The constant upgrades in safety technology manufacturers are adding to their vehicles may prompt you to consider a new car every couple of years to make sure you and your passengers have the lowest risk of an accident. Some systems have a better track record than...
Car Accidents
Is it a myth that older drivers are dangerous?
It is generally accepted that older drivers are dangerous. For example, their eyesight and reaction times are on the decline. However, the truth is that there are many safe older drivers. They have years of experience under their belts and follow posted speed limits....
Lawsuit accuses Apple of holding back safety feature
Many New Jersey residents use Apple products every day, and the company's popular iPhone dominates a highly competitive smartphone sector with an impressive 40 percent market share. However, that success could cost Apple dearly in the courtroom. A group of California...
Summer means more teen car crashes
The summer is a deadly time for teen drivers in New Jersey and across the United States. According to a AAA study, statistics show that approximately 1,000 people will die in car crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and the start of the new school year....
Fatal traffic accidents increase in 2015
New Jersey drivers may be more likely to be in a fatal accident than in the previous year based on 2015 figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the first nine months of 2014, there were 23,796 fatalities around the country, down 1.2 percent...
Software can be classified as a driver
New Jersey residents may look forward to the day when their work commute can be handled by an autonomous car, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has advanced this possibility by allowing software to be considered a driver. Although some states are...
Volvo aims to eliminate fatalities in their cars within 5 years
Volvo vehicles have long been appreciated by New Jersey motorists who are concerned with safety and durability. The car maker has pioneered safety equipment including the rear-facing car seat and three-point safety belt that have saved millions of lives, and the...
Delayed signs of injury for auto accident victims
New Jersey car accident victims may not realize that not all serious injuries manifest symptoms immediately after a crash. Some people do not experience any immediate symptoms for several days. Headaches commonly develop several days after an auto accident and may be...
Dangers of fatigue and driving addressed through technology
The 2014 New Jersey accident involving a retail semi truck and comedian Tracy Morgan has brought the issue of fatigue on the roads to the forefront, especially where large commercial vehicles are involved. While truck drivers are regulated in terms of driving hours...
Factors working for and against driver safety in older adults
Someone in New Jersey worried about an older relative's ability to drive can look at the facts on the subject. The news is both good and bad because adults who are 65 and older have many safe driving habits, but statistics also reveal that they have an increased...
