Across the United States, we’ve seen the devastation just one act of distracted driving can cause in a variety of scenarios, ranging from putting makeup on in the car, to eating while driving, to, of course, the prevalent act of texting and driving. While these are frightening behaviors drivers know should be stopped immediately, would…
Car accidents are never pleasant, but in an ideal situation both drivers involved will pull over, assess the damage, and exchange insurance information in a timely, calm manner. Unfortunately this is not always the case. What happens when someone is hit and the guilty party drives away? What rights does one have in a hit…
When the time comes for your teenager to finally learn to drive, your mind might wander with worry and fear. After protecting them for their entire lives, it can be a scary thought to release them into the wild that is U.S. roads; after all, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for…
While it has long been commonly believed the backseat was the safer place to ride in a vehicle, new data suggests that is not necessarily the case. A recent study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found back seat safety features are significantly less sophisticated and efficient these days than front seat…
When we hear the phrase distracted driving, our minds immediately think of young, irresponsible drivers putting the lives of other drivers on the road at risk. Something that might not come to mind as quickly is the danger distracted driving poses for first responders. Whether en route to provide help or stopped on the side…
Electric scooters continue to zoom through city streets, and with this growing trend come growing reports of injuries. The problem of safety on electric scooters has developed into such a pervasive issue that the CDC sent out an official warning regarding how dangerous scooters can be. The CDC partnered with the Public Health and Transportation…
While most of us can agree on the increasing status and convenience of ordering from Amazon, warehouse staff members might not think as highly of the company. A growing company means a growing staff, and oftentimes this leads to overlooked safety measures, overworked employees, and even serious injuries. Recent grievances reported by Amazon workers have…
Warmer weather is here and that means more motorcycles on the roads. While the joy of the ride is certainly obvious, the dangers that come with it aren’t always as clear. Did you know that more than half of motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. involve an accident with a motor vehicle? Motorcyclists are at risk…