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29th September 2009
Many Americans suffering from sticker shock at the gas pump could get an additional 10 miles out of every fill-up. In fact, American motorists could save more than $1.1 billion in unnecessary fuel costs.
One of the fastest, easiest and least expensive... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Teens all across the country are learning to be safer drivers, thanks to Driver's Edge, a nonprofit organization developed by professional driver Jeff Payne to address the number of youth-related automobile collisions and fatalities.
The Driver's Edge ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
In this day and time with gas prices through the roof there are more and more motorcycles on the road and that can spell disaster for a lot of riders.
Motorcycles account 1 in every 8 motor vehicle accidents on today's highways according to the Nation... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st September 2009
Various studies and statistics come out every year not only to inform people of the damages brought by vehicle accidents but also to monitor the effectiveness of traffic measures being implemented by the government to prevent or at least decrease the occu... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st September 2009
According to a recent study, car accidents ranked ninth out of the top ten causes of death world wide. It also ranked first among the top ten accident-caused deaths. Over 40,000 Americans die in car crashes every year. According to the National Highway ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
The "Fatality Rate per 100 Million" (miles traveled) for motorcycle riders has nearly doubled from 22.73 to 39.89 fatalities per 100 million miles traveled this was during the period of 1997 to 2004. The number of miles mentioned above may include many Io... Read >
10th September 2009
Florida Motorcycle Helmet lawThe Florida motorcycle helmet law was amended in 2000 to permit some riders to choose not to wear a motorcycle helmet. Under the modified law, a rider may forgo wearing a helmet if he or she is twenty-one or older and demonst... Read >
Author: Lionel Massey10th September 2009
Alcohol abuse is one of the biggest health problems among teenagers that a recent government survey showed that this is the most commonly abused substance among people aged 21 years and below followed by tobacco and illegal drugs.
Another survey also p... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group04th September 2009
Sport Utility Vehicles have never been this popular before. People are not even stopped by the costs of fuel that has doubled and the growing concern for the environment. SUVs have captured our attention for some time.
SUV are still being portrayed as ... Read >
Author: Grace Oaks31st August 2009
“Pull Over Quick, there is something wrong with the car!” What to do? Ac
cidents and breakdowns happen despite the reliability of your vehicle, the routine maintenance, best intention or even the best defensive driving. According to law enforcemen... Read >
Author: D.M. Fehrenbacher30th August 2009
More and more people are now choosing Sports Utility Vehicles and pick-up trucks than other vehicles because of its sturdy features which may appear to be somewhat safe for occupants. But buyers should think twice before purchasing them as they are more p... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th August 2009
Going car shopping can be an enlightening experience. I remember my time on a car lot. I was so excited. Patience is extremely important because you want to think over every detail before purchasing a used car.
First be a smart car shopper. Do your res... Read >
Author: ctaylordill13th August 2009
In the fall, when teenage drivers back to school, wet and icy weather tails back bumper.
Inexperienced drivers off the roads slippery can make costly mistakes.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, nearly one mi... Read >
Author: shinyumi10th August 2009
Driving under influence can be defined as driving when a drug "renders the driver incapable of driving safely" or "makes driver impaired”. Drug/alcohol abuse affects perception, cognition, attention, balance, coordination, reaction time and other abilit... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson08th August 2009
Breathalyzer
A breathalyzer is a brand name of products that is made up from two words breathe and analyzer. Breathalyzer is basically a device that is used to estimate the blood alcohol content from a breath sample. The pioneer of these innovative pro... Read >
Author: Jessie05th August 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a comprehensive study on motorbike accidents that showed certain trends, factors, and demographics of victims.
These are some of the highlights of the study:
• In 2005, 41 perce... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th August 2009
More than 34,000 fatal car accidents occurred in 2008 compared to approximately 37,000 in the previous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
While there has been a notable decline in the rate of deaths caused by... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th August 2009
Several studies have reported that SUVs are four times more likely to rollover than low-roofed cars because of its higher center of gravity and weight. With this conclusion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) now requires automake... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group03rd August 2009
If you are ready to purchase your next vehicle, you are probably going through a mental checklist on what it is you want or need. Today, choosing the right car goes beyond how great it looks, how fast it goes and whether it is economical. There are so man... Read >
Author: Ravenwood31st July 2009
Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injury happens when the neck’s discs becomes dislocated or twisted due to the sudden impact. According to doctors, this kind of injury can result even in slow-traveling cars since a sudden impact is enough to injure the mus... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st July 2009
In January 2009, Yamaha recalled more than 53,800 motorcycles found to have faulty rear shock absorber. While only one person has sustained minor injuries, the company decided to announce a massive recall to avoid injuries and potential lawsuits.
Yama... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st July 2009
After years of studies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) discovered that rollovers are the second most common cause of fatal road accidents after head-on collision. Further, this type of accident is the leading cause of deaths w... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st July 2009
The state of California has one of the strictest laws when in it comes to helmet use. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the state requires all riders and passengers, regardless of their age, to wear helmet every time they ri... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th July 2009
Ever take your car to the shop because of a problem and feel like the mechanic is speaking a foreign language? You are not alone. The world of automobiles is full of acronyms. In this article, we take a look at some of the more commonly used ones.
