http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts, in 2010 (2011 national and Pennsylvania pedestrian accident statistics have not yet been released) fatalities in Pennsylvania rose 5.4% with 68 more motor vehicle death... http://www.articlealley.com/http://supriyo.articlealley.com/pedestrian-accident-fatalities-in-pennsylvania-2410570.html 30th January 2012 If you are living in Colorado and meets and accident then you need to contact the best and knowledgeable Colorado accident lawyer that can examine the case carefully and provide you the possible compensation you deserve. We at the personal injury.co, the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lawn.articlealley.com/colorado-accident-lawyer-2075337.html 28th February 2011 A Manhattan pedestrian accident caused by a livery cab driver left a family with serious injuries. Manhattan personal injuries are not uncommon in this high-traffic, fast-moving city, however this particular accident was especially heartbreaking a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://accidentattorney.articlealley.com/manhattan-pedestrian-accident-caused-by-a-livery-cab-driver-2039120.html 16th February 2011 Everybody knows that the most important thing for every driver is his own safety, the safety of the drivers around him, and of course the safety of the pedestrians. However from one or another reason many people don’t respect this imperative, drive too f... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marinajanakievska.articlealley.com/stay-safe-while-you-drive-you-truck-2028254.html 14th February 2011 According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 42,000 people have been killed on U.S. roads each year for the last eight years. Even though only a quarter of travel occurs at night, about half of the traffic fatalities occur during nightt... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brimarsafetysign.articlealley.com/how-brighter-traffic-signs-reduce-accidents-1984313.html 25th January 2011 Obviously there are always extenuating circumstances surrounding accidents involving cars and pedestrians, but one thing is certain, serious injuries usually occur. Both drivers and pedestrians can minimize the likelihood of a pedestrian-car accident by ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://satyanarayan.articlealley.com/facts-about-carpedestrian-accidents-that-can-determine-how-to-hire-a-pedestrian-accident-lawyer-in-1934706.html 06th January 2011 The holiday season can mean lots of parties and celebrating together with family, friends and co-workers. It also is the time when too many people get behind the wheel and drive impaired, says Cullan F. Meathe of Peninsula Transportation Group, LLC. He s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://greendoor444.articlealley.com/dont-drive-home-from-a-holiday-party-after-drinking-advises-peninsula-transportation-group-1888286.html 07th December 2010 More than 31 percent of traffic fatalities in the US were caused by driving under the influence in 2008, according to a DUI statistics conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With this finding, researchers estimated that 2... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cacaraccidentattorne.articlealley.com/traffic-laws-and-campaigns-to-reduce-dui-accidents-1846177.html 17th November 2010 According to the Texas DOT, last year Texas saw 59,164 serious injury crashes, and of these crashes, 80,640 people sustained serious injuries. It's also important to note that there were 3,089 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in Texas in 2009. Although... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rogerdesign.articlealley.com/texas-drivers-can-increase-chances-of-avoiding-serious-accidents-with-a-defensive-driving-austin-cou-1820063.html 02nd November 2010 Mustang headlamps are considered to be the best in this field. Not many brands can compete with them today considering their unique design. The Ford Mustang has been a staple in the American automobile industry and is one of Ford Motor Company's most... http://www.articlealley.com/http://matthewethaninfo.articlealley.com/mustang-headlights--add-bling-to-your-car-1819659.html 02nd November 2010 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, mature drivers account for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2008. This group of drivers also accounted for 18 percent of all pedestrian fatalities.Almost 17% of drivers in the state of P... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danwilliams2.articlealley.com/pennsylvania-mature-driver-discount-1691550.html 10th August 2010 Pedestrians being hit by automobiles is a serious problem and it is especially prevalent here in the United States with somewhere between 65,000 and 75,000 injuries from pedestrian-vehicle collisions each year, and around 5,000 deaths. Many of these accid... http://www.articlealley.com/http://maestamaria.articlealley.com/when-does-a-pedestrian-have-the-right-of-way-1589964.html 08th June 2010 On February 14th, 2008, the United States Senate unanimously passed H.R. 1216, the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007. It was seen as a measure intended to protect children from the dangers of motor vehicles, specifically in non-tra... