Of all the many types of motor vehicle accidents, few are quite as deadly as pedestrian accidents. These accidents involve a motor vehicle, such as a car or truck, colliding with a pedestrian, often resulting in severe injury or death to the person who was struck. Here are seven risk factors that contribute to the [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned drivers of the potential dangers of what it calls “drowsy driving.” This phenomenon, where people drive when they are physically or mentally exhausted, is responsible for a surprising number of auto accidents every year. That is why you should always make sure to avoid driving if [...]
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the worst times of the year when it comes to drunk driving. That is why it is especially important to drive carefully, and watch for the potential signs of a drunk driver on the road. Here are just some of the ways that you [...]
Reckless driving is one of the biggest factors that are commonly cited in auto accident reports. When people drive recklessly, they not only increase the risk that an accident will occur, they also make it more likely that someone will be seriously injured or killed if there is an accident. Here are seven reckless driving [...]
As rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have become more popular over the past few years, they have increasingly faced troubles due to accidents caused by their drivers. This, naturally, can lead to serious injuries, as well as all the other complications that come with being in an auto accident. But what happens if you [...]
According to statistics recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities rose by approximately 60% between 2011 and 2022. This rise in fatalities has occurred despite innovations intended to make motor vehicles safer overall, which has been demonstrated in government test data. At least some of the blame has [...]
Truck accidents are among the most deadly types of motor vehicle accidents, with more than 5,000 people dying every year across the United States as a result of accidents involving large trucks. Sadly, many of these accidents are preventable, and may not have occurred if not for negligence on the part of truck drivers and [...]
Everyone knows, at least in theory, that they should keep their vehicle well-maintained to ensure they can drive safely. However, due to issues of cost or time, many people put off performing proper maintenance, increasing the risks of an accident. Here are five ways that poor maintenance can lead to an auto accident: […]
Distracted driving is responsible for more than 3,000 deaths across the United States every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accounting for around 8% of all motor vehicle fatalities. To protect yourself from this danger, it is best to avoid as many distractions as possible while driving. Here are seven distracted driving [...]
Tesla, the manufacturer of electric cars and other electronic components, has earned the dubious honor of being the most recalled car brand in the United States. Data analyzed by Autoweek found that four of the five top models of cars that experienced the most recalls over the past ten years were manufactured by Tesla, keeping [...]
