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With 65 fewer deaths, driving on U.S. roads during the first nine months of 2022 was slightly less dangerous than the same time span a year earlier, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) But while any reduction in traffic fatalities is welcome news, the executive director of the GHSA says there is an...

Ohio Upgrades Anti-Distracted Driving Law But Does Not Address Hands-Free Device Risks Distracted driving has become a major problem in the Tri-State area and on U.S. roadways everywhere. A lack of driver focus contributes to thousands of severe and fatal car accidents every year. In 2020, more than 3,000 individuals died due to distracted driving,...

Poll reveals most Americans admit to drowsy driving despite knowing the risks. Getting behind the wheel of a car when you're tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Unfortunately, far too many drivers do it anyway, putting themselves and others at risk of getting injured in a...

Lawyers representing car accident injury victims in OH, PA, and WV explain Seat belts save lives. Since 1975, seat belts have prevented an estimated 374,000 car accident fatalities that could have occurred if drivers or passengers had not been wearing safety restraints, according to the National Safety Council. However, seat belts can result in severe...

Bad driving behavior is a safety hazard that can have severe consequences. When people bend or break traffic rules, they put everyone at a higher risk of being injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, more car accidents have been attributed to bad driving behaviors. This includes increased incidents of speeding over 100...

Short Answer: Yes, But It Might Not Be Easy Without a Lawyer Shoulder pain after a car accident is a common injury, but insurance companies may not take it seriously. This is because the injury causing shoulder pain often does not show up in X-rays, CT scans, MRIs or other medical body imaging.  Insurance adjusters...

Car accidents have become increasingly common in recent years. Last year, crash fatalities hit a record high nationwide, according to car accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2021, a record 42,915 people died in fatal crashes nationwide, the most fatalities in a single year since 2005. So, what should...

Experts say reckless driving may be the "new normal." Rush hour has always been a difficult time to be on the road. Oftentimes, the streets are crowded and the pace is sluggish. Unfortunately, according to new research, the situation has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic started. For rush-hour drivers, the risk of being involved in...

Car accident deaths nationwide increased dramatically last year to the highest single-year total in decades, according to accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). "We will redouble our safety efforts, and we need everyone — state and local governments, safety advocates, automakers, and drivers, to join us," said Deputy NHTSA Administrator...

Motorcycles are a common sight on streets and highways when the weather is right. But a negligent driver can cause a motorcycle accident that results in serious injuries, some of which can be fatal. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes it’s a time for drivers to...