It seems so long ago. Before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States, people loved sharing things. In fact, sharing was so popular that people created businesses to capitalize on the practice of sharing. Airbnb allows people to make money renting out part or all of their homes. Uber provides a ridesharing alternative …
Auto Accidents: A Guide to Getting the Necessary Information
We know that being involved in an auto accident is not only inconvenient but that it can cause a lot of stress. However, there are some steps you can take to be prepared for an accident ahead of time, as well as essential steps to take after the accident occurs. Knowing this information ahead of …
INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT? HERE’S WHAT TO DO
When a car accident happens, it’s essential to know what steps to take to ensure that victims are protected and that you are appropriately compensated for your losses. The two golden rules everyone should follow after an accident are: Always stop even if both drivers do not believe there was any damage. Never admit responsibility. …
TOP 3 HIGHWAY HAZARDS
Highway hazards increase the likelihood that drivers will get into car accidents if said drivers aren’t aware of the hazard and how to appropriately respond to it. First, highways that are covered in water after a recent storm are slicker than usual due to two factors: (a) the water and (b) the oil that is …
ARE YOU AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an aggressive driver is anyone who places his own interest or time demands above the safety of others on the road. Likely, most people are guilty of becoming an aggressive driver at some point, but it is those who make it a habit who are most dangerous …
LEGAL MARIJUANA IMPACTING CRASH RATES?
A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reviewed insurance claims for vehicle crashes from 2012 to 2016 and found that in states which had legalized marijuana, there was a three percent increase in collision rates relative to neighboring states who did not legalize marijuana. However, a different study published in the American …
WHY ARE TEENS AT SUCH HIGH RISK FOR DROWSY DRIVING?
It’s no secret that teens are at high risk for getting into car accidents, especially in the first few months after getting a driver’s license. In 2015, six teens at the age of 16-19 died every day in vehicle-related accidents. While not all of those accidents were related to drowsy driving, teens tend to underestimate …
CAN HUMANS AND MACHINES GET ALONG ON SHARED ROADS?
As semi-autonomous driving vehicles begin to share the roads with human-driven cars and trucks, a number of safety concerns about the interaction between the two have emerged. Common human interactions between drivers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians that help prevent accidents and mishaps may become more complicated as drivers let machines take the wheel. Automation …
HOW DOES SPEED AFFECT CASUALTY RATES IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
There are many factors that can contribute to car crashes, but one of the most common causes is speeding, which also results in a higher casualty rate. How Speeding Affects Car Accident Rates Excess speed occurs when drivers travel beyond the designated speed limit, while inappropriate speed is defined as traveling at speeds is unsuitable …
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