The percentage of fatal accidents per mile driven increases after age 75. Elderly drivers have a limited range of motion, weak muscles, and fragile bones. They also take more medication than the younger generations. Their frailty can make them more likely to die in a car accident, and not their tendency to get into crashes. …
When a driver of a motor vehicle causes an accident and blames it on a medical emergency, this is known as a “sudden medical emergency defense”. The insurance company may refuse to pay damages because they claim that the driver was not responsible for the accident. For example, the driver could not stop in time, rear-ended your car, or ran …
Children are heading back to school; which means there are more kids on the roads as they walk to the bus or to school. Drivers need to be extra careful and be aware of the danger of pedestrian accidents. Here are some simple tips to avoid pedestrian accidents this back to school season. Preventing Pedestrian Collisions Involving School …
Victims of catastrophic car accidents are often left with emotional and psychological injuries. It is extremely important for a victim of a catastrophic car accident to receive immediate medical attention to prevent complications and improve the victim’s chances of survival. Depending on the severity of the injuries, the victim may have to undergo prolonged and extensive treatment and …
Because of the high number of accidents caused by smartphone-related distracted driving, a number of apps have been introduced to help drivers keep their eyes on the road and to promote safe driving. Smartphones have also proved to have a negative impact on driving. Drivers often choose to use their phones while driving. This habit has led to a significant increase …
The majority of drivers recognize the risk of driving while talking on a cell phone, surfing the web, or texting. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities in the United States. Each year, thousands of people are injured and many others are killed in car accidents. Unfortunately, most car accidents are preventable. They are caused …