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 protection while traveling by motor vehicle. Although […]
Car safety has come a long way since seat belts began to be required in the 1960s. Amazingly, the significant declines in serious injuries and deaths seen in the past 60 years occurred alongside an explosion in the number of vehicles on the roads. In fact, in the United States, the cumulative number of miles […]
Injuries and even fatalities can result from a car accident, simply from the impact of the collision and all the breaking metal pieces that result. But the vehicles we drive are powered by gas or electricity or a combination of the two. This combustible energy can do just that, combust, in an accident, and that […]
Driving during the holidays involves many of the same safety hazards that are present throughout the rest of the year, but the combination of dangers all at once may put drivers and passengers at elevated risk of a car accident in the days between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. The hazards of this time of […]
When driving on cold winter roads, being prepared for the worst is as important as ever. Emergency preparations should include a well-stocked driving safety kit as well as pre-season planning and a review of good winter-driving habits. This discussion explains what items you should include in your safety kit and how to brush up on […]
