A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that roughly 10 percent of all car accidents are caused by drowsy drivers. Statistics previously provided by the United States government attributed just 2 percent of car accidents to drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for approximately 109,000 injuries and about…
On Tuesday, July 9th, members of the Suffolk Fire & Rescue squad were dispatched to the 5800th block of Whaleyville Boulevard following reports of a two-vehicle rollover accident shortly after 4:00 p.m. Upon their arrival, crews discovered that an SUV had overturned on impact with a pick-up truck towing a full-sized trailer. Responders managed to…
Regardless of whether you are a driver or a construction worker, road work zones pose significant risks. These dangers are heightened when road crews fail to maintain a safe work environment. Hazards such as deep trenches, uneven pavement, confusing detours, scattered debris, glaring balloon lights, and workers situated too close to driving lanes can all…
When it comes to choosing a car for a teenage driver, safety should be the top priority. With their inexperience on the road, teenagers are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents. Choosing the safest car for your teenage driver involves careful consideration of crash test ratings, advanced safety features, vehicle size, weight, age,…
As a passenger injured in a car accident, it is unlikely that you would ever be considered at fault. Even if you were distracting the driver, you were not the one driving the car when the incident occurred. Drivers have a duty of care to their passengers to operate their vehicles safely and reasonably. In…