More than three million Americans are injured each year in car accidents. From whiplash to traumatic brain injuries, the complications can be serious. While car accident injuries can vary greatly due to the circumstances of each crash, there are some common types of injuries, such as chest injuries. In this blog post, we’ll look at […]
Rear-End Collision: Common Causes and Injuries
Rear-end car accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle collisions. Out of the approximately six million car accidents in the United States each year, about 40 percent are rear-end collisions. Passengers in both vehicles can be injured in a rear-end collision, but the passengers in the front vehicle tend to be […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating. It’s easy to want to attribute crashes to things beyond our control, like blown tires and faulty brakes. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 94% of motor vehicle accidents, the crash was caused by driver error. These included recognition errors, decision errors, and performance […]
Buckle Up for Safety
Wearing your seat belt is one of the most important things you can do to stay safe in the car. In fact, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than ten thousand child lives were saved by seat belts or child safety seats between 1975-2013. Adult seat belts don’t usually fit children well until sometime between […]
Teen Drivers: Safety Concerns
When you’re new to driving, there are a lot of things to think about. Teen drivers (and passengers) face a lot of risk on the road. In fact, more than 2,500 teens die in car accidents each year in the United States. However, there are many ways to reduce risk. Here are few statistics and […]
