California, with its breathtaking landscapes, iconic cities, and diverse attractions, has long been a magnet for tourists from around the world. As this popularity continues to surge, it’s crucial to examine the lesser-discussed effects of tourism, particularly its impact on road safety and car accidents. Beyond its beautiful [...]
Tessa
A recent study analyzed not only the most dangerous roads in Wisconsin, but specifically the five-mile stretches of road that have had the most fatalities in the past 20 years (2000-2019). Using data from the NHTSA, the report examined the number of fatal crashes as well as the total number of total fatalities. Four of […]
Sharon
There are motorcycle crashes in the United States every day, and unfortunately, many of them end in at least one fatality. Because of the open nature of motorcycles, there is far less protection for riders in the case of a collision. From 2016-2020, there were 25,642 motorcycle accidents in America. In fact, almost 15% of […]
Sharon
According to Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC, “[In 2021] one person was injured every 2 minutes and 12 seconds in motor vehicle accidents across the state [of Texas].” Dallas is currently ranked the city the third most dangerous city for driving in Texas. Road safety is a critical issue in Dallas as the city continues to [...]
Veronica Gordon
Over the years, the state of Texas has become known for its considerable size, historic attractions such as the Alamo, and the resilient nature of its residents. With an estimated population of 29,945,493 in 2022, Texas is the second-most populous state in the country. Given the considerable size of the state’s population, it is [...]
Jake
In 2020, 181 people died in alcohol-related car accidents in the state of Arizona. In total, there were 4,506 alcohol-related crashes in the state throughout the year, resulting in thousands of injuries and more than a billion dollars of property damage. Drunk drivers are oftentimes unable to moderate their vehicle’s speed and [...]
Jake
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is a time to spread knowledge and awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to any type of stimulus that takes your eyes off the road. Any action that prevents a driver from focusing fully on the road is extremely dangerous, and these distractions lead [...]
Sharon
Drunk driving is a significant factor when it comes to car collisions in the United States. Between 2015 and 2019, over 25 percent of fatal crashes in the United States involved at least one driver who was under the influence of alcohol. To analyze this deeper, Callahan & Blaine, an Orange County, CA personal injury […]
Megan
It’s news we hear all too often: people have lost their lives on the road due to preventable car collisions. In fact, over 25% of fatal crashes in the United States involved unsafe speeds and/or aggressive driving according to the most recent year of data provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite [...]
Sam
According to the results of the 2021 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving, a national survey of more than 1,000 consumers and business managers, distracted driving behaviors have increased from their pre-pandemic levels. The survey asked respondents to report on their driving behaviors and found an increase in those who reported [...]
Natalie