The very first red light camera ticketing device was used in New York City in 1993. Since that time, some 24 states have implemented red light cameras while another 15 have banned them altogether. You may wonder why there is such a divided opinion on the use of these automated ticketing systems. Research and studies […]
If you’ve ever been stopped by a police officer for not having your safety belt on—or wearing it improperly by having the shoulder strap under your arm—you probably felt annoyed that the government dictates seat belt usage. Annoying or not, the truth is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that more than 15,000 […]
In a motor vehicle accident between a massive 18-wheeler and a passenger car, it’s a sure bet the occupants of the passenger vehicle will come out on the losing end. A 5,000 pound passenger vehicle is just no match for a 50,000 to 80,000 pound truck. There are around 400,000 big rig accidents each year […]
If you’ve suffered injuries following a serious car accident, then you should definitely hire an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney who has many successes under his or her belt. There are many, many questions you must ask prior to hiring a personal injury attorney, and you will want to ensure that all these questions […]
Although some victims of auto accidents are thankfully able to get back to work fairly quickly, others are not so fortunate. Many victims of auto accidents sustain a level of injuries which makes it impossible for them to get back to work in a timely fashion, or, in extreme cases, at all. The inability to […]
While airbags have been proven to save lives, there are instances where that same airbag has unintended negative effects, resulting in injuries and, in rare cases, even death. While most of the complaints about airbags relate to minor injuries such as abrasions and bruises, sometimes airbags can more severely injure a passenger, especially children or […]
Each year there are over 600 bicycle fatalities in the United States, and over 50,000 injuries which result from a bicyclist and a car colliding. Although the numbers have actually gone down through the past few years—a seventeen percent reduction since 1998—there are obvious risks associated with riding a bicycle in traffic. When you consider […]
If you’ve recently been injured in an automobile accident which caused a significant amount of damage to your vehicle and yourself, you may wonder how an insurance company would value your claim were you to file one. Insurance carriers typically will investigate the types and amounts of damages suffered, then figure a percentage of fault. […]
Most of us are aware that distracted drivers are responsible for a large number of accidents. Whether drivers are talking on their cell phone, texting, eating, fiddling with the radio, or turning around to see what the kids are doing in the back seat, distracted driving is a major contributor in auto accidents. While legislators […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports there are over a million and a half car crashes each year in America which involve deer or other large animals. Other than deer, motorists may collide with small rodents, raccoons, porcupines, armadillos, livestock and even our feathered friends, which lead to an accident. As more and more […]
