The statistics show a disturbing trend. Although men are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than women, on a per-crash basis, women are about 20-28% more likely to be killed. They’re also 37-73% more likely to be injured, once speed and other factors are...
Month: February 2021
Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertibles recalled for seat belt issue
Certain Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles have been recalled because their front seat belts may not retract fully, which means they may not fully comply with federal occupant crash protection standards. The problem is that the geometry of the front seat belt retractor is...
Why is it important to seek medical help after an accident?
You may feel fine in the moments after someone rear ends you at a stoplight. You only see a couple minor cuts and you’re thankful nothing hurts. However, you still may have suffered an injury. The day after your accident, three days later or even a week later, you may...
Study: A small speed increase ups the severity of crashes a lot
A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and a crash-test dummy manufacturer called Humanetics crash tested the same average vehicle at 40, 50 and 56 mph impact speeds. They found that just 10 mph in...