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Motor Vehicle Accidents

20 July, 2018

Ford Recall Gives a Whole New Meaning to Loose Steering

In March 2018, Ford issued a recall of 1.4 million Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans stretching from 2014 to 2018 models because the steering wheel in these vehicles can suddenly detach from the steering column and drivers can lose control. The steering system is critical for a driver’s ability to control his or her vehicle. The maintenance of a steady course and the negotiation of turns rely upon the correct operation of the steering system. The system includes the power steering pump, rack and pinion, hydraulic lines, and many other essential components. Design, manufacturing, or installation mistakes can cause these components to fail.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

5 June, 2018

Is Snapchat Putting Your Life at Risk?

Using Snapchat while driving puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk for car accidents that cause serious injuries or death. The social media app contributes to distracted driving. It also encourages people to drive at high-speeds and participate in other dangerous behaviors while behind the wheel.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

23 May, 2018

When Pre-existing Injuries Are Aggravated By a Crash

A car crash can aggravate dormant pre-existing injuries from a previous incident causing them to flair back up with pain and complications. When this occurs, a court can award damages to pre-existing conditions.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

12 April, 2018

Pedestrian Death Could Put the Brakes on Uber’s Autonomous Car Program

With several car crashes and one recent fatality, Uber has halted its autonomous car program. Safety officials fear that autonomous technology is moving too fast for the safety of drivers on American roadways.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

21 March, 2018

Why Fatal Car Accidents in Nevada Finally Decreasing

Nevada state officials recently announced a decrease in traffic-related deaths that is attributed to several factors including advanced car safety technologies, improved driver education programs, and diligent law enforcement efforts. This is the first drop in accident fatalities in a decade.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

6 December, 2017

Singing Cars Set the Tone for Safer Roads

The deadly silence surrounding electric vehicles has led regulators to require the installation of noise generating devices to alert pedestrians to their presence. Starting in 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require that all newly manufactured electric vehicles under 10,000 pounds are outfitted with devices that produce sounds when the vehicles travel at speeds of less than 30 km per hour or while they are shifted into reverse mode.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

3 November, 2017

Common Causes of Truck Accidents [Infographic]

Understanding the main factors that contribute to accidents involving large trucks is essential in developing policies and improving road safety to reduce risks. Due to the power and size of a large truck, an accident can have life-changing consequences.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

4 October, 2017

The Development of Automated Cars is a Tricky Balance

The ambitious goals of Elon Musk for autonomous car technology have aroused worldwide safety concerns, magnifying the tricky balance in self-driving car development. While autonomous cars are designed to make the roads safer, moving ahead too quickly could cause motorists’ lives to be in danger.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

26 September, 2017

Is Your Teen Ready for the Road? [Infographic]

Parents can help reduce the risk of teen driving accidents by ensuring that their teenagers are ready to get behind the wheel. The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teenagers than among any other age group. Teen drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are nearly three times more likely to be in a fatal car accident than drivers aged 20 and older.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

25 August, 2017

Autonomous Trucks Could Make Nevada Roads Safer

A new self-driving truck has recently been launched in Nevada, intended to show how autonomous trucks will make the nation’s roadways safer.

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