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Category Archives: Car & Truck Accidents
Vehicle Speed And Age Increase The Risk Of Serious Injury For Pedestrians
Pedestrians of any age are likely to suffer severe injuries when hit by a vehicle – and that risk goes up with increased speed and increased age. A recent study by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety confirmed when vehicles strike pedestrians – the results…
Study Reports Older Drivers More Likely to Be Distracted by In-Vehicle Technology
According to a recent report issued by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Utah, older drivers are more likely to be distracted while driving when using in-vehicle technology than younger drivers. For purposes of the study, in-vehicle technology or infotainment systems…
Do Self-Driving Features Make Driving More Dangerous?
Many hope safety advances associated with smart car technology will make for safer highways. These advances include, self-driving features like lane departure warnings. However, recent survey results suggest that drivers rely too much on self-driving features. According to an online survey conducted by State Farm,…
4 Principles Of Defensive Driving
Most people have heard of defensive driving, but many do not know much about it. Defensive driving involves driving in a way that anticipates roadway hazards and unsafe driving behaviors by other drivers – and using that information to avoid potential collisions. Why Practice Defensive…
Is The Back Seat Safer Than The Front In A Car Crash?
Recent research suggests that the back seat may not be safer than the front seat in a car crash, because of seatbelts. Additionally, unsafe back seat seatbelt designs may disproportionately affect older adults and children, who are more likely to be back seat passengers. While…
Why You Need an Attorney in an 18-Wheeler Accident Case
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2017, there were over 4,600 fatal accidents involving 18-wheelers. Collisions involving 18-wheelers clearly have consequences that are far more devastating than normal “fender-benders.” If you or someone you know is seriously injured by an 18-wheeler, there…
Who is Liable for Injuries Caused by a Self-Driving Car?
Last month, the family of a deceased California man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla when the vehicle’s self-driving systems failed to detect a concrete median, causing the vehicle to accelerate into the barrier. This incident is just one of many cases involving victims…
Are Motor Carriers the Only Responsible Parties?
Imagine this scenario: you’re driving down the freeway, and then one of your tires goes flat. Your family is in the car with you, so you pull to the side of the freeway and begin to change the tire. Unbeknownst to you, further down the…
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