The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released 2019 traffic fatality data as well as a preview of fatality data for the first half of 2020. Nationwide, traffic deaths decreased in 2019 when compared to 2018. Deaths related to alcohol-impaired driving decreased to the lowest percentage since this data began being […]
Meet the SaferCar App and 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers a variety of free resources to help you stay safe on the road. Let’s take a look at the recently redesigned SaferCar app and the 5-Star Safety Ratings Program to see how they work! SaferCar Mobile App The SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car […]
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident
More than 352,000 individuals were involved in an Indiana collision in 2018. 873 were killed, and nearly 20,000 others suffered incapacitating injuries. These accidents are often caused by drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, and/or speeding. Navigating the legal aftermath of a motor vehicle collision can be challenging, especially when serious injuries have occurred. Consult an […]
NHTSA Proposes Modernized Vehicle Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a proposal to modernize federal vehicle safety standards. The proposal also addresses ambiguities in current occupant protection standards for automobiles that are equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) designed without traditional manual controls. The NHTSA is proposing that safety requirements for vehicles with ADS that do […]
Safe Work Zones for All
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24, 2020. The theme is “Safe Work Zones for All: Protect workers. Protect road users.” Held at the start of construction season, this annual spring campaign encourages safe driving through work zones. This year is the 20th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week. Work Zone Safety Training April […]
