How Graduated Driver Licenses Help Keep More Teenagers Safe from Car Crashes
Graduated driver’s licenses are now the standard throughout the United States, including in Beloit. The first graduated licensing program in the United States was implemented in 1996 in the state of Florida. Because the program was successful at helping keep teenagers safer, every state and D.C. have now adopted graduated licensing programs although the rules […]
Apple Watch: Is It Going to Make Distracted Driving Worse?
The Apple watch is the first smart watch to likely reach the mainstream and not just appeal to early adopters who love to try out all things new. According to Consumer Reports, the Apple Watch is expected to sell around 15 million units over the course of 2015 and consumers are expected to buy a total […]
10 Days When Collisions are Most Likely to Occur
Driving is always a potential risk because many motorists make careless choices that result in auto accidents. There are, however, certain days of the year when there tend to be more people on the roads or when there is a greater chance that drivers will be impaired by alcohol. These are the most dangerous days when there […]
Impaired Driving: Drugged Driving on the Rise
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducts periodic roadside surveys in order to determine the number of impaired people on the roads. In the past 40 years, five different surveys have been completed in which drivers had their blood tested for alcohol and/or drug impairment. It should be noted, however, that the studies are voluntary and […]
Automobile Crashes: Reducing Fatalities with Technology
Vehicle technologies do not always prevent motor vehicle accidents from happening. As AOL Autos cautions, drivers should not rely too much on lane departure warning systems or rearview cameras because these systems can sometimes fail or be ineffective… under especially dangerous conditions. However, while crash reduction tech doesn’t always prevent accidents from happening, in-vehicle safety features can […]
Inattention Blindness Puts Kids at Risk of Pedestrian Deaths
Young children are one of the two groups most likely to be killed in a pedestrian crash. The elderly are the other. Motorists need to be aware of young children on the roads and pay careful attention to avoid a collision. While young people also need to do their part in looking both ways before […]
Why Speed Limits Don’t Prevent Collision Fatalities
When a vehicle is traveling at a fast rate of speed, the driver of that vehicle is more likely to lose control and cause a collision. When collisions involve fast-moving automobiles, the impact from the crash is greater and injuries or fatalities are more likely to occur. For example, according to FiveThirtyEight, a pedestrian who is […]
Eating and Driving
Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions. There are a number of different behaviors that are considered to cause distraction behind the wheel. One of the top behaviors that has been identified as being dangerous is eating while driving. Many motorists are not aware of the risks associated with […]
When Is a Vehicle a Total Loss?
After a motor vehicle collision has occurred, a Beloit car accident lawyer can help you recover compensation. You should be fully compensated for any injuries that occur, provided you can prove the cause of the collision was another driver’s negligence. You should also receive compensation for property damage to your vehicle. Insurance companies will pay […]
Tort Reform Damages Victims & The Health Care System
In Wisconsin, victims of medical negligence have their damages capped. According to Wisconsin Statute section 893.55, a victim may receive no more than $750,000 in compensation for non-economic losses after a medical mistake has occurred. This means if a jury awards a victim of medical negligence $1 million in compensatory damages, this award will be reduced […]
The Effectiveness of Rearview Cameras in Collision Prevention
Each week in the United States, around 50 children are backed over by a motor vehicle. According to Kids and Cars, accidents in which children are run over by reversing vehicles send around 48 kids to the emergency room weekly and result in two deaths of children each week. These types of deadly accidents are called backover accidents and […]
Preventing Collisions: Establishing a Workplace Cell Phone Policy
With the ever-increasing use of mobile technology, people are never fully away from work. It is very common for employees to have work cell phones and to answer emails or phone calls any time of the day or night. Employees may also have personal cell phones that they use to talk or text, sometimes when they […]
Defective Airbags Can Result in Injury to Drivers
Takata manufactures airbags for 10 major automobile manufacturers throughout the United States. Unfortunately, many of the airbags produced were defective, according to Consumer Reports. The airbags may explode, sending shrapnel throughout the vehicle and potentially into the driver and passengers. An estimated four fatalities and hundreds of additional injuries may be linked to the problems with […]
The NHTSA is Under Review for Failing to Prevent Collisions
The job of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is to “help prevent crashes and their attendant costs, both human and financial.” The federal agency was established in 1970 and is tasked with overseeing efforts to improve motor vehicle and highway safety. Unfortunately, according to Auto News, a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce […]
Steven Caya Releases New Book for Injured Accident Victims
Steven T. Caya, a Janesville injury lawyer, is pleased to announce the publication of a new book entitled, “Injured in America? Ten of America’s Leading Personal Injury Attorneys Share Their Wisdom.” In writing this book, Mr. Caya collaborated with nine top injury attorneys from different parts of the United States, all of whom provide representation […]
Janesville Injury Lawyer Collaborates on Book for Injury Victims
As an injury lawyer in Janesville, Steven T. Caya frequently represents clients facing a difficult time after suffering an injury or losing a loved one. In addition to coping with pain, victims often experience confusion and fear about what their life will be like after the injury, how they will afford their medical treatment and […]
Study Shows More Collision Victims are Hiring Car Accident Lawyers
Recent studies have revealed that more auto injury claimants are getting legal help from attorneys. Hiring a Janesville car accident lawyer is a smart option after a collision, as an attorney can negotiate with insurers, investigate your collision and put together a compelling case for a jury if the case goes to court. A July […]
Distracted Driving: A Significant Risk in School Zones
Distracted driving is a dangerous practice that can significantly increase the chances of a motor vehicle collision occurring. Distraction.gov reports that 3,328 fatalities in 2012 were caused by distracted drivers and warns that using a hand-held device triples the risk of becoming involved in a collision. Unfortunately, despite the known dangers of driving while distracted, far too […]
Study Shows Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia
Top causes of head trauma include sporting accidents; motor vehicle collisions; slip and falls; violence and combat injuries. Unfortunately, numerous studies have demonstrated that a brain injury can have lifelong consequences. When the head injury is caused by a negligent driver or other careless individual or company, the victims harmed should consult with a Janesville […]
The Role of Parents in Teen Distracted Driving
Most people would assume that teens who are distracted behind the wheel are talking or texting with their friends on a cell phone. A new study, however, shows that there are many young people who are actually speaking to their parents while on the road. Talking on a cell phone can significantly increase the risk […]