Driving while distracted is a complex phenomenon, and there are a varied number of distractions that can affect a motorist’s ability to drive safely and avoid car accidents. However, cell phone use behind the wheel continues to remain the number one factor causing distracted driving accidents. That information comes from…
If you are driving in a car with a driver who is texting at the wheel, then your chances of being involved in an auto accident increase significantly. However, there is much that you can do as a passenger to avoid car accidents caused by distracted driving. Most motorists are…
The federal government is not amused by the witty highway safety messages that are posted on several highways across the country, including in Georgia, to prevent auto accidents. The federal government has banned these humorous electronic safety messages across the country. The Federal Highway Administration, which is in charge of…
Older drivers may be at a high risk of being involved in car accidents, and those risks are simply exacerbated if they also suffer from migraines. Migraines are a common condition, especially among older people, but they may be dangerous for senior drivers. According to the results of a new…
All manufacturers of light vehicles who signed a 2016 agreement have fulfilled the commitment they made to equip their vehicles with crucial auto emergency braking systems to prevent car accidents. The 2016 agreement was brought about by the efforts of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute…
A spinal cord injury can result in loss of muscle to a larger extent than can be attributed to lack of movement and mobility. A new study points to one of the lesser known, but longer term consequences of a spinal cord injury after an auto accident. A spinal cord…
The federal administration has kickstarted the rule-making process that would require drunk driving car accident prevention technology on all new cars. This welcome announcement was made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which recently announced that it has started work on the rule- making process that would require impaired…
The use of automated enforcement like red light camera systems can be a sensitive and touchy subject for most Atlanteans, but as federal administration officials focus harder on preventing auto accident wrongful deaths and serious personal injuries, the presence of such systems on American roads is only likely to increase.…
One of the most devastating consequences of a brain injury after a car accident is the effect on a person’s cognitive abilities. A new study finds that a brain stimulator device can help a person recover these critical abilities after a personal injury. The findings of the study were published…
Sleep experts have always known that night shift workers are at a higher risk of being involved in a car accident. A new study finds even more conclusive proof that night shift workers are at risk of a number of sleep disorders that can increase their risks of being involved…