There is no doubt about it; newer cars are safer than old ones. Over the years, the introduction is new technologies has made this possible. As a result, innovative improvements in modern cars prevent life-threatening crashes every day. According to the National...
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What happens if you collide with a driverless car?
Now that the State of California has approved a pilot program for driverless cars that will transport riders, you may have some big questions. You might wonder, although the program originated in the Bay Area when these vehicles will end up around Los Angeles as well?...
Are alcohol monitors about to become standard on new cars?
Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies around the country, drunk driving remains a major problem on U.S. roadways. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports someone dies in an alcohol-related crash every 52 minutes. For years,...
What happens when an uninsured driver hits you?
The state of California requires all drivers to have the minimum liability insurance to be able to drive. However, just because the law requires it does not mean that everyone has insurance. That is why Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC) exists. What is Uninsured...
Who pays for damages after a truck accident?
Tractor-trailers may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, which is roughly the same weight as 10 adult elephants. By contrast, your car, truck or SUV may not even weigh as much as one. Consequently, it is not difficult to understand why a collision with a commercial truck...
The dangers of relying too heavily on backup cameras
All new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the U.S. must have backup cameras. While cameras range from basic to sophisticated, all show drivers a real-time picture of the area behind their vehicles. Consequently, using a backup camera may decrease your chances of colliding...
What is the highway disease?
President Lyndon Johnson decried what he called the highway disease when he announced the establishment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 50 years ago. As President Johnson saw it, upwards of 50,000 Americans dying on U.S. roadways was...
Do advanced safety features really make cars safer?
Today’s automobiles are, in theory, safer than ever before. Safety is a major concern for people buying cars, and automotive safety testing is becoming increasingly accurate. Auto manufacturers are including record numbers of safety features on new vehicles. Many of...
What if I have delayed injury symptoms after an accident?
Your accident happened in a flash. You were slowing down to avoid hitting a car in front of you on the freeway. Then just seconds later . . . CRUNCH. Your body jolted forward, your airbags deployed, and you hoped you’d be OK. Thankfully, the car behind you had been...
Watch for these 4 signs of seat belt syndrome after a car crash
If you want to boost your odds of surviving a serious car accident, you should always wear a seat belt when you drive or ride in any type of motor vehicle. After all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that seat belt usage cuts the number of serious...