Do y... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson28th July 2009
It was not too long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a assurance. Persons were not particularly concerned with things like insurance because they relied upon the goodwill of their fellow citizen to compensate them for unfairdamage.
For... Read >
Author: Khalif28th July 2009
It was not too long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a assurance. Persons were not particularly concerned with things like insurance because they relied upon the goodwill of their fellow citizen to compensate them for unfairdamage.
For... Read >
Author: Khalif27th July 2009
The weather is beginning to warm up and it’s time to review your summer automotive safety checklist. Here are some hints for ensuring your car is in top condition for safe summer motoring:
• First and Foremost – Every vehicle should be equipped ... Read >
Author: Jorock24th July 2009
Should we also mention that there's quite a big difference in the way men and women are actually driving cars? Do you see a woman speeding that often? Women in general tend to be much more respectful to traffic rules than men. In fact, this respect to rul... Read >
Author: John Scott23rd July 2009
The federal law requires all car companies and equipment manufacturers to ensure the safety of consumers. And according to law, failure to meet the safety requirements will make these companies liable for any equipment and car defects.
Usually, compan... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st July 2009
It was not long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a promise. Individuals are not particularly interested in things like insurance because they rely on the goodwill of its neighbors to compensate for the damage illegal. For various reasons, i... Read >
Author: ali17th July 2009
Recent statistics show that accidents involving motorcycles have increased. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an 8% increase in motorcycle fatalities last year. Despite the implementation of the helmet law in most states, motorcy... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th July 2009
If you happen to get involved in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, chances are; you will need the services of an accident lawyer to attend to your legal needs. And, in the event of an ill-fated injury, a knowledgeable accident lawyer will help speed u... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group16th July 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,... Read >
Author: Kenneth L. Christensen06th July 2009
The Cash for Clunkers bill, now called Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), would allow consumers driving old vehicles to receive a voucher for up to $4500 to use towards the purchase of a new more fuel efficient vehicle.
The bill would improve environm... Read >
Author: Mcree Ford01st July 2009
President Obama signed the Car Allowance Rebate System program, which is better known as CARS. The program is being renamed the Cash for Clunkers program in the media because of its intended purpose. In this article, we take a look at the rules for the pr... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson30th June 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 698 people were killed in bicycle collisions, which account for nearly 2 percent of the total road fatalities in 2007. The agency also said that about 43,000 bicycle-related in injuries happ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th June 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that several studies have suggested that car accident is the leading cause of death among American children.
According to CDC, 1,335 children ages 14 years and below were killed in car crashes i... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th June 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that driving under the influence (DUI) kills 36 people in the US and injures 700 other every day. With this growing problem, the federal and state agencies have conducted several studies about DUI... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th June 2009
In Los Angeles, motorcycle defects are more dangerous than in any other cities in the United States. Los Angeles is famous for its busy, high speed and dangerous roads and freeways. Motorcycle defects add to the risks that may result in another accident.
... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2009
Road accidents have killed and injured thousands in Los Angeles through the years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a vehicle accident occurs every two minutes across the country.
Statistics show that many road accident... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2009
While motorbike accidents have the highest fatality rate in collision, experts said that riders can lessen the risks of being injured or even death if they will follow certain precautions and adopt a safe behavior in riding such as:
• Wear clothing ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd June 2009
Although parents take so much trouble to pick a quality baby car seat to carry their dear bundle of joy in the car, one of the saddest facets of kid safety on the roads is that in most situations they don't fit the seat in the correct way. According to a ... Read >
Author: Dwayne Singleton19th June 2009
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), there are about 250,000 child injuries due to car accidents. This translates to about 700 children getting hurt everyday because of road mishaps.
In another study, the National Highwa... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th June 2009
Bus accidents are dangerous because the sheer size of the vehicle itself. Add to that the number of passengers in the bus and an accident can cause multiple fatalities and injury victims.
Every year thousand of adults and children sustain harm and inj... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
Most states in the US have made it mandatory for drivers with a specific number of points on their driving record to complete a defensive driving course. However, given that more than 41,000 deaths and over three million injuries are associated with motor... Read >
Author: Kilian18th June 2009
In January 2009, Toyota Motor Corp. announced a global recall of its Yaris which has been found to have defective seatbelt. According to reports, the foam pad could ignite after a high-impact frontal collision.
The carmaker giant said more than 1.35 m... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
In 2007, a study conducted by the Department of Transportation revealed that nearly 13,000 people have died in road accidents which involved drunk drivers. While there is a 3.7 percent decline in “driving under the influence” (DUI) cases compared to ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group13th June 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are about 3.3 million airbag deployments in the US from 1990 to 2008. More than 6,000 were saved from what would have been a fatal accident and countless lives have been saved f... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group13th June 2009
Sports Utility Vehicles or SUVs are a very popular mode of transport for many people in Los Angeles.
