Your brain has several natural measures in place to help you process the world around you in an understandable way. Inattentional blindness falls under this category, and under normal circumstances, it serves a crucial purpose. But this is unfortunately not the case...
Car accidents
Are you still driving a car with a faulty Takata airbag?
Takata airbags have been in the headlines for almost a decade. Some of these airbags, which may be inside vehicles from many different manufacturers, have killed and seriously injured drivers and passengers around the globe. A recall of defective Takata airbags began...
A closer look at fatal motorcycle accidents
If you frequently ride a motorcycle or someone in your family enjoys taking their bike to the road, it is vital to understand the risks that are present. Sadly, many motorcyclists find themselves seriously hurt in collisions and some lose their lives. You should...
3 steps to take before entering a construction zone
Even though road work is necessary to build and improve infrastructure, construction zones can be hazardous places for drivers and their passengers. In fact, between 1982 and 2017, more than 27,000 Americans died in car accidents in stretches of road construction....
Drowsy drivers pose a serious danger on the road
When people think of impaired driving, drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol usually come to mind. However, drowsiness may also cause significant impairments for motorists. Due to these impairments, drowsy drivers may have an increased risk of causing or...
Do older drivers increase risk due to complex in-car technology?
For many years, drivers have been speculating about the possible risks caused by elderly drivers. Due to delayed reflexes and responses, diminished vision and other causes, the theory is that older people are more likely to cause accidents on the roads. This line of...
This group understandably faces outsized traffic safety challenges
“You should feel safe crossing the street.” Well, that’s just a given, isn’t it? It is a logical expectation, and one duly expressed in an authoritative Washington State legal source addressing motor vehicle accidents and injuries. That topical overview focuses with...
How do you determine fault after a car accident?
After your recent motor vehicle accident, you want nothing more than to repair your vehicle, nurse your injuries and get back to your daily life. Before that happens, you must determine which party bears responsibility for the collision. Forbes explores the many ways...
Tips to stay safe while driving in the rain
People will often feel daunted about driving in the snow, but not everyone recognizes the potential hazards of driving in the rain. Nevertheless, heavy rains and slick roads can make for dangerous driving conditions. Whether you have just a few years of driving...
What does a safe motorcycle helmet look like?
Picking out the right motorcycle helmet to use while on the open road can make a serious difference in the event of a crash. In order to choose the best helmet possible, it is important to know exactly what factors make a helmet safe. Meeting official standards...