Distracted driving has become one of the most concerning dangers on public roads. Although driver distraction has been around for as long as there have been automobiles, today’s level of distraction behind the wheel has become a problem of epidemic proportions – and it causes thousands of preventable injuries and deaths each year. According to …
Top Mistakes Made by New Drivers
Handing the keys over to a teen driver is a milestone in both a child’s and parent’s life. For children, it means more freedom and the ability to hit the road and get to new places. For parents, it can be downright frightening – and for good reason. Insurance companies know the data on teen …
One Work-Related Car Accident, Two Cases
By: Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers If you are injured on the job while you are driving, and the accident was not your fault, you may have two cases and not just one. You will have a workers’ compensation claim, and you may also have what is called a third party claim against the driver’s …
New IIHS Headlight Ratings Reveal Need for Improvement
For the first time ever, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is rating car headlights for effectiveness and safety. So far, only the Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car to earn a “good” rating, and only when equipped with an optional advanced technology package. Eleven other vehicles tested could only be purchased with …
20 Automakers Agree to Make Automatic Braking Systems a Standard by 2022
According to an article published by Business Finance News, 20 vehicle manufacturers have agreed to make automatic braking systems a new standard for their vehicles by September 2022. The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 20 automakers that agreed, which also make up 99% of auto sales in the US, …
Nevada State Laws Now Refer to Car Accidents as “Crashes”
Recently, a new Nevada law has changed the way Nevada refers to car accidents. Instead of using the word, “accident,” the word, “crash,” is to be used. A woman from the Nevada Department of Transportation states this change has occurred so that people understand these crashes are preventable. In 2015, 321 drivers died in car …
Distracted Driving Makes NTSB’s Most Wanted List
Recently, the National Transportation Safety board reported that distracted driving made the Top 10 Most Wanted List. This list refers to the most common and preventable accidents that cause numerous deaths each year. To uncover the information, NTSB performed 11 different investigations in 2003. The association found that an unacceptable amount of car accidents were …
Dangerous Winter Weather Causes Several Accidents in Reno Area
Now that it is officially winter, Nevada drivers will be seeing cold and rainy conditions in the coming months. With rain in the forecast this week for Las Vegas and more bad driving weather ahead, we at Shook & Stone would like to take this opportunity to remind drivers to be cautious on the road! …
Car-Accident Related Deaths on the Rise in 2015
In 2014, the amount of fatal-injuries caused in car accidents decreased by 0.1% from the previous year. Unfortunately, for the first six months of 2015, the amount of car-accident related deaths rose 8.1%, accounting for 16,225 total deaths. As a result, many are speaking out, stating more needs to be done to combat these shockingly …
The Race for the Self-Driving Car
The self-driving car is on its way to becoming a reality for the everyday driver. Soon, consumers can experience a new definition of the word “driving.” People who cannot drive themselves will be able to experience greater independence and mobility. Commuters making long trips to and from their workplaces can reclaim the time lost behind …
The Importance of Being a Considerate Driver
While the roads may be big enough for all types of vehicles, there is never enough room for people to drive recklessly or negligently. Instead, motorists of all vehicles must be considerate of each other and do their best to keep the roads safe for one another. The Story of a Motorcyclist Who Lost His …
The Dangers of New Auto Safety Technologies
The car industry is growing rapidly and so are the available safety features and technologies. But, can this be a problem for new car buyers? Research shows that many persons have voiced their confusion and overwhelming feelings regarding the massive amounts of safety technologies that are now available in vehicles. Before, only high-end, more expensive …
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