There is a perception of safety in driving and using SUVs given by the sheer size and thickness of these vehicles which makes it appealing to suburban... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th June 2009
Pedestrians beware!
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 5,000 people die each year in pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles.
Also, around 78,000 victims of these accidents sustained different types of pede... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th June 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), single vehicle motorcycle accidents account for about 45% of all motorcyclist fatalities. From 1990 to 1999 more than 38,000 motorcyclists died from accidents and 294,000 had non-fat... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group04th June 2009
Alcohol related crashes are ranked higher in Texas than in any other state. More than 1,500 Texans lost their lives in traffic crashes in 2005. The holiday season clams more lives to alcohol related deaths than any other time of the year and statistics sh... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor04th June 2009
The holiday season is a great time to visit family, but few adult gatherings are alcohol-free. This means that more people may be driving impaired than other times of the year.
A study of information from the National Center for Statistics and Analysis ... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor18th May 2009
If you’re around the same vintage as I am (59) you probably remember Jayne Mansfield or at least heard about her.
I know you’re probably wondering what Jayne Mansfield has to do with the automobile industry but actually, she had a lot to do with ... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid15th May 2009
Motorcycle accidents have a reputation for being some of the deadliest. Motorcycles offer little protection to riders in the event of an accident; therefore the injuries are often severe requiring long recovery periods.
Usually, motorcycle accidents a... Read >
Author: destian15th May 2009
In a recent study conducted Professor John D. Lee of the University of Iowa, 88 percent of drivers believe they drive safer and better than others on the road. This contradicts other results of the study, however, showing that aggressive and distracted dr... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance14th May 2009
Every year, thousands of American children are either injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) reports that the leading causes of accidental child (aged 14 and under) injuries and death are due to... Read >
Author: Amitabh Kumar05th May 2009
People in Los Angeles often participate in various activities that may cause them to sustain and suffer from different kinds of injuries. A person’s fragile body can be injured in different parts and some may be mild or severe. One part of the body tha... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group01st May 2009
If you start to nod off while you are driving and your head falls forward, the Driver Alert Nap Alarm will sound an alert to wake you up before disaster strikes. This lightweight device fits behind your ear comfortably, even if you wear glasses.
conser... Read >
Author: Brandon Caster01st May 2009
The passing of a loved one is a tragic occurrence, but even more tragic is a death that could have been prevented. As a teenager in high school, there were several car accidents in our immediate and surrounding area involving teenagers. There were so many... Read >
29th April 2009
There are different kinds of road accidents that often occur in Los Angeles wherein many people are hurt. These accidents often cause people to face different problems physically, emotionally, and financially.
The assistance of skilled lawyers should a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th April 2009
In Los Angeles and other areas all over United States, there are different hit and run cases involving a party who suffers from losses. Hit and run is defined as a situation involving a motor vehicle driver who leaves an accident scene, especially one whe... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th April 2009
Today, although the roads of Los Angeles are often crowded with motorcycles, riding it is still considered by many as dangerous. The risk and danger of riding this instrument of transportation is evident in the high number of cases concerning injured peop... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th April 2009
Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation in Los Angeles. Today, an increasing number of people use motorcycles, not only as a means to save gas but to move around places, as well.
Motorcycles are designed to help motorists navigate through nar... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th April 2009
Hit and Run
Any individual who drives a motor vehicle and gets involved in a traffic accident is compelled by law to stop in a safe area, give necessary details and information to the owner of whatever might have been damaged (for instance, property, c... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th April 2009
Rollover Accidents in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a busy city, full of various motor vehicles traveling around the area. For this reason, accidents happen frequently, and it usually results in various injuries, ranging from mild to serious ones, or even... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd April 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about 25,000 lives have been saved since the 1975 inception of MLDA laws. It is estimated that between 700-900 lives are saved each year due to these precautionary measures taken agai... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance09th April 2009
In the early part of the decade, the United States was consumed with SUV-mania. These large, powerful sports utility vehicles were seen by many as ideal both for sports-minded drivers and families who wanted a larger vehicle without investing in a full-s... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry07th April 2009
In 1972, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (HHTSA) set about creating new minimal safety standards for motorcycle helmets. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218, commonly called the DOT (Department of Transportation) standard, was in... Read >
Author: Robert Bell02nd April 2009
Motorcycle crashes are particularly tragic because the resulting injuries tend to be more severe. Motorcycle accident statistics are a helpful way to learn more about what causes motorcycle accidents, and how to avoid them.
The National Highway Traffi... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry09th March 2009
In a recent American test, an experiment revealed how unsafe modern cars actually are for whiplash injuries, thus increasing the chances of a whiplash claim.
Ford Motor and General Motors announced shocking sales results for January 2009. With all the ... Read >
Author: catherine06th March 2009
DUI Checkpoints are also commonly known as DUI roadblocks. They are regularly defined as a temporary installation used by law enforcement to catch drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. During this process, officers will stop vehicles driving o... Read >
Author: hwells802nd March 2009
In America, the car model 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 is the one car that has everyone talking, well when it comes to speeding that is.
