After the state of Michigan stopped mandating that motorcyclists wear helmets, the number of medical claims due to motorcycle wrecks rose over one-fifth last year. Michigan mandated motorcycle riders to wear helmets for over 40 years, and last year it was changed to only require riders under 21 to wear helmets. The number of medical …
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Michigan Changes Motorcycle Helmet Law
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Researchers Study Driving “Inattention Blindness”
Posted Jun 13th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffEven if a driver’s eyes are on the road in front of them, their brain might be focusing on something else entirely. For example, some drivers who run red lights say they weren’t aware of missing anything. Researchers at the University of Utah studied this phenomenon for two-years whereby drivers say didn’t see something even …
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Speech-to-Text Systems Distract Drivers
Posted Jun 12th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffAn increasing number of voice-activated systems are being introduced as more concerns heighten regarding distracted driving. Many believe that if a driver keeps their hands on the wheel and eyes off the road, their chances of a collision due to distracted driving decrease. However, a newly released study shows that many of those voice-activated systems …
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Active Safety Suite Warns Drivers
Posted Jun 11th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffThe “Active Safety Suite” will soon be offered by Buick and begin appearing in their 2014 vehicle models. The safety system includes forward collision alert, lane departure warning, rear vision cameras, side blind warning systems, and rear-cross traffic alerts. Buick is the only automaker to offer all safety features together, according to their press release. …
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How to Drive Safe in Stormy Weather
Posted Jun 11th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffA Greensboro Police Officer recently offered advice concerning driving during a rainstorm. The weather in North Carolina could become uglier in the near future, so police want to make sure that drivers feel safe. Drivers are urged to slow down and keep a safe distance between themselves and the car in front of them. By …
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35% of Designated Drivers Consume One Drink or More
Posted Jun 10th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in DUI, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffTwo of five designated drivers drink before driving, according to a newly released study. Half of the drivers had a blood alcohol content of .05. The study was conducted by the University of Florida, who observed over 1,000 bar patrons when they left a restaurant or bar in Gainesville. 35% of those designated drivers had …
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NHTSA Outlines Solutions to Distracted Driving
Posted Jun 7th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffThe National Highway Transportation Association recently described their solution for preventing distracted driving. In the future, a car will determine when the driver is using their phone unsafely and block the handset. They outlined two different methods for this to occur, including connecting the phone to a car’s informatics system, which requires drivers to comply …
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Spouses Irritate Each Other Most While Driving
Posted Jun 6th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffA survey conducted across the country by Insurance.com found that spouses irritate each other the most while driving. Annoyances included complaining about speed, directions, talking too much, singing, eating, or texting. Pointing to the turn as its being passed, blocking the rear-view mirror, or getting car sick are the other top complaints. Ways to reduce …
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Bill Approved in Connecticut Strengthens Distracted Driving Laws
Posted Jun 3rd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Distracted Driving With | Comments OffA bill was recently approved by the Connecticut Legislature to make distracted driving laws more strict. The bill would give prosecutors the ability to seek up to $1,000 in fines, over criminal penalties, if a distracted driver hits and injures a jogger, pedestrian, horseback ride, and other lawful “vulnerable” roadway user. The bill was passed …
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Demonstration Shows Teens Dangers of Distractions
Posted Jun 3rd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Distracted Driving With | Comments Off80% of car collisions and 16% of roadway fatalities are due to distracted driving. One wreck that happens every 24 seconds is due to distractions. A demonstration was held at a New Jersey mall recently to show the hazards of distracted driving, and participants were tested on how well they could drive while talking to …
