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Auto Accident Deaths in 2022 Remained High Compared to Pre-Pandemic levels

The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released new statistics that show that the total number of people killed in car accidents in the United States dropped last year compared to the previous year.  However,  it may be too early to celebrate. According to the latest statistics by the National…

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Could Poor Police Enforcement be Linked to Auto Accident Spike?

While there have been many theories for the disturbing rise in auto accident wrongful deaths across the country,  one under examined factor is now under the scanner.  Experts  believe that a drop in police enforcement since just before the pandemic is possibly partly responsible for a spike in car accident…

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More than 3500 People Killed in Distracted Driving Car Accidents in 2021

Statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that more than 3500 people were killed in car accidents caused by distracted drivers in 2021.  This  April, the federal administration  plans to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is making the…

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Georgia’s Car Accident Record Makes it One of the Worst Driving States

Georgia gets a mention in a new list of some of the worst driving states in the country, thanks to a new study which considered a number of factors including car accident rates while assigning rankings. The rankings come from research conducted by Quote Wizard.  The Quote Wizard team analyzed…

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How Auto Accidents can Cause Complications for Pregnant Women

Traumatic personal injuries can be devastating for pregnant women, and auto accidents are some of the leading causes of these types of injuries involving pregnant women.  A  new study finds that even a minor car accident can significantly raise the risk of complications for an expectant mother. The results of…

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Highly Ranked Cars Less Likely to be Involved in Fatal Car Accidents

When motorists drive cars that have been ranked highly by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, they are less likely to suffer fatal personal injuries in a car accident. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is one of several organizations that publishes safety rankings for automobiles.  Thousands of Americans who…

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Is Poor Sleep Putting You at Risk of a Car Accident?

Sedentary lifestyles and bad eating habits are placing millions of Americans at risk of  poor sleep patterns,  increasing their chances of being involved in an  auto accident. This  March, the National Sleep Foundation will mark Sleep Awareness Week.  The  special week will be commemorated   between March 12 and March 18.  …

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Car Accident Prevention Technology can be Challenging to Repair

Auto Accident  prevention systems like front crash avoidance  technology and lane departure warning systems play a significant role in protecting motorists and passengers.  However,  when there is any malfunctioning or problems reported with these systems, repairs can be challenging to complete. The  Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is reporting on…

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Stronger Seat Belt Reminder Systems Could Prevent Minivan Car Accident Injuries

More  lives could potentially be saved in  auto accidents involving minivans every year if these vehicles came with stronger and more efficient seat belt warning systems. A  new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety highlights the fact that far too many minivan models simply do not have effective…

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Study: Head Injury can Hasten Death

There are a number of complications that are associated with suffering a head injury,  and one of these, according to a new study, is an increased chance of dying,  with the risk having doubled over a period of 3 decades. We know of some of the more common consequences of…

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