Archive for Car Accidents

Vigilant driving, not using electronic devices, and planning for extra drive time so you don’t feel rushed are some of the most important ways to stay safe on the road.

Of the 5.5 million that occur annually, 93 percent of traffic accidents are completely avoidable and due solely to human error, according to the Federal Highway Administration and the National

Truck accidents often affect multiple different parties on the road due to the devastation their size poses. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 10 people die

While it may seem counterintuitive, a large vehicle may not always be the safest option. It is true that in multiple party collisions, generally the occupants of larger vehicles fare

Driving has certainly become much safer since the 1960s. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 1964 there were more than 45,000 fatalities due to auto collisions. In terms

Cars are larger now than they ever have been in the past. In 1987, the average new car weighed 3,221 pounds. In 2010 that weight moved up to 4,009 pounds.

Driving is one of the most dangerous activities that we do on a daily basis. The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 2.5 million people required