Contrary to what you may think, hydroplaning has nothing to do with hydroplanes. Instead, hydroplaning, also known as aquaplaning, is a driving incident that may occur while driving on wet roads. Specifically, hydroplaning happens when your vehicle tires encounter a...
Recent statistics reveal that over 46,000 people die in car crashes each year in the United States. The traffic fatality rate in our country is currently set at 12.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This translates to approximately 99 deaths on the road daily, with...
Each state has its laws governing what happens in cases of car accidents. Such laws include the responsibilities of motorists, what is required in terms of insurance, and what happens when it comes to compensation that victims of car accidents may be entitled to for...
Car accidents killed or injured over 150,000 children under 16 in the US in 2020 [1]. Such accidents can have a long-lasting impact on everyone involved. Yet, despite the increased focus on safety, many people still do not use an appropriate car seat or booster seat...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about six million car accidents occur yearly in the United States. Many of these result in injuries of various degrees, with at least one driver or passenger injured in 43% of car crashes....
With the sole exception of New Hampshire, driving without adequate insurance is illegal throughout the United States. Even in New Hampshire—where having car insurance is not obligatory by law—drivers must still prove they have sufficient funds to meet their state’s...
Regrettably, thousands of car accidents occur in the United States every day, with a considerable proportion leading to property damage, injuries, and even death. In fact, road traffic crashes, which occur in various ways and for all kinds of reasons (careless...
According to National Drunk Driving Statistics, in 2019 alone, there were 163 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, making up for 27.3% of total fatalities in our state. Regrettably, drunk driving, which is a criminal violation, remains one of the most severe safety...
Commercial vehicles, especially commercial trucks, are subject to federal trucking safety laws as well as Colorado-specific regulations. Any vehicle used in commerce with a gross weight over 16,000 pounds falls under these regulations, which define the type of...
Every year millions of Americans are involved in accidents that require medical attention or suffer injuries while in the care of others. Many of them end up having long-lasting, and sometimes initially unforeseen effects. Worse, a number of them result in the loss of...