The car comes equipped with a new ‘City Safe’ device; the small sports utility vehicle stops itself before it hits another ... Read >
Author: catherine10th February 2009
Riding a motorcycle can be a great advantage for many, especially because of its use in avoiding traffic. However, riding it can also be dangerous due to the often occurrence of motorcycle accidents.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
This specific kin... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th January 2009
Shelby and Ford are working together to create a Mustang that we all love. These two automakers are known for producing and designing some of the best models. The last time they worked together was in 1967 when they produced the first Ford Shelby Cobra GT... Read >
Author: nlwest2109th January 2009
One person gets involved in a car accident every ten seconds. This is what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported. In the City of Los Angeles California alone, car accident is one of the most common type of personal injury case. H... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th January 2009
By far the most common type of injury accident involving children are those that also involve motor vehicle collisions. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), nearly 250,000 children are injured every year in car accidents.
... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law03rd 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... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th December 2008
Drunk driving is one of those road problems that really send the fumes out of each police officer’s head. In the United States alone, number of incidents and accidents involving drunk driving equals to more than 100,000. According to the National ... Read >
Author: k00lit19th December 2008
What's the car insurance accident statistic that’s glaringly true that occurs 3-5 seconds before a car crash and one of the fastest growing causes of accidents. Know what it is? It‘s what auto insurance reports label as driver distraction. Report a... Read >
Author: Roy Primm04th December 2008
In this day and time with gas prices through the roof there are more and more motorcycles on the road and that can spell disaster for a lot of riders.
Motorcycles account 1 in every 8 motor vehicle accidents on today’s highways according to the Natio... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd December 2008
According to the surveys compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatalities in high-speed car collision cases is 41,059 for the year of 2007. It shows a slight decrease from 2006’s 42,708. The number of fatalities t... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group03rd December 2008
If you think that driving under the influence of alcohol is still the most dangerous thing you can do behind the wheel, think again. Recent statistics show that driving while talking on a cell phone is just as deadly.
Millions of drivers worldwide talk... Read >
Author: Mark Lorenzana30th November 2008
Here we are again with Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away. If you are like me, you are probably planning a trip to visit relatives over the holiday period, and no one wants their holiday trip to be ruined with a traffic ticket or, worse yet, a colli... Read >
Author: nationalsafetycommission30th November 2008
A 29-year-old woman was killed in a suspected drunk driving accident in Crescent City, California over the weekend. On Sunday night, 38-year-old Michael Jones, and the victim Jolynda R. Peters, were in Jones’ Honda Prelude, with Jones in the driver’s ... Read >
Author: Robert Reeves27th October 2008
Driving has become a daily necessity for city-dwellers these days, but the number of accidents on the road calls for another necessity. Car accident insurance and other personal insurance policies are so important that people should consider consulting in... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
Drug abuse is a major public health problem that impacts society on multiple levels. * Drugged Driving: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drugs are used by approximately 10 to 22 percent of drivers involved in crashes, ofte... Read >
Author: appsnes50527th October 2008
Drug abuse is a major public health problem that impacts society on multiple levels. * Drugged Driving: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drugs are used by approximately 10 to 22 percent of drivers involved in crashes, ofte... Read >
Author: appsnes50523rd October 2008
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, sleep deprived and tired drivers are involved in an estimated 100,000 accidents a year. These sleep deprivation-induced auto accidents, which are preventable, result in an estimated 71,000 i... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry14th October 2008
Vehicle crash is a growing concern in California. A recent survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that in 2006 alone, there were 4,236 vehicular accidents in California, with the Los Angeles county ranking at the top with the m... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group14th October 2008
Pedestrians struck by a car, truck or bus are an ever-growing percentage of fatal and non-fatal injuries nationwide. Dangers exist for them in many ways:
1. Being struck, while walking in crosswalks, crossing streets, on a sidewalk, or walking behind ... Read >
14th October 2008
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported there were 773 bicyclists killed in collisions with cars, trucks and other vehicles in the United States in 2006. www.fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/People/PeoplePetalcyclists.aspx. The vast majority of tho... Read >
01st October 2008
Positive view
Motorcycles, as they are sleek, speedy, and of great utility, has grown its popularity especially nowadays where fuel costs have increased dramatically. People found great convenience in riding this transportation medium in going to and ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group24th September 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... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th September 2008
Have you recently been in a car accident in the state of Connecticut? Was it someone else’s fault? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just released the 2007 Traffic Accident Statistics. It was found that over 2,221,000 passen... Read >
Author: Paul Justice09th September 2008
A recall is a business enterprise's or a manufacturer's pull out of a product which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other product-regulating government agency regard to be in violation of the th... Read >
Author: Marian Alba08th September 2008
Imagine that the company you work for started getting 17 calls per minute from customers with problems, and that the phone rang off the hook 24 hours a day, every day. You'd think something had gone terribly wrong.
