Ever since the car was invented, there have been increased risks for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. But a recent study shows that the last year was incredibly problematic, with a dramatic increase in traffic deaths. Specifically, traffic deaths in 2021...
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Daydreaming is a major cause of car accidents
You may assume that it’s typically obvious when a driver is distracted. Maybe you pulled up next to someone at a stoplight and they were clearly looking down at their phone. Maybe you watched someone drift off the side of the road and you could tell that they were...
What risks can a hacker cause to self-driving cars?
Much of today is easily done through technology: You can get anything you want at the touch of a finger, self-checkouts now replace living workers, at-home offices are sweeping the nation and now self-driving cars are available. Life is being made easier every day....
Can someone blame their GPS for a crash?
People use GPS all the time when they're driving. Many cars have this built right into the dash, and a lot of drivers will also use their phones. It's an easy way to get around and is much safer than using a paper map since you don't actually have to hold it. The GPS...
Are surface roads safer than interstates?
Numerous factors influence how dangerous driving is for you. The speed of the other vehicles, the density of traffic and even the time of day influence how much risk you have. When you consider how high the speed limits are on interstates and how much traffic there...
Fatigue can increase the risk of commercial vehicle accidents
When thinking about causes of car accidents, drunk driving or distracted driving tend to pop into people’s heads first. We think of people driving aggressively or recklessly bobbing and weaving through traffic at high rates of speed. We might even consider intense...
The real scope of the car accident problem
Everyone knows that car accidents are a possibility, and we've all driven by numerous wrecks, some more serious than others. But most people don't really think about this problem when they get in the car. They're not worried that they're going to get in an accident....
Why do distractions endanger cyclists more than drivers?
The constant assault on our attention on the road can be overwhelming, making it hard to know where to turn. Whether it is our two-year-old throwing toys to the floor to get us to turn around, a clothing company putting semi-clad torsos on a giant billboard to sell us...
If the driver who caused my wreck dies, should I still file a claim?
When a car accident happens and the at-fault driver dies, it may feel wrong to file a lawsuit. However, you may be facing your own medical and car repair bills as a result of the crash. Filing a claim, in this case, is necessary and isn’t any different than filing a...
Why do most car accidents happen at night?
The human eye relies solely on light for vision, and at night this vision is greatly diminished. Diminished visibility can greatly impact the driver’s ability to judge distance and safe speed while on the road. According to studies, nearly 50% of fatal accidents...