Distracted driving remains a significant and high-profile safety concern. While the vast majority of motorists believe they are more careful than others on our roadways, research has shown that most of them are not making safe decisions while behind the wheel. Are you one of…
After another deadly accident on Highway 61, leaders from Lincoln and St. Charles County are demanding that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) make safety improvements to a dangerous stretch of road. A 36-year-old woman was traveling northbound Highway 61 when another vehicle slipped
Road conditions can be the primary cause or a significant contributing factor in motor vehicle accident cases. How a road is designed and temporary conditions, such as construction activity, can result in serious accidents. Two accidents this week have left Connecticut officials seeking solutions fo
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers said slick conditions contributed to a deadly accident in Salina when a southbound vehicle lost control, crossed the median and collided with a tractor trailer. There were several slide-off crashes in the area, as well. Police said many motorists believed the…
A tragic auto crash near Indianapolis is a sobering reminder of the importance of seat belts. Four central Indiana teenagers were killed after their car crossed a median on a state highway near Indianapolis and struck a minivan. A fifth passenger in the car and…
The holidays are a busy time with students coming home from college, family gatherings, after work parties, dinner with friends, and other special events. Sadly, the festive nature of the season provides temptations that makes the 35 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s the most…
When a pedestrian is struck by several thousand pounds of metal and glass, even a low-speed crash carries a high potential for serious injury and even death. According to the Utah Department of Transportation’s website, the state has had a total of 45 auto-pedestrian accidents…
“Tis the season to be jolly…unless you are stuck in traffic, cut off by an impatient driver, or endlessly circling the mall parking lot. While the holidays are generally considered a happy time of year, many people tend to become overly stressed trying to juggle…
As more and more people hit the road during the holiday season, it is a perfect time to remind motorists of the dangers of distracted driving. In 2013 alone, 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Yet, while many drivers have the discipline to…
If your car crashes in the woods and no one is around to hear it, will anyone come to the rescue? They will if your car is equipped with sensors that automatically call for emergency assistance in the event of an accident. For example, with…
Research has shown that cell phone-related accidents account for 27 percent of all crashes in the United States. In fact, according to Automotive News, a significant 8.1% rise in traffic accident fatalities in the United States over the first half of 2015 is being attributed…
Anyone can be a drowsy driver; all it takes is a late night, lack of sleep, or “burning the candle” at both ends to put motorists at risk of a serious or fatal accident. In any case, drowsy driving has become an epidemic. Those most…