certainly a good idea for any cyclist. It significantly decreases the odds of a traumatic brain injury or a fatal accident. But what wearing a helmet doesn’t do is help you avoid vehicles that are going to cause those accidents. Many crashes are...
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Year: 2023
Pedestrian deaths reach 4-year high
Reports have recently shown that pedestrians face a mounting safety risk. Every single day, roughly 20 pedestrians are killed in car accidents. Many more pedestrians are being seriously injured, even when they survive being struck. Safety officials have lamented the...
Seat belts could be mandatory for passengers soon
For years, if a motorist sat behind the wheel of a newer-model vehicle, they have been treated to an auditory and/or visual warning if their seat belt was not engaged by the time that they started driving over a very low backup speed. Now, the National Highway Traffic...
The benefits and limitations of driving assistance tech
The development of increasingly advanced technology has both helped drivers to stay safer in certain ways and to experience heightened safety risks in others. Notably, safety features like backup cameras and lane change warning systems have helped to prevent an untold...
The risks of settling your car accident claim too soon
If you were involved in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be inclined to settle your car accident claim quickly and move on from the incident. The immediate need for compensation is understandable, but you may unknowingly expose yourself to unnecessary...
When mechanical failures happen on the road, who is liable?
The vast majority of car accidents happen due to nothing more complicated than simple human error. A nearby driver can get distracted, mistake their gas pedal for the brake or just make a poor decision in heavy traffic – and the next thing you know, you’re in a wreck....
Why are rural roads so deadly for drivers?
It is common for people to assume that the most dangerous roads are those with the heaviest traffic flows. As a result, people tend to become more anxious about driving in urban spaces, but statistically, rural roads are among the most dangerous streets in the...
Why don’t people use their blinkers?
You’ve probably been frustrated before when someone else didn’t use their blinker. Maybe they cut you off on the interstate. Maybe you were waiting for cross traffic when a vehicle suddenly turned right down the same road, and you could’ve just pulled out and turned...
How does bad weather affect semi-trucks?
Inclement weather has an immediate impact on flows of traffic. Heavy winds, rain storms and fog are among the different conditions that may force drivers to change their habits at the wheel to reduce their chances of causing a major collision. Motorists need to be...
How medical evidence can strengthen your car accident claim
It may seem a no-brainer, but seeking medical attention is one of the most crucial things to do after a car crash. Even when you don’t suffer apparent injuries, getting proper treatment will protect your overall health and well-being while providing invaluable medical...