When television shows or movies want to depict a traumatic brain injury (TBI), they often show people bleeding from the nose or dramatically losing consciousness. While those symptoms do occur, the early warning signs and lasting symptoms of brain injuries are often...
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Some driver assist systems may allow driver distraction
If your vehicle comes with a partial driver assist system, you can't let it affect your level of attention. Even the most sophisticated of these systems is not fully self-driving. Every manufacturer stresses that drivers must be fully in control of the vehicle at all...
Hyundai, Kia to pay $210 million for failing to recall vehicles
When regulators find safety defects in vehicles, those vehicles can be subject to recall. When this happens, it is crucial for the recall to be performed in a timely fashion to prevent any further crashes or injuries. Recently, the U.S. units of Hyundai Motor Co and...
What safety devices protect you best on the road?
Every year, we see changes and improvements in auto safety. New technology promises to reduce the risk of car crashes by helping us stay in our lanes, spot upcoming trouble, and taking evasive action or stopping the car entirely. Fully-automated driving technology is...
Speeding has meant extra tragedy over the last few months
You’ve probably heard the anecdotes of speed demons taking over cities where people are in lockdown. It is true that the lockdowns have led to unprecedented levels of free traffic. Generally, we would expect fewer drivers on the road to mean fewer car crashes....
Could your small car be putting you in danger?
Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calculated driver death rates in 2017 model vehicles. The independent, nonprofit safety group found substantial evidence that smaller cars fare worse in crashes.According to the IIHS, it appears that the...
Distracted driving affects other drivers and your bank account
Distracted driving behaviors can be either visual, auditory, manual (movement), cognitive (thinking), or a mixture of any four combined. Most drivers know that texting or talking on the phone while behind the wheel is considered distracted driving, but eating,...
How prevalent is drowsy driving?
It can be hard to tell how prevalent fatigued or drowsy driving actually is. After all, a car crash tends to wake you up. Many people who have fallen asleep behind the wheel will be wide awake when it comes time to explain. That can cause law enforcement to...
Spring is the season for motorcycle accidents
Did you know that motorcyclists are much more vulnerable in accidents than occupants of passenger vehicles? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are approximately 28 times as likely to be killed in a motor vehicle...
Physical damage coverage: Collision and comprehensive
Collision and comprehensive are two types of insurance that are optional in California unless required by your lender or lessor. Although they’re often discussed together, they are two separate products and you can generally choose to purchase one or both.The...