When a child is in the car, safety is a priority. As they grow, according to the United States Department of Transportation, the car seats designed to protect them also change. For children aged 13 and under, car accidents are a leading cause of death. For adequate...

Pedestrian detection systems and automatic braking systems are two features commonly touted in new vehicles by automotive manufacturers. Despite claims that these technologies may improve safety, more pedestrians are dying on roads across the United States. Pedestrian...

In nearly all states in the U.S., motorists must carry at least minimum automobile insurance. Minimum liability covers the expenses of property damage and bodily injury caused by a motorist. While this is a law, not all motorists abide by it, and Oklahoma ranks as one...

When most people think about “distracted driving,” they probably think of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or potentially texting and driving. While these are dangerous activities to engage in while driving, there are other dangerous forms...

For many victims of debris-caused wrecks, it seems like something out of a horror movie. They are traveling behind commercial trucks with heavy loads on the highway. Suddenly, the lumber or towed vehicle breaks free and falls into the drivers’ path. Whether drivers...

While you may feel relief that you survived your car accident and have begun to heal, the aftermath of a traumatic event may bring new challenges. You may no longer feel comfortable driving and experience vivid moments where it is almost as though your accident has...

Car accidents are a massive contributor to serious bodily injury, including internal bleeding. In 2019, about 4.4 million people suffered injuries that were serious enough to require medical care. Car accidents are a major cause of blunt trauma injuries. These...

There is a common belief that the rise of self-driving vehicles will make roads safer from drunk drivers, not worse. On the surface, this seems logical. If a car can drive itself, it stands to reason that an intoxicated person controlling the vehicle would be less...

Traffic signals are in place to help control the flow of traffic and limit the number of motorists traveling through intersections at the same time. However, these signals only prove effective when drivers abide by them, and new research regarding just how often...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there is a sharp increase in crash fatalities once drivers reach age 70, and these rates are highest among drivers who are older than 85. One reason is the increased vulnerability to injury of aging bodies and...