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Older Adults with ADHD at Higher Car Accident Risk

Seniors  who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have a significantly increased risk of being involved in car accidents. A  new study finds that it is not just teens with ADHD who may be at a higher car accident risk, but also seniors between the age of 65 and…

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Driving Anxiety and the Fear of Car Accidents

The fear of being involved in an auto accident is the number one factor affecting driving anxiety and stress, but there are ways to circumvent these fears. If these fears can be overcome, it will greatly improve the lives of these individuals and is very likely lead to fewer auto…

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Distracted Pedestrians Have Higher Auto Accident Risks

As we head towards the end of summer, pedestrians walking along Atlanta roads must remember to focus on the task of walking and avoid distractions from their cell phones and other devices to avoid car accidents. Unfortunately, too often pedestrians are seen walking across a street while looking at their…

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Texting Ban Leads to Drop in Georgia Car Accident Rates

A law that prohibits the use of hand cell phones while driving for Georgia motorists has possibly contributed to a drop in the number of auto accidents caused by distracted drivers in the state. Unfortunately, before the law was passed, there were a significant number of car accidents in Georgia…

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Increasing Senior Motorist Population in America and Safety Concerns

Recent census data shows that America’s population is steadily getting older and the median age of the country is now at  a record high.  Over  the next couple of decades, we can expect a significant increase in the number of senior drivers on our streets, demanding a closer look at…

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Epilepsy and Car Accident Risks

People  who suffer from epilepsy may be able to drive safely provided they take all safety precautions, including taking any necessary medications, and stick to the limitations placed on them under the law.  A new study, in fact, finds that an early diagnosis of epilepsy may significantly reduce car accident…

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Experts: Size and Speed — Key Factors When Choosing Car for a Teen Driver

While many teen drivers operate their cars safely, other teen  drivers have an enhanced  risk of auto accidents. Therefore, parent must be careful  when it comes to buying a car for their teenager. Whether you are buying a car for a newly licensed teen driver or a car for a…

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Could Poor Police Enforcement be Linked to Auto Accident Spike?

While there have been many theories for the disturbing rise in auto accident wrongful deaths across the country,  one under examined factor is now under the scanner.  Experts  believe that a drop in police enforcement since just before the pandemic is possibly partly responsible for a spike in car accident…

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More than 3500 People Killed in Distracted Driving Car Accidents in 2021

Statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that more than 3500 people were killed in car accidents caused by distracted drivers in 2021.  This  April, the federal administration  plans to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is making the…

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Car Accident Wrongful Deaths Drop Slightly in First 9 Months of 2022

Statistics  seem to show a slight drop in the number of people killed in car accidents across the country during the first 9 months of 2022, compared to the same period of time the previous year.   However, the number of people  killed in pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents increased over…

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