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Are Car Accidents Common on College Campuses?

Published: Oct 10, 2023 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Car accidents on college campuses happen more often than you might think because young students often lack driving experience. Some attend schools farther away and leave their cars in lots, while others live closer and commute to classes. These accidents can lead to severe...

What Are Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain?

Published: Sep 26, 2023 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

You cannot control the weather, but you can control how your vehicle reacts while driving in the rain.  Wet roads and rainy conditions are perhaps the most hazardous situations a driver can encounter.  In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),...

Can Underinflated Tires Cause a Car Accident?

Published: Sep 15, 2023 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Driving with underinflated tires is dangerous and can lead to an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that this problem affects at least one tire on almost a third of American road passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. According to the...

Are Blind Spot Monitors Safe?

Published: Aug 28, 2023 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are over 800,000 blind spot accidents in the country each year, causing more than 300 fatalities. Because they are one of the leading types of car accidents, many car manufacturers implemented blind spot monitoring...

Is Adaptive Cruise Control Safe?

Published: Aug 14, 2023 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Cruise control has been around for a long time, but adaptive cruise control (ACC) takes it to another level. Instead of maintaining the same speed, ACC automatically adjusts the miles per hour to conform to safe following distances and speed limits. Many news outlets...

What Is Seat Belt Syndrome?

Published: Jul 11, 2023 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

In certain circumstances, things that protect people can end up hurting them. Seat belt syndrome is an example of this and affects some car accident survivors. This does not mean that seat belts should not be worn, but it is essential to recognize the...