Accidents involving semi trucks often have devastating consequences due to these vehicles' sheer size and weight. While a vehicle crash can result from various factors, semi truck crashes have unique causes. The truckers, trucking companies and how a truck's cargo is...
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NHTSA could mandate recall of defective airbags as last resort
If you thought the problem of exploding airbags was resolved years ago, you’ll be surprised to learn that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided it’s time to take aggressive action against one airbag manufacturer that has thus far...
How can pedestrians stay safe around cars?
Did you know that around 17% of all fatal accidents involve pedestrians? Each year, there are roughly 40,000 deaths due to traffic accidents, but not all of those individuals are in vehicles at the time. Pedestrians and cyclists also face major risks. Not only are...
What is distracted driving?
Car accidents happen for many reasons. Many accidents are caused by drunk drivers and speeding and others are caused by user error. One of the most common reasons for auto accidents is distracted driving. Distracted driving occurs whenever a driver isn’t focused on...
Rural roads see a higher rate of fatal accidents
When someone gets behind the wheel for the first time, they will likely feel safest on a straight, empty road. This means that rural roads tend to feel comfortable and easy to navigate. City streets, which are much more complex and feature a lot more traffic, tend to...
Car accident liability for teenage drivers in Texas
Teenage drivers are usually excited to get their license and enjoy the freedom of the open road. However, due to their inexperience, accidents are sometimes likely. When a car accident involves a teenage driver, determining liability is crucial for the injured...
2 things you need to know when filing a TX car accident lawsuit
If you are a regular driver, chances are that you will be involved in a car crash at some future moment in time. You may have even been hurt recently as a result of a collision. If an accident isn’t your fault (or is only partially your fault), you may be eligible for...
Should you be concerned by the danger of truck drivers?
It is natural to feel some level of fear when driving next to large trucks, especially eighteen-wheelers. Even for the most experienced of drivers on the road, it’s understandable to feel intimidated by the sheer power and size of these vehicles. Couple that with the...
Even useful systems can cause distracted driving
People are usually well aware that things like texting and driving are a form of distracted driving. They can cause thousands of car accidents. Some of the outrage over this, when accidents happen, is because other drivers know that the distracted person was doing...
Being tired makes you drive like you’re drunk
Many people understand that driving drunk is very dangerous. It can reduce reaction times. It can lead to more driving mistakes. It hinders their cognitive processing abilities so they may make errors that they never would’ve committed otherwise. They consistently...