Many studies have confirmed the dangers of texting and driving. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute conducted research which found that drivers who texted were 23 times more likely to be in a crash when compared with drivers who kept their focus on the road. A study by Car and Driver…
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…
In many cases, drivers who cause a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident or car accident show some signs of possible driver errors and problems before the accident. Some of these signs can include: 1) Warning sign fender benders. Smaller fender benders – especially multiple small Fort Lauderdale car accidents – can…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 18% of the 400 000 annual truck accidents across the country are rear-end crashes. In about 70 000 of these truck crashes each tear, it is either the truck that rear ends the other vehicle or the vehicle that rear-ends the…
Although much research has been done into fatigued driving and although truck drivers are well aware of the dangers of driving while tired, fatigued driving continues to cause Davie car accidents – as well as truck accidents across the country. This is despite awareness campaigns as well as federal rules…
Fort Lauderdale truck accidents cause many fatalities and serious injuries each year. When someone is involved in this type of Fort Lauderdale traffic accident, they often have questions about what has caused the collision. There are many issues and factors which can case truck accidents: 1) Company policies. In some…
The summer presents many driving opportunities, but it also means more trucks and cars on the roads, which can mean more Coral Cables traffic accidents. As well, the unique conditions of summer can lead to new perils. There are many road hazards that are particular to summer that can lead…
Today, most people agree that distracted driving is one of the main causes of Pompano Beach traffic accidents, including truck accidents. Each day, it seems, there is another item in the news about a Pompano Beach truck accident or Florida car accident caused by a distracted driver. While awareness about…
After a Hollywood truck accident, it is only natural to have questions. One of the most common questions that victims of Hollywood traffic accidents have is “why did this happen?” Searching for answers usually involves working with a Hollywood personal injury attorney, who can hire accident reconstruction experts as well…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has recently released the results of its Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS), which analyzes the causes of large truck accidents across the country. The study found that driver fatigue, distracted driving, and poor truck maintenance were among the leading causes of big…