For State Farm, that's a typical day,... Read >
08th September 2008
Parents go out of their way to choose the right car seat for their baby. They spend significant time and money to protect their most precious cargo. Yet, in 2005, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that, according to a multi-year ... Read >
Author: Julia Sullivan08th September 2008
Child car seats are widely recognized for their value in helping to keep children safe and comfortable while traveling, and are one of the most important purchases that can be made for your child's safety. However, a study by the U.S. Government's Nationa... Read >
Author: Tom Littlepage17th August 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
In 2004, there were 198.8 million registered drivers in the United States. Currently there are at least 251 million registered vehicles. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Deparment of Mot... Read >
Author: LegalView14th August 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
As gas prices continue to rise to figures unseen before in the United States, as well as around the world, millions of Americans are looking at gas-friendly modes of transportation. Among the options available are scoote... Read >
Author: LegalView13th August 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that there were 3.6 million tractor trailer trucks in use in 1998, as reported by the NHTSA's Office of Crash Avoidance Research. Tractor trailer trucks... Read >
Author: LegalView29th July 2008
What is the chance of sustaining injury or dying from a car accident?
There is a big chance. In fact, every 12 minutes a person dies in a car crash in the U.S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st July 2008
With the recent concern over high gas prices, many people here in Denver are looking for the highest mileage vehicles that they can find to drive on their daily commute. Denver has seen a boom in scooter sales and increased interest in bike commuting over... Read >
Author: Jason15th July 2008
Due to many cases of vehicle rollover crashes that are reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most people now are fully aware of the risks, situations and prevention from such unlikely eventualities.
Take the City of ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th July 2008
The streets of LA are one of the busiest in the United States, if not in the world. As engines roar and wheels roll, accidents can happen. One of which is rollover. The vehicle turns on its side, or brought upside down to its roof turning your world upsid... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st June 2008
It was reported by the Auto Channel today that Safe Kids Buckle Up, the child passenger safety program of Safe Kids USA sponsored by General Motors and Chevrolet, has arrived at a most significant landmark that no one has ever did: the Safe Kids Program... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle13th June 2008
Yesterday, significant life-saving highway driving tips were offered by top professional truck drivers as part of the American Trucking Associations' national Share the Road highway safety tour. The Auto Channel reported that the 2008 Americade motorcyc... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle11th June 2008
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are approximately 1.5 million auto deer collisions per year, resulting in damage losses of around $1.5 billion USD, which works out to an average cost of $1,000 per accident. State Farm I... Read >
Author: Ellen Bell06th June 2008
The recommended sleep time for adults is 7-8 hours a night. Most of us get far less sleep resulting in drowsiness at work and behind the wheel. We need to prioritize and consider a good night’s sleep a necessity, not a luxury. However, only 26% of Am... Read >
Author: Dr. Debbie04th June 2008
"Types of DUI:There have been many attempts to find advance indicators of who will drive when impaired by alcohol. The most well-established predictor is prior driving under the influence (DUI) arrests. Also, people who injure others or who have been inju... Read >
Author: andy taylor04th June 2008
"One out of 10 children ages 12 and 13 uses alcohol at least once a month. In a single year, 522 children under age 14 were arrested for driving while intoxicated, (113 of them were under 10 years old). 70 percent of all teenagers drink alcohol. 60 percen... Read >
Author: andy taylor20th May 2008
Laws reducing the legal BAG for youth can be strengthened by imposing administrative license revocation for drivers who are arrested with any measurable BAG. A substantial body of research supports the effectiveness of both administrative adjudication and... Read >
Author: sammybeanard20th May 2008
America's youth are our Nation's most valuable resource. And it is not an overstatement to say they are our future. Tragically, that future is being destroyed and deterred on the Nation's highways. The statistics involving young drivers are stunning. Alth... Read >
Author: sammybeanard20th May 2008
Large trucks account for a disproportionately large share of traffic deaths based on miles traveled. The fatal crash rate for large trucks is 50 percent greater than the rate for all vehicles on the roads.
Fatalities from large truck crashes have incre... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman01st May 2008
The all-new 2008 Toyota Camry Solara, a classy midsize vehicle, available in coupe and convertible versions, has been a favourite vehicle of many an Americans.
The coupe seats five while the convertible has seating for four and has a power-operated cl... Read >
Author: Expressway Toyota24th April 2008
As cell phones and other gadgets accompanying wireless communication has increased tenfold over the last decade, providing more convenience for individuals on the go it has also increased the risks of deadly automobile accidents on the road as well.
Ce... Read >
Author: Legal07th April 2008
Recent statistics show that accidents involving motorcycles have increased. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an 8% increase in motorcycle fatalities last year. Despite the implementation of the helmet law in most states, motorcy... Read >
Author: Manuel Salvacion06th April 2008
Not all motorcycle accidents are caused by road recklessness. At times, accidents happen due to defects in a motorcycle or its parts.
What are you going to do when you find out or you have been informed of defective parts in your motorcycle?
