With Thanksgiving just around the corner, millions of Americans will be hitting the roads to visit family and friends. While Thanksgiving is a time to relax and enjoy good food and company, it is also a time to be extra careful on the roads. Holiday travel can be hectic and stressful, which can lead to[…] Read More
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Are Fatal Car Accidents More Common After Dark?
Despite fewer vehicles traveling on the road at night, about half of all fatal car accidents happen after darkness falls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says there were 5.25 million car accidents in 2020. About 29 percent of those accidents happened at night. Additionally, the NHTSA says 49 percent of the 35,766 fatalities[…] Read More
Observe Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is a national event held each year during the first full week of Nov. This year, it takes place from Nov. 6 to 13. Every year, more than 6,400 Americans die in accidents related to drowsy driving, according to data from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Drowsy Driving Is Impaired Driving[…] Read More
Driving This Halloween? Here Is How You Can Stay Safe
Halloween is enjoyable for many families, but it is also a day when there are more car accidents involving children. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children have double the chance of being hit by a car and killed during Halloween compared to other days of the year. Many children on Halloween have obscured vision because[…] Read More
Who Could Be Liable for a Tailgating Accident?
Each year, New Jersey sees many car accidents, many of which involve serious injuries. Tailgating, or following too closely, is one form of aggressive driving and a leading cause of rear-end accidents. A vehicle moving at 55 miles per hour in good conditions requires approximately six seconds and 300 feet to stop. That is longer[…] Read More
Are Blind-Spot Monitors Worth Purchasing for My Car?
Blind-spot warning (BSW) systems utilize a combination of cameras, radar, and sensors to allow a driver to better see cars, objects, or pedestrians in a vehicle’s blind spots. If the system detects a car or other obstacles, it sends a visual warning, such as an indicator light, through the outboard mirrors or front pillars to[…] Read More
IIHS Reports Vehicle Safety Systems Struggle to See Pedestrians in the Dark
Active safety systems are those that can prevent car accidents from happening and greatly improve driving safety. Lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic braking are common active safety systems that your vehicle might enable you to use to prevent accidents. While active safety systems help to significantly reduce the odds of an accident occurring, they[…] Read More
How Can You Stay Safe on the Road When it is Raining?
Rainstorms make driving much more treacherous. The harder the rain falls, the more dangerous it becomes. The same is true when the temperature is nearly freezing and the roads begin to ice over. Even a small amount of water on the road could cause hydroplaning. The rain and misting of water thrown up by other[…] Read More
What Is Blind-Spot Monitoring?
Modern cars today are being manufactured with innovative features that help prevent car accidents and injuries. These features help drivers remain safe on the roadways. The types of technology in cars that help make up for human error are called advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The ADAS contain sensors, cameras, and computer software that work[…] Read More
What Are Common Car Accident Joint Injuries?
Joint injuries can be caused by repetitive motions like manual labor, but often result from car accidents as well. Your body’s joints have a lot of demands placed on them, and they can be easily injured. A crash can make them twist or bend in unnatural ways, as a defense against blunt force impact. Jamming[…] Read More