Drunk driving is a persisting problem in the U.S. despite laws prohibiting it – and despite the ever increasing penalties for the people caught doing it. Perhaps, nothing may elucidate this point better than the findings that: About 2 out of every 3 Americans will be in a drunk driving accident at some point during [...]
The average driver will be in about four accidents over the course of his or her lifetime, researchers have found. While this may be shocking news, being prepared and knowing what to do after a car accident can help you protect your interests and future claims to compensation. Here’s What You Should Do after a [...]
Across the U.S., more than 14 percent of all motorists are uninsured, meaning that about 1 in every 7 drivers doesn’t have auto insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC). In the state of New York, however, this average is about a third less, as only about 5 percent of motorists in the state [...]
Anytime you hit the road – as a driver, a passenger, a rider/cyclist or even a pedestrian – you face some risk of being in a traffic accident. While this risk can be minimal as long as you are focused, sober and diligent about complying with traffic laws, it generally increases during the summer season, [...]
Getting into a traffic collision can be frustrating and distressing. However, if you don’t end up taking the right steps after an accident, your frustrations and distress will likely only intensify, as you may have inadvertently done something that could: Complicate your claim Give insurers the opportunity to reduce your payouts Result in you not [...]
The truck accident lawsuit filed on behalf of Actor Tracy Morgan has recently been resolved via an “amicable settlement,” according to Walmart Stores, Inc. This case, which named Walmart as a defendant, was filed last year after a fatal truck accident involving a Walmart truck. While the terms of the settlement agreement remain confidential, a [...]
Google’s self-driving cars could come out as early as next year, bringing a lot of attention to the recent road tests that Google has conducted with these vehicles. Interestingly, just days ago, Google released a report regarding the progress of these vehicles, noting that “after 1.7 million miles, we’ve learned a lot – not just [...]
As weather throughout the U.S. warms up, regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are warning parents and caregivers to think “Where’s Baby? Look before you lock.” The goal of this campaign is to remind parents that children who are left in vehicles when the weather is warm can suffer severe, if not [...]
Drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 years old have the highest risk of being in a motor vehicle accident (when compared to motorists in any other age group), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While this may make sense considering the fact that teens have the least experience of all [...]
Ford Motor Company has recently recalled about 390,000 Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles due to defective door latches. The problem with these latches is that they reportedly prevent vehicles’ doors from properly closing. This can result in doors swinging open while vehicles are in motion. According to the recall announcement: The affected [...]