Auto Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents Are On the Rise
Pedestrians should feel safe as they walk on the sidewalk and across the street; however, a recent report finds that pedestrian deaths and injuries are rising. The report, issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association, GHSA, indicates that pedestrian fatalities from auto accidents actually rose by 10 percent in 2015 over the previous year. The…
Read MoreUnsafe Trucks Are a Concern to Safe Drivers
There are millions of trucks on the road. While there are many laws in place to try to keep trucks safe, truck safety is still a concern. Every year there are thousands of accidents that are caused by unsafe truck conditions. A recent accident happened when a truck lost a wheel that bounced around and…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day. Some accidents are worse than others – sometimes you will simply walk away without a scratch. But other times, you could be injured much more seriously. There are some important things to do immediately after a car accident which was not your fault that will increase the likelihood of getting…
Read MoreFatigued Drivers Are Distracted Drivers
Distracted driving is a problem that is coming to the forefront more often. Most people think that distracted driving is associated only with cell phone use or texting, but there are many other situations that can cause distraction. Eating, applying makeup, and reading are all other activities that can keep drivers from paying proper attention…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
As the hot summer months approach, the use of motorcycles in South Carolina will increase. Motorcycles are a common method of transportation both for getting to work as well as for recreation. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are on the rise, with more than 119 deaths in 2015 and many more injuries. The occurrence of many of…
Read MoreChild Passengers Distract More Than You Think
Researchers at Monash University have discovered just how distracting children in the backseat can be. Most people are aware of the distractions caused by cell phones, which is why the researchers decided to compare the distractions of children to that of talking on a phone while driving. The study chose 12 families with children and…
Read MoreThere Is a Subtle Yet Distinct Difference Between Reckless and Careless Driving
Over 2.3 million people are injured in motor vehicle crashes every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most of those injuries are caused by negligence and violations of the law. Speeding is a violation of traffic law. We all know this, but what kind of violation is it? That depends on how…
Read MoreLoose Debris and Improperly Loaded Truck Cargo
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there are over 300,000 truck accidents annually. Roughly 73 percent of fatalities caused in truck accidents are the occupants of the passenger vehicle, 10 percent are non-occupants such as cyclists and pedestrians, and 18 percent are the occupants of the truck. Not all truck accidents that are…
Read MoreTall Vehicles Are at Risk of Rolling Over
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, larger vehicles have a higher rate of fatal rollover than smaller vehicles. While larger vehicles such as SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks are safer in just about every other circumstance, their high center of gravity works against them in rollovers. And, rollovers are incredibly dangerous. They only…
Read MoreProperly Adjusting Your Car Mirrors Can Save You From an Accident
Cars in the U.S. have seen a steady size creep within the last couple decades. In fact, since 1987, the average car became over 24 percent heavier by 2010 (the average car weighed 4,009 pounds in 2010). The larger a vehicle is, the more dangerous it is to every other vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist on…
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