NTSB Releases “Most Wanted List” for Improving Highway Safety
In their September 2018 report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that there were an estimated 7,277,000 police-reported traffic crashes in the U.S.…
Automobile Accidents
Arizona Prosecutors Determine Uber Not Liable in Fatal Self-Driving Accident
In March 2018, a self-driving Uber vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona. The 49-year-old woman was walking with her bicycle outside of the crosswalk when…
After String of Deadly School Bus Accidents, NHTSA Warns Motorists to Watch for Children
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a statement warning motorists to be more careful when approaching a school bus or school crossing.…
Apple’s Self-Driving Fleet Suffers First Crash
According to recent media reports, Apple’s self-driving car program, “Project Titan,” experienced its first accident in September 2018. No one was hurt in the crash,…
Plaintiff Settles with Tire Company After Husband Dies in Blown-Tire Related Accident
According to “Consumer Reports,” you should regularly check your tires for wear, using a quarter to measure the tread depth. Put George Washington’s head into…
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…
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…