Category: Auto Accidents

Obtaining a driver’s license is a right of passage for a teenager, but statistics show that teens may not be ready to handle the responsibilities that come with a driver’s license. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety claims that drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 are at the highest risk of getting into[…]

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), aggressive driving is extremely common and often results in serious or deadly injuries to those who are directly involved or are victims of the dangerous driving behaviors of others. In a recent report, the AAA documented that approximately 80% of all American drivers say they have expressed a[…]

In a recent study conducted by Oregon State University, traffic signal countdown timers—known as TSCTs—were shown to improve driver decision-making and traffic safety, reducing the chances of a car accident. Using a driver simulator, the OSU team of researchers studied 55 drivers in 1,100 intersection situations. Half of the drivers in the study used a[…]

As winter approaches, so do hazardous road conditions that lead to car accidents and result in serious injuries or death. According to data from the Department of Transportation (DOT), over 192,000 individuals sustain nonfatal injuries and 2,200 others are killed in wintertime auto accidents annually. With nearly 70% of the U.S. population living in areas[…]

On their way to meet family and friends, over 50 million people are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year, which extends from Wednesday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 26th.  Whether it be by plane, train, or automobile, traveling during this holiday weekend can prove dangerous if you fail to take precautions. Automobile[…]