Every vehicle on the road has to pass significant safety testing. If a vehicle, whether it is a truck, car, or motorcycle, does not pass these tests within a specific range, it will not be allowed to be sold in the United States. Automobile manufacturers need to make sure the vehicles they design and manufacture […]
Rollover car accidents are among the deadliest types of collisions that you could experience. Fortunately, rollover accidents are relatively rare. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that only about two percent of all motor vehicle accidents are rollover collisions. However, rollover accidents account for about 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in the […]
Car accidents can get complicated, particularly when leased cars are involved. Leasing a vehicle is different from buying a vehicle. It is essentially a long-term rental with lower monthly payments and lower costs for maintenance. However, you are expected to return the vehicle in the same shape. Should you get into an accident with a […]
One of the favorite times of the year for many, Easter weekend is a great opportunity for family and friends to get together and celebrate traditions new and old. However, with the amount of people traveling to meet each other, the likelihood of getting into a car accident increases. The best way to prevent a […]
The goal of motor vehicle safety technology is to make road travel safer for all road users. Recent advances in vehicle safety technology have included sensors and automatic response systems to prevent car accidents, including collisions with pedestrians. Among the detection systems that help prevent road accidents, car manufacturers have added lane departure detection systems […]
In addition to being a celebration of Irish culture and history, Saint Patrick’s Day has become notorious for its association with green beer, shots of Irish whiskey, and the accompanying drunkenness that creates a jubilant party atmosphere as well as an increased risk of car accidents on highways and roads. When March 17 rolls around […]
Each March, we make the shift to daylight saving time, the annual practice of changing the time on our clocks to make the most of available daylight. In the process, we lose an hour of sleep and our bodies must make the adjustment to a new sleep-wake cycle. This can affect our health in many […]
The time after a serious car accident is hectic and disorienting enough without the thought that your chances of making things right might hinge on a very strict timeline. While dealing with the fallout of property damage and physical injuries, you must also remain aware that time is running out on your ability to seek […]
Shoulder pain after a car accident can be the result of blunt force trauma that causes bruising or broken bones, a laceration that results in an open wound, or less noticeable injuries to muscles and other soft tissues. Perplexingly, many of the less visible injuries are those that can be the most painful, long lasting, […]
Car safety technology has come a long way. From seat belts to driver assist tools, the iterations of occupant protection and anti-crash equipment offered by car manufacturers have moved us into a new age with plenty of choices to consider when deciding what options will offer the most security while traveling by motor vehicle. Although […]
