According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,757 people across the country were killed in truck collisions in 2011, compared with 3,686 in 2010. This represents a 1.9% increase in the number of fatalities between the two years. In many cases, these accidents were single-vehicle truck accidents. In…
A new study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded that mind-wandering can contribute to car accidents. The study’s authors spoke with 955 injured drivers who were admitted to Emergency Rooms. In 47% of cases, researchers determined that the injured driver was the at-fault driver and in half of…
A study out of University of Minnesota has determined that driver health may play an important role in truck accidents. Researchers examined the BMI (body mass index) of newly hired commercial truck drivers. The study researchers measured accident rates and BMI of the drivers for two years, or until the…
Each year, truck accidents in Coral Gables and across South Florida occur because drivers make simple mistakes that lead to collisions. To help avoid car accidents in Coral Gables involving trucks, there are many things that you can do: 1) Allow trucks to have right of way. Do not cut…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would like to see some features and devices to become standard on all new cars and trucks in order to help prevent car and truck accidents. Car and truck manufacturers say that adding these safety technologies could add substantially to the cost of vehicles,…
In November of this year, the Florida Highway Patrol and other agencies launched TACT (Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks), an initiative aimed at reducing Florida traffic accidents caused by aggressive drivers. According to authorities, aggressive driving is a leading cause of South Miami car accidents and truck accidents. When drivers…
If you have been injured in a Homestead truck accident, you may not only want to focus on healing, but you may also become interested in advocacy. Many survivors of serious Homestead traffic accidents find that advocacy is an important part of the healing process and helps them seek changes…
Keeping yourself informed about the issues that could affect your safety on the road is an important part of being a savvy driver. There are many issues that federal and state governments have been mulling over that could affect the risk of Coral Gables trucking accidents: 1) Maximum allowed truck…
Most motorists who drive passenger vehicles may need to rent a truck or van at some point in their lives in order to complete home renovations or for a move. If you need to rent a truck, you will want to keep several safety tips in mind in order to…
At this time of year, distracted driving can be a cause of concern — after all, at this time of year many people are especially busy trying to shop, visit family and friends, and take part in all the holiday festivities. Many workplaces are also extra busy during the holiday…