National Teen Driver Safety Week Promotes Safe Driving Habits
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 20, 2015 in Car Accidents
Sadly, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenage drivers and their peer passengers aged 15 to 19 years. However, these car crashes don’t have to be inevitable. Through education and appropriate safety measures, these tragic deaths can be averted. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, which is taking place October 18-24, educators, […]
Read MoreNew Car Technology Is Confusing for Most Drivers
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 14, 2015 in Car Accidents
New car technology has come a long way; today’s new vehicles have many bells and whistles which are designed to improve safety and offer greater convenience. Once only available in high-end vehicles, safety and convenience technology is now available on more vehicles, regardless of their price point. Unfortunately, a great deal of newer safety technology […]
Read MoreTeen Drivers Have Higher Risk of Dying in Older Cars
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 02, 2015 in Car Accidents
Did you know that any vehicle which is more than 6 years old is the worst vehicle for a teenager to drive? According to a recent study by the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System, about half of all crash-related teenage fatalities happened while the teenagers were in a vehicle manufactured 6 or more years ago. […]
Read MoreTest Drive Accidents: Who is Liable?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on September 24, 2015 in Car Accidents
Test drives can be exciting. Getting the feel of your dream car and experiencing how it handles on the road is fantastic – until you get in a car crash during the test drive. What should you do now? Below is information drivers may find useful regarding dealership insurance coverage and test drive accidents. Insurance […]
Read MoreAre Head-Up Displays Distracting Drivers?
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on September 15, 2015 in Car Accidents
Technology has become an ever-growing presence in motor vehicles. Although some of it has decreased the chances of an auto accident, other forms are distracting drivers more than ever. Head-up displays are becoming more common in premium-priced vehicles. A head-up display is an illuminated graphic that shows up on the vehicle’s windshield. The graphics could […]
Read MoreLabor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on September 03, 2015 in Car Accidents
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and law enforcement agencies nationwide will be cracking down on drunk driving. More than 10,000 law enforcement agencies will be searching for drunk drivers, with zero tolerance for anyone driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more, which is the legal limit. The crackdown is supported by […]
Read MoreNational Safety Council Says Traffic Fatalities Are on the Rise
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on August 20, 2015 in Car Accidents
In the first six months of 2015, traffic fatalities increased by 14 percent nationally when compared to last year, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). About 19,000 people in the U.S. have lost their lives in an auto accident so far. If the trend continues, traffic fatalities could exceed 40,000, the first time since 2007. […]
Read More4.2 Million Americans Admit to Driving Under the Influence
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on August 13, 2015 in Car Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately one-third of all fatal accidents involve a driver under the influence. Still, millions of Americans are admitting to drinking and driving. A survey from the CDC has revealed that 4.2 million people admit to driving while intoxicated at least once in the past 30 days. With […]
Read MoreAAA Warns Drivers to Not Take Selfies with Your Pets While Driving
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on July 06, 2015 in Car Accidents
Drivers have been warned to not text and drive, and now they’re also being warned by AAA to not take selfies with their pets while behind the wheel. Drivers are opting to take Fido to run errands, go on a road trip or simply take their pet to the vet. In more than 700 surveys […]
Read MoreSleeping Pills Increase Risk of Car Crashes As Effects Take Longer to Wear Off
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on June 16, 2015 in Car Accidents
Sleeping pills, such as Ambien and Restoril, may increase the risk of an auto accident, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. The increased risk is a result of the drug not wearing off quickly enough. Have you been injured in a car wreck caused by a fatigued driver? The […]
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