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Recent Study Brings Gas Pedal Accidents to Light

Posted on: April 25, 2012. Category: Car Accident

A recent report by the Associated Press declared that women are more likely to be involved in car accidents caused by issues with the gas pedal than men, based on 2,400 gas pedal-related accidents in North Carolina. These accidents, according to a study conducted by the Highway Safety Research Center at the University of North …

Distracted Driving: How Aware Are You?

Posted on: April 25, 2012. Category: Car Accident

As April comes to a close, so too does the month dedicated to distracted driving awareness. Across the nation, every state dedicates the entire month of April to focusing on the various distractions that have left too many drivers the victims of brutal car accidents, both injurious and fatal. According to the National Highway Traffic …

New Study Finds Accidents More Dangerous For Women

Posted on: October 25, 2011. Category: Car Accident

A study published in American Journal of Public Health notes that women are 47 percent more likely to become seriously injured in a car accident than men. Researchers on the study say that this is because vehicle safety equipment is not designed for women’s bodies, which are generally shorter and lighter than men’s bodies. To …

Dangers of Fall: About Deer Versus Car Accidents

Posted on: October 25, 2011. Category: Car Accident

Each year, more than a million car accidents occur involving a deer and a motor vehicle, according to a study recently conducted by State Farm Insurance. The data released in the study shows that nearly a 7% decrease in deer versus car accidents has taken place from last year to this year. Unfortunately, October and …

North Carolina Bus Company Shut Down After Accident

Posted on: September 25, 2011. Category: Bus Accident, Car Accident

After an accident on a North Carolina bus on its way to New York City overturned on a Virginia freeway, the transportation company is being asked to cease all transportations and services. Already under investigation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, North Carolina’s Sky Express, Inc. was officially shut down for their unsatisfactory safety …

Causes of Common Car Accidents

Posted on: August 26, 2011. Category: Car Accident

Auto accidents are a regular part of life. From minor fender-benders to t-bone collisions, many of us have witnessed an accident or two in our lives and have hoped that we are never the victim in that situation. As an unfortunate aspect of life, however, being involved in a car accident may be inevitable for …

Great Winter Driver Safety Tips

Posted on: December 3, 2010. Category: Car Accident

Winter weather conditions are finally here in North Carolina.  With the change in weather and snow on the horizon, it is important that drivers remain cautious and follow safety tips like these suggestions provided by the Department of Transportation: Always clear your vehicles’ windows and mirrors.  This will allow the road, pedestrians, and other vehicles …

Avoid Accidents by Driving Slower on Wet Roads

Posted on: October 1, 2010. Category: Car Accident

In North Carolina, it is a well-known fact that it does not take much to turn the roads into slippery landscapes during the fall and winter months. When the roads turn slippery, the chances of car accidents occurring only increases, so people must be wary. Did you know there is really one way to reduce …

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Posted on: July 24, 2010. Category: Car Accident, Safety

A leading cause of car accidents in the United States happens to be distracted driving, which occurs when people are distracted while operating a motor vehicle.  Examples of distracted driving are texting, talking on a cell phone, or conversing with passengers instead of watching the road.  Below, we have compiled some alarming statistics about distracted driving: According …

Avoiding Drunk Driving Accidents over the Holiday Weekend

Posted on: July 2, 2010. Category: Car Accident

This weekend, we celebrate our nation’s independence.  The 4th of July is a great summer-time holiday that many people look forward to because there are so many parties and events to attend.  However, we would like to remind people that while you should have fun and partake in festivities, it is important that you do …

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