NHTSA Says Seat Belts Could Have Saved Over 17,000 Lives in 2016
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is renewing their efforts to get drivers and passengers to use their seat belts. In a report…
Automobile Accidents
NHTSA Study Finds that New Car Safety Features Are Worth It
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that new safety features on vehicles are working. On the other hand, older vehicles without these…
Study Shows that Child Seats Often Used Incorrectly, Increasing Risk of Injury
Do you use child safety seats for your children? If so, are you securing your children properly inside them? Are the seats themselves fitted correctly…
Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Car Accident?
If you or a loved one is involved in an accident, and you are seriously injured, you may be dealing with a number of medical…
IIHS Finds More Pedestrians Killed in Roadway Crashes, Suggests Solutions
More and more pedestrians are being killed on the road. According to researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), pedestrian deaths increased 46…
Northeast States Crack Down on Distracted Driving in April
As part of the annual distracted driving awareness month, which occurs in April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also conducts their annual “U…
Citations for Distracted Driving Increasing in Pennsylvania
According to a recent report in US News, citations for distracted driving in Pennsylvania jumped by 52 percent in 2017, and have increased by 172…
Car Accident Injuries Not Always Evident Right Away
If you’re in a car accident and you escape seemingly unscathed, you’re likely to feel grateful you weren’t seriously injured. You may also be likely…
Uber Self-Driving Crash in AZ Raises Questions About Technology
Uber has halted testing of self-driving cars once again following a crash in Arizona. This is the second time the company has had to stop…
Does High-Visibility Clothing Protect Cyclists or Increase Risk?
If you regularly ride your bike to work, you may have invested in high-visibility gear to reduce your risk of a bicycle accident with a…