Ejected from Car

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Each year, 10,000 people are killed and around 20,000 people are injured in accidents involving an ejection. Remember to buckle up each time you ride in a vehicle. Car accidents can cause serious and life-threatening injuries, changing the lives of victims and their families forever. Each year, thousands of people are injured in car accidents and …

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Updated: August 18, 2024

Are Head-Up Displays a Cause of Driver Distraction?

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HUDs are a see-through display used to display safety driving instructions and information about driving conditions, the condition of the vehicle and statistics, speed-related information, speed limits on the roadways, and fuel-related information. Blind spot warning systems, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning systems have been incorporated into new car models. These innovations have improved traffic …

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Updated: January 17, 2019

Seat Belt Injuries

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Seat belts are one of the most important safety features included in all cars. They save thousands of lives each year, however, in some rare cases these safety devices can actually cause an injury. This can happen when you fail to secure the seat belt properly, or if there is a design or manufacturing defect …

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Updated: January 21, 2025

Can Allergy Medicine Increase Your Car Accident Risk?

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Allergy medications contain antihistamines with side effects that can make driving dangerous. Some people have to take allergy medication regularly, because of symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and rashes. The right allergy medication can ease or eliminate these symptoms. Allergy medications contain antihistamines with side effects that can make driving dangerous. What are Antihistamines? Allergies can be triggered by dust …

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Updated: April 5, 2025

Will Driverless Cars Reduce Car Accidents?

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Last year, around 35,000 people lost their lives in car accidents, and 94 percent of these deaths were a result of human error. Autonomous vehicles can operate on their own either in part or in whole. Autonomous vehicles are garnering a lot of attention and the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) has stated that new rules need to …

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Updated: February 5, 2024

Poor Vision Can Lead to a Car Wreck

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Having clear vision is essential for driver safety. In this post, our St. Louis car wreck attorneys will discuss vision requirements for obtaining a driver’s license in Missouri. Missouri Vision Requirements The state of Missouri has strict laws and rules about vision requirements for issuing driving licenses. These rules are set up by the State …

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Updated: April 8, 2023