The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 4,500 deaths in drunk driving accidents during the month of December between 2017-2021. Holiday parties and increased alcohol consumption during the holiday season often lead to a surge in impaired driving. Impaired driving is dangerous for everyone. Keep reading to learn why drunk driving increases […]
Automatic Emergency Braking Required for Vehicle Manufacturers Starting in 2029
Automatic emergency braking reduces motor vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will make automatic emergency braking standard on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. The automatic braking standard is anticipated to significantly reduce rear-end and pedestrian collisions. NHTSA is […]
Car Accidents in Indiana
More than 800 people died in car accidents in Indiana in 2020, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. In the same year, there were more than 175,000 total crashes in Indiana which resulted in over 38,000 non-fatal injuries. Distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are some of the most […]
How Common Are Indiana Trucking Collisions?
Thousands of large trucks drive through the “Crossroads of America” each day. In fact, Indiana is the 5th busiest state for commercial freight traffic. With so many trucks on the road, accidents are bound to happen. In this article, we’ll discuss what you should know about Indiana trucking accidents and what to do if you’re […]
Impaired Driving is Dangerous Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 32 people in the United States die each day due to drunk-driving crashes. To put it into perspective, that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-related crashes. Thousands of others were seriously injured. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention […]
