Winter weather is just around that corner, and that means so is winter driving. Be prepared for the snow and ice, and reduce your risk of an automobile accident, by getting your vehicle ready now. The following provides some information on what steps to take, and what you can do, should you still experience an accident in Wisconsin this winter season. Tires and Traction Snow, ice, slush, and remnants of [...]
Sleep has become a public health problem in America. Fueled by a number of factors, including constant access to electronic devices, hectic schedules, and a variety of health problems, sleep deprivation has even caught the attention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health advocacy organizations. Even the media has taken notice of the rising number of motor vehicle accidents caused by drowsy driving. This means [...]
Anyone can be injured in a car during a traffic accident. Yet according to a recent study from the JPN Apex Trauma Center of AIIMS, passengers are the most vulnerable. This was partially attributed to a lack of seat belt use among occupants of the study. There are, however, several other likely factors, including the passenger's location in the vehicle, the type of accident experienced, and acts that could be [...]
Mile for mile, teen drivers are four times more at risk for an automobile accident than drivers aged 25 or older. That risk translates into nearly 4, 000 fatal accidents and approximately 383, 000 non-fatal injuries. However, the most disturbing statistic of all is that, despite awareness programs, automobile accidents remain the number one cause of death among adolescents. Why is their risk so high, and what can be done [...]
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Car accidents occur daily throughout Wisconsin, and a variety of factors may contribute to the causes of such accidents. In 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) reported that 57 teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, died in fatal car crashes. Additionally, statistics show that car crashes with teen drivers are more likely to involve “high-risk factors.” Teenagers are more susceptible to car accidents for several reasons. For [...]
