Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly consequential tool in car crash investigations, offering new ways to analyze evidence, reconstruct events and ultimately prove fault. For accident victims, this technology can provide a clearer, more objective...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who is usually to blame for a rear-end crash?
There are many ways for vehicles to collide with one another. Different circumstances result in different collision risks. When vehicles travel in the same general direction, there is the possibility of a rear-end collision to consider. Rear-end collisions occur when...
Why do teens cause so many car accidents?
Realistically, there aren’t that many teen drivers on the road compared to other age groups. These individuals, typically between 16 and 19 years old, make up only a small fraction of the population with a driver’s license. However, studies show that their motor...
Can being a defensive driver help avoid accidents?
It’s wise to focus on being a defensive driver. When you’re behind the wheel, your goal should be to avoid accidents and drive safely. Defensive driving means doing more than just following the law. It does involve simple things like adhering to the speed limit and...
What are the long-term consequences of whiplash?
Among the common consequences of car accidents is whiplash. While this injury may initially seem minor, it can cause long-term complications that can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. If you suffered from whiplash in a car accident, how can this injury impact...
Types of traumatic brain injuries caused by car accidents
Car accidents can lead to many different types of harm, among them traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Unlike most injuries, TBIs are a major cause for concern due to their potential to result in long-term cognitive, physical and emotional impairment. Since traumatic...
Why are so many drivers distracted?
While most experienced drivers do it almost automatically, the reality is that it requires a lot of focus. There really is no room for distractions. However, statistics show that as many as 1,000 people per day are injured in crashes that stem from distractions. Why...
Car crashes can cause both kinds of amputations
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of many different types of catastrophic injuries. People can suffer brain injuries or damage their spinal cords during a car crash. Car wrecks are also one of the top causes of amputations in the United States. Medical...
How to stay safe when traveling during this winter holiday season
Holiday travels may take place by planes, trains or automobiles, but most Americans head out on the highways toward their holiday destinations. The National Safety Council states that auto travel, per passenger mile, has the deadliest rates of any other form of...
Distractions can be different for different age groups
Every age group has the potential to engage in distractive driving. It’s a very dangerous and yet common practice that causes car accidents. Drivers should always be paying full attention to the road while in control of the vehicle. But that does not mean that...