Airbags are made to protect the passengers inside vehicles. However, some automakers believe airbags can work equally as well on the exterior of vehicles to protect pedestrians. General Motors received a patent last month for an outside-the-vehicle airbag to help safeguard pedestrians in a crash,…
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The holidays are times when family and friends are gathering together, businesses are hosting holiday parties, and kids are coming home from college. All these factors contribute to a significant increase in traffic on our roadways. The festive nature of the holiday season provides us…
On Sunday, most of the country turned the clocks back an hour. Although it meant an extra hour of sleep, the American Auto Association (AAA) says drivers need to be reminded of the potential effects of the time changes, such as changes in sleep patterns…
Every year thousands of teens die in traffic accidents—often as a result of their excessive speed, lack of experience, or inattention. Although National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15 – 21, 2017, now that the school year is underway, it is important to learn…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash every 33 seconds. Many injuries and deaths could be prevented if children were properly restrained. Many parents and caregivers assume they know how to…
Suffering a personal injury in an auto accident is bad enough, but when the insurance company denies or refuses to settle a claim, the impact can be devastating. Here is an example of a plaintiff who refused to give in to an insurance company’s outright…
One of the most dangerous types of truck accidents is a truck underride collision — when a passenger vehicle strikes a commercial truck and then slides underneath it. Such collisions commonly occur when a commercial truck jackknifes — when the trailer pushes in front of…
Nearly 303 million people in the United States have cell phones. At any given moment during the daylight hours, more than 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a hand-held cell phone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As auto accidents and…
Until recently, Texas had minimal restrictions on cell phone usage while driving. However, after many failed efforts, Texas has become the 47th state banning texting while driving. Arizona, Missouri and Montana will be the only states without a texting while driving ban. Supporters have been…
Summer is what most teens live for – graduations, pool parties, road trips, summer jobs, and more. Sadly, with all this new-found freedom and time spent with friends, summer is known for something else as well. The “100 Deadliest Days” began on Memorial Day and…