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marketinger.articlealley.com/why-do-you-need-a-back-up-camera-system-1588307.html 07th June 2010 A lot of people drink alcohol but how many truly understand the effects of alcohol? As soon as we take our first gulp, alcohol begins to interact with your mind and body. It only takes a few drinks to feel more sociable, but if you go too far basic functi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://adam.articlealley.com/3-tips-to-reverse-the-effects-of-alcohol-1530493.html 04th May 2010 Alcohol abuse can be defined as the pattern of alcohol drinking, which results to one or more of these circumstances within a 12-month time frame: • Drinking in circumstances that result in bodily injuries (e.g. operating machinery) • Continued ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://albaswanson.articlealley.com/alcohol-abuse-facts-1519148.html 27th April 2010 Each year, there are approximately 500,000 accidents in the United States involving large trucks/tractor- trailers, with 5,000 fatalities. In fact, 1 out of 8 traffic fatalities in America is due to a collision with a truck. Virtually all of these deaths ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://corylynch.articlealley.com/a-closer-look-at-tractor-trailer-accidents-1445433.html 12th March 2010 In Rhode Island, DUI, driving under the influence, is known as an OUI, operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Rhode Island employs many methods to catch drunk drivers, including blanket patrols, mobile videotape, and the publication of enforce... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnsonmerel.articlealley.com/important-rhode-island-dui-information-1430043.html 04th March 2010 Since South Carolina has one of the country's highest death rates due to drunk driving (the latest statistics show that 46% of all traffic fatalities were alcohol related), the state legislature is working hard to address the problem. Some of the proposed... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnsonmerel.articlealley.com/south-carolina-dui-laws-include-videotape-1421841.html 01st March 2010 In 2007, an estimated 413,000 vehicle accidents in the United States were ones in which large trucks were involved. Of that number, 4,854 were accidents with fatalities. An estimated 12 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States in 2007 involv... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danielberry.articlealley.com/legal-information-about-large-truck-accident-lawsuits--info-to-know-1417063.html 25th February 2010 Drinking and driving is not only dangerous for the other guy but also the driver and the passengers of the car itself. You should refrain from drinking and driving as there is a significantly increased risk of car accidents, damage to property and injury ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://isaacsmall.articlealley.com/the-facts-about-drinking-and-driving-1411641.html 23rd February 2010 There have been a lot of researches that show that older drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group, after adolescents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, older adults are nine times more likely to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://freddyroy.articlealley.com/important-things-for-elderly-to-know-1335693.html 08th January 2010 It is natural for any parent to feel slightly relieved when their kids grow up to be able to take care of his various needs. He no longer ties himself to mamma's apron strings, so to speak. But even older kids cannot be safe on the road all the time and a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lbuckfire.articlealley.com/michigan-safety-belt-fit-test-1327996.html 06th January 2010 In the US, around 66% of the population consumes alcohol. Every year more than 150,000 college students develop health problems that are alcohol-related. Around 39% of traffic fatalities are caused due to alcohol consumption. These facts and figures are a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://steve5.articlealley.com/the-merit-and-significance-of-drug-detox-programs-1296304.html 15th December 2009 Drunk driving is a serious problem in the US and has been attributed to 13 percent of traffic deaths every year, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The government agency also conducted another study ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/underage-drunk-driving-a-looming-safety-problem-in-us-roads-1286575.html 10th December 2009 Most adults, especially men, view their driver's license as a mark of independence. This independence stems from owning their first car as a teenager. While the automobile is a powerful tool for independence and mobility, it is also potentially dangerous.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://harryayala.articlealley.com/aging-drivers-in-adults-like-men-1286000.html 10th December 2009 STATISTICS OF CAR ACCIDENTS Traffic collision in California has dropped to 3,400 last year compared from nearly 4,000 in 2007, or a decline by 14 percent, according to a statistics from the US Department of Transportation. This finding is also suppo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/traffic-collision-and-fatalities-in-california-1285074.html 10th December 2009 Some may assume that SUVs are one of the safest cars because it's meant for driving up mountains or rough roads. But this type of vehicle is one of the most likely to topple over the road. It is because of gravity, body width, over speeding, failure... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesriani.articlealley.com/what-to-do-in-case-of-suv-rollover-accidents-1280345.html 08th December 2009 What is defensive driving? Is it a term that people take seriously? Does the perception change amongst gender, race or region? In many regions around the globe drivers who are most susceptible to fatal car crashes are young inexperienced drivers and matur... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kriskolanko.articlealley.com/the-defensive-driving-manifest-1262961.html 27th November 2009 Accidents involving large trucks are among the most serious and most deadly in the United States. Trucking companies are required to follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers' hours of service. In ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carolynria.articlealley.com/large-truck-accidents-1227528.html 11th November 2009 Every year millions of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents many very seriously. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car accident. In 2005, there... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carolynria.articlealley.com/motor-vehicle-accidents-1217524.html 05th November 2009 John MuscaFlorida Drunk Driving Statisticsn Florida, the percentage of alcohol related fatalities peaked in 1983, while the actual number of alcohol related deaths peaked in 1986 and the lowest number of drunk driving deaths occurred in 1997. In 2006, out... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnmusca.articlealley.com/john-musca-law-about-page-1026788.html 10th August 2009 While certain driving mistakes, such as driving while under the influence, are obvious and avoided by responsible drivers, we all are guilty of other common driving mistakes. While something as simple as text-messaging behind the wheel may seem harmless,... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kennethlchristensen.articlealley.com/4-common-driving-mistakes-to-avoid-982368.html 16th July 2009 One of the most common criminal charges that people are faced with are DWI or DUI charges. Both of these offenses involve driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. However, a DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge refers sp... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/dui-charges-vs-dwi-charges-900090.html 18th May 2009 The 21 minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) law is currently one of the most scrutinized and debated laws in the US. This article presents the views of the different stakeholders in this issue. The United States has the highest legal drinking age in the w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hwnteam.articlealley.com/should-the-legal-drinking-age-be-lowered-858206.html 15th April 2009 The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) indicates that commercial truck accidents account for 98 percent of traffic fatalities involving automobile drivers annually. This is primarily because trucks are responsible for over 500,000 accident... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danielberry.articlealley.com/tips-for-avoiding-accidents-with-commercial-trucks-848807.html 07th April 2009 Studies have shown that the use of traffic cameras results in more accidents on our city streets. This is primarily due to the fact that motorists will instinctively "stop" at intersections equipped with cameras according to Barbars Langland-Orband, chair... http://www.articlealley.com/http://williammoore.articlealley.com/insurance-companies-and-floridas-traffic-camera-program-751093.html 12th January 2009 Car accidents happen very quickly but usually leave a lasting and devastating effect. Due to these accidents, countless of individuals and families were left changing the direction that their lives are taking. Personal injury sustained from a car accid... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/car-accident-causes-settlement--other-aspects-733763.html 03rd January 2009 Pedestrians account for about 30% of all traffic fatalities involving children under the age of 15 years. NHTSA estimates that more than one-fifth (22%) of children between the ages of 5 and 9 who were killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. Approxi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christophermdavis.articlealley.com/pedestrian-accidents-involving-children-facts-figures--statistcs-724745.html 17th December 2008 Read this little guide which we hope will help your holiday as you drive on the roads of South Africa. Some things to bear in mind when driving in South Africa: South African drivers are known for driving at excessive speeds and rarely use indic... http://www.articlealley.com/http://maireadfoley.articlealley.com/south-african-driving-culture-696397.html 27th November 2008 Accidents Happen Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury claims. Car accidents can cause not just physical but emotional trauma to the victims. There are several contributing factors to these accidents, some of them are: • D... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/dealing-with-car-accidents-646994.html 24th September 2008 The terms alcoholism and alcohol abuse are in fact two different stages of alcohol addiction. Alcoholism involves an uncontrollable physical need and emotional dependence on alcohol. Even when all aspects of the drinker's life have been adversely affected... http://www.articlealley.com/http://edphilips.articlealley.com/stop-drinking-now-alcoholism-vs-alcohol-abuse-644320.html 22nd September 2008 "The facts about driving drunk include consideration of consequences: Punishment for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or driving drunk, will vary, based on geographic locale and law in that state or county as well as wh... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andytaylor.articlealley.com/drunk-driving--drunk-driving-facts-584799.html 22nd July 2008 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) united with state Rep. Tony Staskunas (D-West Allis) last Thursday to publicize a vital piece of anti-drunk driving legislation. The bill which is ponsored by Rep. Staskunas, calls for convicted drunk drivers to put ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://anthonyfontanelle.articlealley.com/madd--representative-staskunas-supports-alcohol-ignition-interlock-legislation-562328.html 25th June 2008 "Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner, whose daughter was tragically killed by a drunk driver who was a repeat offender. The goal of MADD was to reduce drunk driving traffic fatalities and the organization has been hi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andytaylor.articlealley.com/mother-against-drunk-drivingmadd-is-it-neoprohibitionist-550463.html 04th June 2008 Intoxicating driving can be defined as driving when a drug "renders the driver incapable of driving safely" or "causes the driver to be impaired". The effects of specific drug abuse differ depending on their mechanisms of action, the amount consumed, the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stephenjhonson.articlealley.com/how-dangerous-is-driving-while-intoxicated-543530.html 21st May 2008