GHSA Says States Need to Do More to Target Repetitive Drunk Drivers
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol are often arrested…
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Those Who Try Driver-Assistance Systems Report Life-Saving Benefits
According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like blind-spot monitoring (BSM) and forward collision warning (FCW), when…
Report: More Pedestrians Killed on the Road in 2018 than the Previous Nearly 30 Years
Pedestrians are more in danger on the roads today than they have been in the past 30 years. That was the conclusion of the Governors…
NTSB Recommends Changes in Vehicles and Infrastructure to Increase Pedestrian Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that in 2016, there were 5,987 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes, which was a nine percent increase…
How to Increase Your Odds of a Successful 18-Wheeler Lawsuit
In July 2018, a Texas jury awarded about $101 million to a man who suffered injuries after a crash with an 18-wheeler. The jury found…
Sunroofs More Popular than Ever, but Do Present an Ejection Risk
Sunroofs are becoming more and more popular. According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the sunroof market size is…
Rest Stops Help Reduce Risk of Fatigue-Related Truck Crashes: Study
When traveling, a rest stop can offer a place to stretch your legs, get something to eat, or even pass out in the car seat…
Who’s the Most Likely to Drive Distracted?
Distracted driving is a growing problem on our roadways around the world. Who are the most common offenders? According to a recent study, it’s young…
Safety Advocates Warn of the Dangers of Drugged-Driving on “High Holiday”
April 20th is a holiday for marijuana fans, often called the “4/20 high holiday.” Believed to have been started during a Grateful Dead concert, it’s…