Consum... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th April 2008
Safety-oriented Swedish automaker Volvo Cars received a prestigious safety award as a commendation for its commitment to preventing accidents. The automaker will be the first to install its low-speed technology dubbed “City Safety” as standard equip... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd April 2008
Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it c... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law01st April 2008
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 - this number represents 39 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), "A motor vehicle crash is considered to be alcoho... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law07th March 2008
There seems to be a sudden increase in wrong-way driving accidents occurring in the metro Seattle area.
Not only have we have noticed more of these types of accidents being reported in the news, but lately we've received several inquires from wrong-way... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law28th February 2008
One of the outstanding discoveries in the auto industry is the safety belt. But an equally-critical auto safety feature will soon hit the roads – the circuit – and it will also be mandatory. Experts at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle25th February 2008
It's an old joke that men make disparaging comments about women drivers, and it's a fact that most comedy comes from truth - but is there truth in the notion that men are better drivers than women? Not according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admi... Read >
Author: Rob Parker13th February 2008
Disputes between teen drivers and their parents have been popping up all over the news recently. Did you hear about the woman who placed a classified ad to sell the car she’d given her son after she found alcohol under one of the seats?
Of course her... Read >
Author: Mccord Web Design14th November 2007
Motorcycle accidents are a well-known leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Together with auto accidents, they are the single largest cause of brain injury in the United States. One out of every five motorcycle accidents results in head or neck i... Read >
Author: Legal08th October 2007
The family of Sandra K. Johnson, age 41, who died in a car accident on May 25, 2007, has filed a wrongful death action against the WA Botting Company of Woodinville, Washington. The law suit was filed in King County Superior Court by Seattle, Washington p... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law02nd October 2007
Safety should be the topmost priority especially in choosing vehicles. This is why every car shopper should know the safest cars that he can grab. So which cars are safe?Luxury cars are among the safest vehicles on the road, and the Acura RL, Audi A4 and ... Read >
Author: Evander02nd October 2007
If your teenager is buying the car in his or her name, chances are they do not have established credit. This is the single biggest hurdle to being approved for a teen auto loan. The young applicant will have to show that he or she has steady income and ca... Read >
Author: Mike Hamel28th September 2007
As a result of the fact that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not curable in any real traditional sense, the best defense against a TBI is the use of preventative measure. Therefore, as a result of the fact that the number one cause of TBI amongst Amer... Read >
Author: Legal25th September 2007
Initially gaining popularity with elite golfers in the 50s and 60s, golf carts are now making their way into all sorts of unlikely places. Employees in airports, warehouses, movie sets and resorts have all gotten mobile with golf carts over the past d... Read >
Author: Cyndi Gerken02nd September 2007
The Mazda Motor Corp. proves that Zoom-Zoom pride could be equally-safe as well. Earlier, the Mazda CX-9 and the CX-7 sport utilities received the highest possible ratings in frontal and side impact crashes by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle13th August 2007
Drugs affect individuals in different ways and varying degrees. Little drug and alcohol use also can cause performance impairment. This is why employers need to be aware of potential impacts and set clear standards and expectations to minimiz... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson07th August 2007
california auto insurance companies will always group there customer into risks group, and high-speed driver happen to fall into this high risks group.Speed affects traffic collisions in four major ways, based on the research carried out by the Insurance ... Read >
Author: fatalus27th July 2007
General Motors the producer of Saab catalytic converters has recently announced a recall of all the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles due to a faulty fuel line which could cause the vehicle to go on fire in case of crashing accidents.
The Director of the... Read >
Author: Michhelle Crimson23rd July 2007
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced in July 11 the official opening of a state-of-the-art field quality centre (FQC) at the Nissan Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK.
Built at a cost of 4.5 million euros (US$6.13 million (i)), the ne... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton05th July 2007
There is an auto accident on United States roadways every ten seconds. In 2001 alone, almost two million Americans suffered an injury related to a vehicle crash. Negligent drivers can cause accidents, but crashes may also result from some design, manufact... Read >
Author: Legal29th June 2007
The government will soon need recruits to help it ride out a coming wave of retirements. At the same time, it wants to hang on to its experienced hands for as long as possible.
That was the message yesterday from Linda M. Springer , director of the Off... Read >
Author: anupam27th June 2007
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has today announced significant state legislative victories in Arizona and Illinois that mandate alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, moving one step closer to its goal of a drunk-driving free... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg31st May 2007
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to issue a rule on roof requirements by late September. The final version is expected in July 2008. The NHTSA plans to give the public two months to comment.
