Category: Automobile Accidents
Vehicle Rollover Accidents
October 31, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAny auto accident can lead to serious injuries, however, depending on the circumstances, vehicle rollover accidents can be particularly dangerous. Despite their relative infrequency — they account for only 3% of total accidents — they have a disproportionate effect, with nearly 30% of passenger vehicle fatalities involving a vehicle rollover accident to some degree.
NHTSA Releases 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data
October 27, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released fatal traffic crash data for calendar year 2016 on October 7, 2017. We would like to share with you its findings in our continued effort to decrease traffic accidents.
Passenger Rights in Vehicle Accidents
October 20, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsDetermining whose insurance pays passenger medical bills and pain and suffering and lost wages can get complicated.
Traffic Accident Burns
October 2, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccording to the National Fire Protection Association, vehicle fires occur more on highways than regular roads or streets, due to congested roadways and high speeds. Every 3 minutes and 1 second there is one reported highway vehicle fire.
Venus Williams' Accident Brings to Question Intersection Right of Way
September 29, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTennis star Venus Williams was involved in a right-of-way vehicle accident in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in June. The estate of a Florida man, a passenger who died in the crash, is suing Ms. Williams for running a red light and violating his vehicle’s right-of-way.
Study Shows Unbuckled Backseat Riders at Risk in Vehicle Crashes
September 5, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe GHSA reported that rear seat passengers are 3 times more likely to die in a crash if they are unbuckled.
Why Is Traveling on Labor Day Weekend Dangerous in Florida?
September 1, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsLabor Day weekend represents the unofficial end of summer for many in the United States. Since Florida has 4 of the 5 most dangerous roadways (reported in Condé Nast Traveler) running through the state, there is no coincidence that Florida is a high-risk area for accidents on Labor Day weekend.
Can Automated Emergency Braking Systems Really Prevent Collisions?
August 25, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe answer to the question of whether automated energy braking systems (AEB) can really prevent collisions may be yes, or no, depending upon the collision.
Why Is There Another Takata Air Bag Problem
August 21, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsThe NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that there are still 26 million unrepaired airbag inflator vehicles from previous recalls. Now there is another Takata airbag problem.
NSC Reports the State of Florida Scores an “F” in Road Safety
August 7, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsA June 27, 2017 report, “State of Safety”, from the NSC (National Safety Council) states that no state goes far enough to protect its residents from the leading causes of preventable deaths and injuries, but some states earned very poor marks for overall safety.