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Study: Millions of Americans Admit to Drinking and Driving
A new study shows that more Americans get behind the wheel while impaired than we may think. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.2 million people admitted to having driven while drunk at least...
Poor Road Design and Car Accidents
Thousands of motorists are victims of accidents each year due to poor road design or conditions. Many factors can contribute to a road being dangerous, from defective roadways to dangerous intersections and potholes and unsafe shoulders. Even if human error...
Kids & Dangerous Flotation Devices
Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 174 children between the ages of one and 14 drowned last summer in a swimming pool or spa? This devastating statistic is truly heartbreaking, especially for the families involved in such...
NHTSA Reviewing Safety Rules for Automated Cars
The increasing research into automated and driverless cars has prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to consider how it will regulate the automated cars. The fact that these types of cars might be reaching use outside of labs and tests within the...
Google Self-Driving Car Accident with Injuries
One of Google's self-driving cars was involved in an accident causing injury for the first time since the cars began testing in California. While Google claims it made the self-driving car for safety reasons, the tech giant fails to address the danger and devastation...
GM Ignition Switch Compensation
General Motors (GM) recently confirmed that there were 266 injuries and 124 deaths because of its faulty ignition switches. The company is accused of concealing its knowledge about the defective parts for more than a decade. If you or someone you know was injured by a...
Avoid Pet Distractions while Driving
Many car wrecks are caused every year by driving distractions, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Pets in particular can cause distractions because they may move around in a vehicle, make noise, become sick and make a mess in the vehicle. According to a AAA...
Don’t Take Selfies with Pets While Driving
Many car wrecks are caused every year by driving distractions, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Pets in particular can cause distractions because they may move around in a vehicle, make noise, become sick and make a mess in the vehicle. According to a AAA...
Parking Lots and Car Accident Dangers
Due to the close proximity of cars and people, parking lots are the scene of many pedestrian accidents. According to the safety group AAA, twenty percent of all car accidents occur in parking lots each year. The Edwards Furlong Law Firm is a well-established personal...
Avoid Aggressive Driving Lawsuits
Aggressive driving is becoming a common occurrence on American streets. A recent survey found that 9 out of 10 respondents said that they believed aggressive driving was a threat to safety on the roads. The AAA Foundation did a study of 10,000 road rage incidents over...