Car Accidents

Most people have an opinion on the proper etiquette of driving. When someone violates that etiquette, the reaction can lead to dangerous driving and serious accidents. Road rage is the…

Drinking and driving is illegal in every state. Over the years, the law has recognized the danger of impaired driving and has cracked down on offenders. Many states lowered their…

A mild winter may have contributed to the first rise in car accident deaths in several years. The National Safety Council issued a report indicating that 2012 saw more deaths…

A 65-year-old Florida man was killed in Sarasota County this week when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. The fatal car accident occurred sometime after 9…

Obesity is a serious concern in the United States. In addition to a host of health problems associated with obesity, a recent study has concluded that obese people are more…

A person’s occupation may dictate many aspects of his or her life. According to a study published in Accident Analysis & Prevention, the likelihood of dying in a motor vehicle…

An excited Boxer dog jumped inside the open cab of a Chevy van driven by its owner. The dog somehow caused the accelerator to depress, backing the van into a…

For years, luxury automakers have touted the benefits of a quiet ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is afraid that electric vehicles and hybrids have taken a quiet drive…

Anyone who has driven on a highway in the United States recently has likely seen the new style of billboards that is replacing the old stand-by. Digital billboards allow for…

Advancements in safety technology, awareness campaigns, changes in the law, and increased enforcement have been credited with the steady decline in highway fatalities over recent years. The data from the…

A data collection tool known as Signal Four is helping law enforcement officials, as well as traffic engineers, planners, emergency medical providers and others pinpoint problem areas where accidents are…

A new study conducted by Toyota Motor Corp. and the University of Michigan indicates that parents do not understand the extent to which their teens are texting and driving. The…

When an accident occurs, people are instructed to dial 911. In a serious car accident, the amount of time it takes an ambulance to arrive could mean the difference between…