In 2011, 2,650 teens in the age group of 16-19 were killed in auto accidents. Another 292,000 reported to the emergency departments with injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents. In other words, seven teens in the age group of 16-19 got killed every day because of auto accident injuries. It is important to note that …
Using social media while driving is a dangerous practice becoming common amongst teen drivers. Twitter and Facebook are the two most popular social media apps. Most young drivers carry their smartphones with them at all times, and quite often they cannot wait to respond to a message or tweet even when they are driving. Even …
Speeding is a dangerous behavior and can significantly increase the chances of an accident, especially if you are driving too fast for the road or weather conditions. When a car is traveling at a very high speed, it takes longer to stop because of increased momentum and is more likely to go out of control. …
When a motorcyclist gets involved in an automobile accident, there are unique challenges he/she has to face in filing an accident claim. In general, there is often a negative perception that motorcyclists are all reckless, which does not bear any relation to reality. When a motorcyclist gets involved in an auto accident, apart from proving …
There are more car accidents that occur on certain days of the year compared to other days. Not all days are created equal when it comes to driving. In fact, there are more car accidents that occur on certain days of the year compared to other days. This happens because there is more traffic on …
The injuries suffered in a car accident can change the person’s life forever, especially if one of the occupants of the vehicle happens to be a child. Consequences of injuries suffered by an infant in an automobile accident can be debilitating and life-altering. Unfortunately, the damage caused by pediatric injuries may not be entirely visible …