Study: Rain, Snow Increase Risk of Fatal Car Crashes
The study, published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, found a 34% increase in the risk of a fatal crash when precipitation is falling.
Study: Texting Bans Reduce Car Crash ER Visits
A new study found that states that banned texting and driving had on average a four percent reduction in emergency department visits following car crashes, according to an article by CNN.
Smartphone Usage Possibly Linked to On-the-Job Car Crashes: NCCI Study
The National Council on Compensation Insurance has released a new research brief examining a recent increase in the frequency and severity of workers compensation claims for motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) and discussing potential contributing factors.
Insurer Suing California Property Owners Because Cow Allegedly Caused Car Crash
IDS Property Casualty Insurance is suing several Fresno, Calif., property owners for their alleged negligence in a vehicle-cow collision.
Nearly 600 People Could Die in Car Crashes During July 4 Weekend, National Safety Council Says
Based on calculations by the National Safety Council, 582 people could be killed on the roads during the upcoming July Fourth holiday weekend, and nearly 67,000 could be seriously injured.
Artist Creates ‘Human’ Designed to Survive a Car Crash
Interactive, life-size sculpture constructed of silicone and human hair is part of a road safety campaign for the Transport Accident Commission of Victoria, Australia.
Ex-NFL Player Arrested for Allegedly Heading Car Crash Operation
Former Chiefs wide receiver Jeff Webb has been arrested on multiple felony counts following crashes that resulted in $70,000 in claims and a total potential loss of $139,000.
Video of Heroin Overdose Car Crash in Detroit Goes Viral
In the video, one of the passengers can be seen with a syringe still stuck in her leg after the car crash.
Lawsuit Blames Snapchat Speed Filter for Car Crash
Car crash victim alleges that Snapchat’s speed filter, which an 18-year-old girl who hit him was using to display the speed at which she was moving while taking a photo, encourages reckless driving.
Car Crash Victim Says Her Insurance Company Approved “Dangerous Repairs”
A Florida news station takes on a recurring issue once again: Insurance companies accused of steering car crash victims to their preferred shops.