According to a recent AAA study, drivers who have recently purchased new cars that come equipped with the latest advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) should not be getting too comfortable with them. The ADAS technology that's coming standard in new cars is comprised of autonomous and semi-autonomous features that are designed to minimize crashes caused...

Your crash may have been nothing more than a fender bender. There may not have been any noticeable damage to your car at all. Anytime you're in a crash, however, even at low impact, it's always a good idea to seek prompt medical attention. It's common for people to feel back pain, neck pain, or...

There is no safe way to drive when you're tired. Drowsy drivers kill nearly 800 people and cause an estimated 91,000 crashes across the U.S. each year. Research has shown that people who go 17-19 consecutive hours without sleep are even more impaired when driving than people with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.05...

On average, there are about 1.7 million rear-end collisions each year across the United States, making them one of the most common types of car crash. Rear-end collisions are often the result of speeding, inattentive driving or reckless driving. They tend to occur at regulated intersections or during traffic jams on major roads. Common rear-end...

Drivers often give in to the urge to engage in distracted driving, speeding or driving impaired. For some drivers, these are only isolated incidents. For others, these behaviors are habitual. Researchers from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety delved into the habits of drivers who had recently been involved in crashes, in contrast with those who...

Receiving the news that a loved one has been seriously injured can be heart-wrenching. A loved one or close relative may be injured in a crash, workplace accident, slip and fall, or from a dog bite, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse or neglect, or a violent encounter. This may leave you uncertain about what to...

Some sections of West Palm Beach have had a history of serious and fatal crashes. One road that has gained the attention of safety advocates is Broadway. According to the Palm Beach Post, many of the crashes that occur on Broadway involve pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers making left turns. Engineers seek to make Broadway safer West...

The quarantine measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left children across Florida out of school until September. Children now have more time and fewer places to go. When the weather is nice, bicycling is a fun activity enjoyed by many. Bicycling comes with risks, however. According to statistics cited by MSN, the number of...

Spring is here and many riders in Florida are taking out their motorcycles and hitting the open road. Riding a motorcycle takes a considerable amount of skill in order to prevent a serious crash. That's because motorcyclists are much more likely to be injured or killed in a crash than someone who drives a car...

There is no type of road user in Florida more vulnerable than pedestrians. Every day, they navigate roadway infrastructures designed to accommodate cars and risk their lives crossing the street. While cars have become safer for motorist, they have become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. Pedestrians are at risk of sustaining: Traumatic brain injuries Broken bones...