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Side-impact collisions, known as T-bone car accidents, are among the most dangerous on US roads. It mainly occurs when a driver does not yield to another driver and broadsides them, the vehicles forming a “T.” In 2020, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recorded 5,475 passenger deaths from side-impact crashes. That is 23 percent of […]

Motor vehicle accidents remain an ever-present danger worldwide. The loss of human life is the highest cost of automobile accidents. But society also suffers the financial burden of these mishaps..  Despite the auto industry’s consistent advancements in vehicle safety over the past several decades, car crashes still happen frequently. You will know this if you

Those in the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1950 to the mid-1980s may have a problem. The Marine Corps found in 1982 that two water treatment plants in the North Carolina camp contained volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Studies have shown a correlation between exposure to toxic chemicals during military service and developing specific

Of the 100 most hazardous roads in the US, 15 are in Texas, meaning there is a high chance for motorists to be involved in a car accident. The Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) even stated that 2021 is the second deadliest year in Texas roads since 1940. With car accidents becoming an alarming problem,

Texas roads are notorious for being highly congested. The state of Texas logged 23.42 hours of traffic congestion and ranked 16th in the 26th Annual Highway Report.  Travelers passing through Austin, TX, on the I-35 can confirm the findings. That stretch is among the busiest in the state, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Driving in Texas has many benefits but also significant risks. Factors such as fatigued driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, and overspeeding contribute to car crashes in the area.  The Texas Department of Transportation reported 324 fatal crashes in Dallas in 2021. Over 55,630 car accidents occurred in the city, representing thousands of severe

Traffic accidents can be devastating, especially for car accident victims. Although many car crashes are relatively minor, major ones could leave anyone with serious injuries and even death. Most of your days may come and go without witnessing a car crash. But motor vehicle accidents are common despite improved safety features in cars and trucks.