Injuries and fatalities on America's roadways are more prevalent than ever. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of crashes rose over 7% in 2020 when compared to the previous year. As such, this data suggests that your risk of...
Car Accidents
What are the good and bad features of Tesla and other electric cars?
Tesla is a name well-known these days for making high-quality vehicles. The self-driving component gets a lot of attention as being the newest technology in the industry and the future of driving. However, it also gets a lot of scrutiny for its safety, but this...
Back-to-school season, traffic accidents and teen road safety
Whether you are a teen preparing to head back to school or you are a parent concerned about your child's safety on the road, you need to review some of the risk factors young drivers face while behind the wheel (or riding with friends). Aside from understanding some...
3 safety topics to discuss with your teen driver
As a new academic year begins, you may worry about your teenager’s safety as he or she drives to school for the first time. Your concerns are not unfounded. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause...
Should new drivers worry about inattentional blindness?
As summer comes to a close and the school year approaches ahead, your teen might be gearing up to drive themselves to school perhaps for the first time. Of course, this is often a big and sometimes scary experience, especially for you as parents. One of the best...
Back to school safety tips for teen drivers
Whether your teen is heading back to high school or commuting to college, he or she could benefit from a back-to-school safe driving refresher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that motorists ages 16 to 19 have more serious accidents than any...
Why are Connecticut’s roads so dangerous?
Though fewer people have hit the roads last year than many years in the past, that does not necessarily mean they got any safer. In fact, some states saw a massive leap in the dangers and related crashes on roads. Connecticut is one of them, facing a starting 22...
How can you prevent an accident while on vacation?
Vacation is the ultimate time to relax, forget about the stressors at home and enjoy your family and friends. If you plan to drive while out of town or if your vacation includes a road trip, the last thing that you want to happen is to find yourself in an accident...
What should I know about car accidents and vacation?
A vacation should be relaxing and a time to unwind without worries. Having a car accident while on a getaway can shatter the peace and tranquility, but it does not have to. There are things every traveler can do to avoid having an accident ruin their vacation. Night...
The catastrophic consequence of red light runners
If you suffered injuries due to an accident at a red light, it may have been the fault of a red light runner. Reckless drivers frequently cause accidents at intersections. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a 2019 survey exposed that while 86% of...
