Traffic fatality rates among less educated people in the age group of 25 and older have increased. Improvements have been seen in road safety over the past few years, but these improvements have not impacted all citizens evenly, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Traffic fatality rates among less educated people in …
You may think that only cars that are severely damaged as a result of a car accident are considered a total loss. This may or may not be true. If the cost of repairing a damaged car surpasses its current market value, it is considered a total loss. Calculating a “Total Loss” When you report a car accident …
If you suffer personal injury or property damages from a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the negligent party. How is the value of a car accident claim determined? The amount depends on a number of factors. There are common factors that may impact the value of your car accident claim. Consistency of Car Accident Report …
The U.S. Department of Transportation will be upgrading the NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings system. Additional crash tests will help encourage all leading vehicle manufacturers to design safer cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also planned several other changes to its safety system. 5-Star Safety Ratings System The agency will check each new car to see whether it …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are an average of 228,000 car accidents in school zones each year. The majority of these accidents are caused by negligent driving or violation of the traffic rules for safe driving in school zones. For example, traffic laws mandate that every motorist drive the posted speed limit for a …
Determining fault in a chain-reaction car accident can be difficult, especially one involving a number of vehicles and drivers. When you are in an accident with one other vehicle, it is often easy to figure out who is at fault and negligent. In the state of Missouri, when people are involved in a car accident, the driver …