Christmas is one of the most active travel holidays of the year. This year, AAA estimates that around 115.6 million people are traveling for the holiday. However, there could potentially be even more travelers, increasing your risk for being involved in an auto accident. If this happens, then there are a few things you should … Read More
A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that the number of pedestrian accident fatalities in the United States is at a 28-year high. In fact, pedestrian deaths have increased by 35% over the past decade. The majority of fatal pedestrian accidents occur after dark while crossing the street, especially in major cities where … Read More
After a collision, you may get caught up in the moment and forget to take action that could potentially improve your chances for recovering financial compensation. Common mistakes that can hurt your car accident case include: Not Exchanging Insurance Information The most common practice following an accident is to exchange information with the other driver. … Read More
In a recent study, AAA found that intersection fatalities caused by drivers running red lights is at a 10-year high. According to the latest figures, a deadly intersection crash happens every twelve hours across the country. This means that two people die per day in the U.S. due to drivers running red lights. Sadly, passengers … Read More
In March 2018, a woman crossing the street in Tempe, Arizona was fatally struck by a Volvo SUV. That SUV was an Uber self-driving test vehicle, and the collision set off a wave of safety concerns. Uber halted its self-driving vehicle program, and other manufacturers pulled back on their plans. Eight months later, Uber says … Read More
Thanksgiving is one of the most active travel holidays of the year. Last year, AAA estimated that over 50 million people would travel for the holiday. This year could see even more travelers, and that is where you could run into a problem. The more people who are out on the road, the larger the … Read More
Halloween night is an exciting and fun-filled night for the whole family, especially for kids who are ready to go trick-or-treating. Parents and adults usually have plans for Halloween parties or other events as well. With more people on the streets, accidents are bound to happen. Families and friends should be extra careful between 4 … Read More
Do you remember the Takata airbag recall? You should, it was the largest automotive recall in U.S. history, and it is still going on. Dangerous airbags that can hurt and kill drivers and passengers are still on the road, and another auto safety crisis could be on the horizon. Legislation could soon put dangerous self-driving … Read More
A 46-year-old carpenter was driving down Route 32 when a 1999 Saab slammed into his Ford E350 van. This crash left the carpenter injured, dealing with pain and medical bills, but the other driver wasn’t insured well enough to handle the expenses. That’s when the man turned to his own insurance company to handle the … Read More
A Colchester man was driving northbound on Interstate 91 when his Ford F-350 was struck by another vehicle. The resulting rollover crash was so violent that he did not survive. Now, the man’s father is seeking damages for the loss of his son. So why did he file his lawsuit against a nonprofit instead of … Read More
