Car crash deaths are on the rise. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that the first quarter of this year saw deaths rise by 19% in comparison to the first quarter of 2019. They also rose 7% over the same period last year. This is in...
More neck injuries occur due to vehicle accidents than for any other reason in the US. They make up 90% of all injuries suffered in rear-end collisions. While vehicle crash injuries that involve a lot of blood tend to catch people’s attention, sometimes the things you...
Every year, the authorities send out reminders that this time of summer is called “the 100 deadliest days” for teen drivers for a reason. The annual spike in fatal crashes occurs every year when a wave of teens hits the road with their newly-minted licenses for the...
A lot of people in Greensboro have stories about almost being hit by a car while they were trying to walk across the street. Unfortunately, not every encounter between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle is a near miss. Compounding the pain and suffering of a pedestrian...
Trucking crashes are some of the most dangerous because of the differences in weight between passenger vehicles and large trucks. If a smaller vehicle is hit, it’s likely that the people inside will be badly hurt or killed. In many cases involving passenger vehicles,...
A high percentage of road traffic collisions happen at intersections. When you consider that various vehicles are going in different directions, often at the same time, it is not surprising. That is part of why traffic lights exist: to control the flow of traffic at a...
Many proponents of self-driving vehicles tout improved safety as a benefit compared to vehicles driven by human beings. However, many consumers remain wary and not quite ready to embrace these vehicles or trust in their safety. An advocacy group polled consumers in...
North Carolina motorcyclists like you are at increased risk on the road. Motorcycles offer a comparative lack of protection. Because of this, motorcyclists suffer from more severe crashes. They tend to have a higher fatality rate. Distraction contributes a lot to...
If you are like most people in North Carolina, you have heard a lot of reference to distracted driving in recent years. Much of the discussion around distracted driving has focused on the handheld use of mobile phones. It is understandable that people have highlighted...
Most truck manufacturers these days equip their trucks with Electronic Control Modules, which many people often refer to as “little black boxes.” Though, according to FindLaw, the original purpose of these boxes was to protect trucking manufacturers against invalid...
