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 […]
Category: Car Accidents
What Should I Do if I Get into an Accident in a Leased Car?
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 […]
How Can I Prepare for an Easter Road Trip?
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 […]
Are Pedestrian Detection Systems Effective at Night?
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 […]
How Can I Drive Safely on St. Patrick’s Day?
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 […]
How Can I Drive Safely during the Change to Daylight Saving Time?
What Are Important Legal Deadlines after a Car Accident?
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 […]
What Causes Shoulder Pain after a Car Accident?
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, […]
What Are Active and Passive Vehicle Safety Features?
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 […]
How Has Car Safety Improved over the Past 60 Years?
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 […]










