December 17, 2020 What Steps Should I Take to Prepare My Car for Winter? Winter officially begins on December 21, but certain parts of the country are already experiencing freezing temperatures, as well as snow, ice, and freezing rain. Driving during these extreme weather conditions can be treacherous, particularly if a motorist has not taken the necessary steps to prepare their vehicle for winter. Drivers who have not already … Read More »
October 29, 2020 Does Daylight Saving Time Increase the Risk of Nighttime Car Accidents? On Sunday, November 1, parts of the United States will turn the clocks back an hour as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. Commuters who leave work after 5:00 p.m. may be driving home in the dark. While the extra hour of sleep is a bonus, it can disrupt regular sleep patterns, which can … Read More »
September 29, 2020 What are Helpful Safety Tips for Driving During the Fall Season? Studies indicate that most adults in the United States spend eight to 10 hours a week behind the wheel. Motorists who are accustomed to driving may not pause to think about hazards that crop up as seasons change. When summer turns to fall, there are many things that drivers should consider before they go out … Read More »
August 25, 2020 How a Delayed Medical Diagnosis can Affect your Legal Claim According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 3 million Americans sustain nonfatal injuries in car crashes every year. When someone’s injuries are the result of another person’s negligence, the injured party may file a personal injury claim to cover the damages sustained in the accident. However, there is one problem: … Read More »
August 17, 2020 NHTSA Proposes New Protection Standards for Driverless Vehicles Just a few months ago, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its first proposal to modernize the existing occupant safety standards for vehicles equipped with semi-automated driving systems. The standards that are currently in place fail to take into account automated vehicles without traditional manual controls. Creating up-to-date occupant protection standards is a … Read More »
February 19, 2020 More Car Accidents During “Spring Forward” Daylight Savings According to new research, there is a 6% to 8% increase in car crash injuries and deaths during the workweek that follows the “spring forward” to daylight savings. Many states have considered ending daylight savings altogether due to a variety of observed problems, such as a greater number of workplace injuries, heart attacks, and strokes … Read More »
January 24, 2020 Liability Regarding Snow and Ice-Related Car Accidents Slippery road surfaces and poor visibility during snow and ice conditions can lead to serious and sometimes fatal car accidents. Many people believe that a car accident caused by ice and snow is a no-fault situation, but this is not the case. In many snow and ice-related car accidents, the driver that slides into another … Read More »
December 5, 2019 Tailgating Car Accidents Countless scenarios can result in a car accident. Among the most common are rear-end collisions that occur when a driver follows the car in front of them too closely. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, nearly one-quarter of all car accidents are rear-end collisions, causing nearly 2,000 deaths and one million injuries annually. … Read More »
April 5, 2019 Crackdown on Distracted Driving Local and state police throughout the country are joining forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC) in a campaign to bring awareness to distracted driving, a public epidemic that is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. every year. The goal of the program is to … Read More »
