Even as the number of adult drivers being killed in car accidents is on the rise, there has been a sharp drop in the number of teen drivers being killed in car accidents. According to new data by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, there has been a significant drop of…
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Teens at High Risk of Drowsy Driving Car Accidents
Young drivers below the age of 21 may be at a high risk of driving while fatigued or drowsy, increasing their risks of being involved in a car accident. Those findings come from a new study by the National Sleep Foundation. The National Sleep Foundation recently released the results of…
GHSA: Dip in Fatal Teen Car Accidents
There is good news for teen motorists – a category of drivers that is traditionally one of the most at risk groups for car accidents. The Governors Highway Safety Association in a recent report announced that there has been a significant drop in the number of fatal car accidents involving…
Video Game Technology Helps Predict Young Driver Car Accident Risks
It is always a nerve wracking moment for any parent when their child receives a driver’s license and begins operating a motor vehicle. A new technology that makes use of a video game to identify teen responses to car accident risks may help parents understand better what kind of driver…
Feds Propose Seatbelt Warning System for Rear Seat Passengers
The federal administration is proposing a new seatbelt warning system that would apply to occupants of the back seat as well as the front seat passenger. It is a move that could significantly help reduce the number of people killed in car accidents on America’s roads every year. It is…
Improperly Installed Car Seats Increase Risk of Personal Injuries in Car Accidents
Car seats for young children are an extremely important safety device. Every parent recalls having to deal with situation of installing a car seat for the first time or when they get a new car. Unfortunately, far too many car seats are improperly installed, exposing children in the seats to…
The Most At-Risk Groups for Slip and Fall Accidents
Children, the elderly and -surprisingly enough – young adults seem to be at the highest risk of being involved in slip and fall accidents on stairs. Among young adults, women seem to be at a higher risk of personal injuries in such accidents. These findings come from a new study,…
Pool Drowning Deaths Increase During Summer
With summer fast approaching and thousands of children and families cooling off in swimming pools across the country, it is important for Atlanta pool owners to understand their risks of premises liability when a drowning occurs on their premises. Most drownings involving children occur in swimming pools. According to the…
Stronger Seat Belt Reminder Systems Could Prevent Minivan Car Accident Injuries
More lives could potentially be saved in auto accidents involving minivans every year if these vehicles came with stronger and more efficient seat belt warning systems. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety highlights the fact that far too many minivan models simply do not have effective…
Feds Launch School Bus Accident Prevention Campaign
With children back at school, the federal administration is turning its attention to the critically important subject of school bus safety, starting off with a media campaign to specifically warn drivers about the most common mistakes that many of them make when encountering a stopped school bus. Unfortunately, these mistakes…