In yet another postponeme... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle11th May 2007
Each car that rolls of the assembly line has a unique identifier, like our social security number, that sets it appart from every other vehicle that is called a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN's are used to track individual car's from factory to ... Read >
Author: Tom Burgess18th April 2007
Why Lawsuit Funding � Lawsuit Loan is Good for Auto Accident Lawsuit Plaintiffs
Accidents can happen - may have been just a phrase in the past. Today, the equivalent phrase may well be - Accidents can happen, and if they do, the affected parties may ... Read >
Author: Paul Sherman13th April 2007
As part of President George W. Bush's Twenty in Ten initiative that aims to reduce gasoline consumption in the United States up to 20 percent in the next ten years, Bush Administration's established the Alternative Fuel Standard (AFS) that will require ... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler08th March 2007
The fact is that the crash rate for 16-year-old drivers is 15 times that of those with 4 to 8 years of more driving experience. For this reason, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and American Association of Motor Vehicle Administr... Read >
Author: nationalsafetycommission05th March 2007
Forbes.com is famous for its “best”, “most” and “worst” lists and for the year 2006 it has recorded the Most Recalled Vehicles which are as follows:
• Dodge Ram with 7 recalls
• Dodge Durango with 6 recalls
• Chevrolet Silverado/G... Read >
Author: benjamin27th February 2007
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when comparing a automobile to a motorcycle rider the motorcycle rider has a 35 percent greater chance of getting hurt or dying in a automobile accident compared to a driver in a aut... Read >
Author: Bill Carmel21st February 2007
So as to assist customers learn about the abilities of vehicles to keep passengers safe, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or the NHTSA, has done crash tests through its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). And the latest series of crash... Read >
Author: James Russel13th February 2007
Sport Utility Vehicles
It is no surprise that SUVs are among the most popular cars in the United States. SUVs provide amble room, and can handle adverse driving conditions and surfaces. They are the perfect vehicle for the busy family on the go. There ... Read >
Author: Steve Dolan03rd February 2007
So you want to buy a used car. It is scary, because there are so many places out there that offer used cars to you. But, you want the best price that you can find, so where do you look? Who do you turn to? Before you even begin shopping, it is import... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd January 2007
New Year's Eve can be tragic. According to the recent analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol-related traffic deaths are likely to rise on New Year's Eve than on other mid-week winter evenings.
Last year, by the time the c... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane29th December 2006
Our world has been bombarded with myths and with legends. Some myths have their own scientific bases however most of them are purely concocted out of the scared and fearing minds of people. And when it comes to driving and drinking, there are also some ... Read >
Author: Jason Moore14th December 2006
Try to look back at your driving history. How many times did you go over the speed limit just because you wanted to do so? How many times did you go over the limit all because you were hurrying to make it to your meeting on time? How many times did you ... Read >
Author: Tracy Dawson06th December 2006
Motor vehicle crashes cost US employers over $60 billion annually in medical costs, legal expenditure, property damage, and lost productivity. While costs by state and Industry vary, on-the-job crash injuries (fatal and non-fatal) amount to about 6.5 perc... Read >
Author: Gary Rothstein29th November 2006
The tire pressure monitoring system is an electronic system and what it does is it monitors the level of air pressure or your vehicle’s tires. That way, you would not have to park your car somewhere, get out of your car, and go around just to check if... Read >
Author: Sarah McBride28th November 2006
Volvo earlier released a statement that it is recalling approximately 360,000 cars due to a problem in speed-controls that can cause the vehicle to lose power without any warning. The automaker added that the defect in the electronic throttle module in ... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson28th November 2006
Four recalls. There would be four recalls happening and this is not just any kind of rumor or gossip. This is for real. And it was the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, who gave out the announcement on these four recalls.
Eac... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane25th November 2006
Last year in Germany, the police authorities reported a total of 3034 accidents triggered by fatigue, including 1786 collisions resulting in personal injury. This equates to about 0.5 percent of all serious accidents. Nonetheless, safety experts believe... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson24th November 2006
What could be even better than providing the teenage drivers the total gift of safety?
Well, it looks like such would be the Christmas present that the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Foundation For Traffic Safety is giving out to those ne... Read >
Author: Jay Stevens24th November 2006
It seems like there are going to be more recalls. Especially now that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or the NHTSA, has announced another batch of auto manufacturers that would be doing their own share of recalls.
According to th... Read >
Author: Chuck Smith18th November 2006
Hats are off for the new Mazda CX-7 crossover SUV. Recently, the 2007 version of the vehicle received the 5-star frontal and side impact crashworthiness ratings, the highest ratings, in the U.S. government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat... Read >
Author: Kimberly Meyer17th November 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or more commonly known as the NHTSA, has proposed that the Electronic Stability Control, or the ESC, be used and be required for use in all vehicles. And after such an announcement, the company Bosch... Read >
Author: Kenneth McKinley17th November 2006
It is September once again and it is the time to celebrate and spruce up the campaign towards informing everybody about child passenger safety. That is why September is actually referred to as the National Child Passenger Safety Month. This month-long c... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson16th November 2006
?Children get caught up in the excitement of back to school season and forget to look out for cars. Many youngsters have trouble making accurate judgments about traffic speed and distance, so drivers have to be particularly aware.?
