Child Passenger Safety Week Safety Tips Traveling on the road with your family can be a fun adventure, however, it’s crucial to keep kids safe in and around vehicles. It can be stressful when you’re not sure what to expect when traveling, but you can take steps to ensure that your children are properly protected...Continue reading
What to Do About Back Pain After a Car Accident One of the most common car accident injuries sustained in auto accidents is back injuries. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are about 17,810 new spinal cord injury cases each year, and nearly 40% are from a car accident. The pain...
Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage? It’s difficult to be fully prepared for the aftermath of a car accident. Car accident victims often deal with medical bills, car repairs, and pain and suffering. To make matters worse, the person responsible for the accident may be an uninsured or underinsured driver. This can make it difficult...Continue reading
Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver Drunk driving accidents are devastating and preventable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 37 people die each day across the US in accidents with drunk drivers. This means about 1 person is killed every 39 minutes in a drunk driving accident. Drunk...
Essential Road Trip Safety Tips With the end of summer on the horizon, expect a significant jump in the number of travelers this Labor Day compared to last year. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), an estimated 50.7 million drivers were projected to hit the nation’s roads this summer. Labor Day weekend travel is...Continue reading
Back to School Safety Tips School is back in session and it’s a good idea to refresh your child’s safety skills. When kids go back to school, there is often more traffic congestion, and it’s essential for drivers to stay alert and vigilant on the road. In 2021, there were 108 fatalities caused by school-bus-related...Continue reading
Pedestrian Fatalities Hit All-Time High in Colorado Colorado Pedestrian Accident Statistics Unfortunately, traffic accidents are common in Colorado. In 2021, there were 638 fatal traffic accidents that resulted in 691 deaths statewide. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado hit its highest level of pedestrian fatalities in 2022. There were 111 pedestrian deaths...
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash Motorcycle riders and their passengers are more susceptible to hazards on the road than occupants of passenger vehicles. Motorcyclists account for 14% of all traffic fatalities, even though motorcycles only make up 3% of all registered vehicles. After a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, victims may be dealing with serious injuries, lost wages, costly...
Who is Considered a Pedestrian in California? California is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States and sees over 275 million visitors each year. Los Angeles alone welcomed 46.2 million visitors. Popular attractions in California include Disneyland Park, Universal Studios Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge, Santa Monica Pier, and Yosemite National...
Texas Motorcycle Crashes Spike in the Summer The warm, long summer days bring out more motorists across the United States, including motorcycle riders. Unfortunately, 59% of motorcyclist fatalities occurred during the months of May-September, peaking in June. The combination of increased traffic, extreme weather conditions, poor road conditions, and alcohol impairment contributes to a spike...Continue reading
