Many car manufacturers are advertising self-driving cars. Algorithms are used in self-driving automobiles to improve traffic safety. The location and speed of other cars are predicted by these algorithms through training. Additionally, self-driving cars may stay in their designated lanes, see stop signs and red lights and brake in advance of an oncoming collision.  The number of car accidents is meant to be reduced with more self-driving cars. Despite this idea, self-driving car accidents still claim lives. Why do autonomous vehicles result in harm and losses? Here’s what you should know ..read more

Dash cameras are devices that record continuous video feeds. They’re frequently mounted to the dashboard or windshield of cars. Many people install single-pointed cameras that face toward the front of their cars. For rearview video, certain cameras can be installed by the back windshield. Many modern vehicles have dashcams preinstalled.  Many people who don’t understand the benefits of dashcams never consider installing one in their cars. But, a dashcam could be useful for insurance claims and legal battles. Here’s what you should know: Taking unbiased feed of an accident Video evidence o ..read more

Many safe drivers never expect to end up in car accidents. However, even the safest of drivers can’t predict what other drivers will do. Distracted driving, drinking and speeding are common actions that have caused safe drivers to suffer from damages and injuries unexpectedly.  Drivers should remember to take swift action after car accidents. Here are the steps to take: Call the police It’s important to call the police soon after a car accident. The police will arrive to investigate the accident and create a report. These help the insurance companies involved determine fault, damages and ..read more

Cyclists are often at a disadvantage when it comes to safety. Airbags and seatbelts in cars often protect drivers and passengers, but cyclists are often only protected by a thin layer of plastic on their heads, hands, knees and elbows. When a cyclist gets in an accident they are more likely to suffer serious and fatal accidents than people in vehicles.  Furthermore, cyclists often have to share road space with vehicles. Drivers typically have to take responsibility for their actions to make the roads safe for cyclists since even a parked car can be dangerous for cyclists. One common accid ..read more

Motor vehicle collisions are the risk that everyone accepts for the convenience of on-demand transportation. Even those who maintain their vehicles very carefully and consistently follow traffic laws never know when they might cross paths with someone who drinks before driving or otherwise makes unsafe choices in traffic. When crashes occur, New Mexico state statutes mandate that the parties involved in the collision submit a written report, usually by contacting the local police department. However, sometimes the party at fault for the crash will try to convince the other people involved that ..read more

No one wants to get into a car crash, but people often make choices that increase their level of personal risk for collisions. When someone decides to get behind the wheel can be as important as where they drive in terms of their overall risk. The National Safety Council (NSC) has reviewed years of crash data and reached the conclusion that there are two times of day that are far more dangerous for people on the road than others. When is the possibility of a crash the highest? At night Once the sun sets, visibility drops. Some animals become more active, and there may be more impaired drivers ..read more

One of the most common causes of auto accidents is caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving happens when a driver focuses on something other than driving.  There are a few common causes of distracted driving, here’s what you should know: 1. Phones Phones are one of the biggest causes of distracted driving accidents. Phones are essentially made to draw people’s attention. One reason a driver might be distracted by their phones is if someone calls or texts. As a result, the driver may be acting as an additional distraction by replying to the text or talking to the caller. 2. Food an ..read more

Almost all of us know someone who has been involved in a car accident. Injuries are common, and the severity of these can vary drastically. Injuries that lead you to lose your sight are some of the most significant you could suffer. How do they happen? Direct trauma to the eye A car accident may cause the car windscreen (or other car windows) to shatter. If a piece of glass gets into the eyes it can cause serious vision damage or even blindness. There may also be other debris in the air that can hit a driver or passenger directly in the eyes and do serious damage. Deployment of the vehicle’s a ..read more

The physical harm a motor vehicle accident can cause may last for weeks or months. However, emotional trauma can linger much longer than that for some victims. The last thing you want to do as you are healing from your psychological and physical injuries is to talk with an insurance company. However, some victims receive unwanted calls from the other driver’s insurer in the days after an accident. No legal obligation In most cases, auto accident victims are under no obligation to speak with the insurance company representing an at-fault motorist. If an adjuster says it is your legal obligation ..read more

When you look at car accident trends, you can sort these statistics by gender. What you find is that men are involved in vastly more fatal car accidents than women. This suggests that they cause more of these accidents, and it is also certainly true that more men lose their lives in these crashes annually. Why is this? There are actually a lot of different reasons that all work together to influence the statistics. Driving more miles For one thing, men drive more miles every year than women. This means that they are simply facing a higher level of exposure to risks on the road. Even if both ge ..read more