Beth Mosher imp... Read >
Author: Terry Brown16th November 2006
Children are one group of passengers that do need much protection. And it has become apparent that during crashes, accidents, or collisions, children are oftentimes those who receive the gravest injuries. That is why GEICO, one of the most trusted ins... Read >
Author: Joe Thompson16th October 2006
Ford Motor Co. will recall 6,164 Escape hybrid sport utility vehicles built at Claycomo plant. According to the U.S. traffic agency, said units need to be inspected due to the reported possibility of drivetrain shaft fracture. Said fracture is attributed ... Read >
Author: Chuck Smith15th July 2006
For those of you out there who do not know it yet, the month of September has just been known as the Child Passenger Safety Month. This happened when the National Automobile Dealers Association, which is commonly known and referred to as the NADA, has p... Read >
Author: Sarah McBride11th July 2006
It's been over two years since Pennsylvania passed a law allowing motorcyclists to ride without helmets. It was a huge mistake. It's time to repeal the law before it becomes too ingrained.
Who pays the medical bills, especially when a motorcyclist suff... Read >
Author: Stewart Cohen04th July 2006
How a person acts in the society is basically the attitude that he has been taught at home.
This has been one of the major theories and beliefs that people have. This is mainly because it has been said that the home is the breeding ground for attitu... Read >
Author: Mark Clarkson25th June 2006
A child safety seat inspection and installation fair would be held this coming Sunday, June 25th. This event would all be part of the campaign towards the reduction of fatalities among children. Three groups have joined forces so as to make this event a... Read >
Author: Carol Mitchel25th May 2006
By properly maintaining your tires, you could potentially be avoiding uneven wear, poor performance and possibly even a blowout. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tire failures or blowouts are believed to contribute to over... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu20th May 2006
One of the major concerns that vehicle manufacturers have to face in their daily production of vehicles is to ensure that each and every machine that rolls out of their assembly plant is safe enough for people to travel on. This is mainly because it act... Read >
Author: Jason Moore10th May 2006
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Roadside field sobriety tests (FSTs), developed at the behest of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are commonly employed by police officers during DUI stops to determine whether a driver is under ... Read >
Author: Lance Knowlton03rd May 2006
The Ford Motor Company has recently recalled sport utility vehicles that it has manufactured. Ford, Mercury, and Mazda were three of the brands that the recalled sport utility vehicles held. In fact, there were about some 160,000 units of these that wer... Read >
Author: Jay Stevens24th April 2006
Perhaps the nations most well known anti drunk driving organization is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), they have catapulted this issue into the forefront of American culture and in the process have helped to make Driving Under the Influence (DUI) la... Read >
Author: Peter Wallander18th April 2006
Fourteen individuals and organizations from around the United States were recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for their accomplishments in improving traffic safety. They were given and presented with Public Service A... Read >
Author: Kevin Anderson04th April 2006
Of course, most vehicles that are produced and manufactured around the globe work well. However, upon meeting the Honda Ridgeline, the views have changed and people have started proclaiming this vehicle as the truck that actually works. This is based on... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane12th March 2006
Standing for "Luxury Sport", the Lincoln LS has been freshened for the year 2006. It comes with four doors. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of five passengers in its spacious and very comfortable cabin. It is a luxury sports sedan. For this yea... Read >
Author: Pamela Hewitt02nd February 2006
The Volvo XC90 is a sport utility vehicle that is very suitable for people who have families. Also, it is a very good choice for those people who live in remote places. The Volvo value for safety still permeates the Volvo XC90. This vehicle has a turbo-... Read >
Author: Kevin Anderson17th January 2006
It was not too long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a promise. Individuals were not particularly concerned with things like insurance because they relied upon the goodwill of their neighbor to compensate them for wrongful damage. For a v... Read >
Author: Sam Caldrone17th December 2005
National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration says 71% of fatal multi-vehicle crashes involving a large truck are caused by the other vehicle. While it is true that you cannot predict and totally stop an accident or a collision from happening, you ... Read >
Author: Sarah McBride10th November 2005
If you're sober, then you've got nothing to worry about, right? Not necessarily. The problem with being singled out of traffic as a possible DUI is that the officer has already formed certain expectations: He is psychologically predisposed to "see" what ... Read >
Author: Lawrence Taylor08th September 2005
One of the most important things you can do to purchase a cheap used car at bargain prices is to do your homework. You should check your local classified ads and see what the asking price is for the type of vehicle that you are in the market for. M... Read >
Author: C. L. Spartalis08th September 2005
One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several years. With the High Cost of new cars millions of people are opting to purchase affordable used cars.
There is a Massive opportunity ... Read >
Author: C. L. Spartalis27th August 2005
As we pack our K-12 kids up and get them ready for another school year, we need to be constantly thinking about their safety. This applies both to their travel to and from school and their safety while on school grounds.
Parent drivers must remain watc... Read >
Author: Karen Cole14th August 2005
Like all drivers, senior citizens (or as I like to call them "seasoned citizens") want to get the best rates on their auto insurance policies. What they may not be aware of is that older drivers may present a higher risk than other drivers, usually leadin... Read >
Author: Matt McWilliams05th May 2005
The benefit of retrieving data from flight data recorder using the Black Box was only available to airlines for many years. This invaluable instrument, which helps determine what happened in the critical time before a crash, is now available as Airbag SDM... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane01st May 2005
Backed by Honda's exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure, the 2005 Honda Odyssey was the best choice from its segment in the recently concluded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) frontal offset crash test.
... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane
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