The triumphs of international transportation have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dangers of traveling close to masses of other people on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, and other public transport may outweigh the convenience as long as the coronavirus is part of our lives. Read more about how to use public transportation safely and protect your rights.
There are important considerations to weigh when deciding whether a Detroit telematics car insurance discount is worth signing up for. On the one hand, in return for allowing your insurer to use a cell phone-app to track and monitor and document your driving behaviors, your…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of nearly 49,000 Kubota utility vehicles. The recall is due to an issue with the floor mats that may increase the risk of a crash. Floor Mats on Kubota Vehicles May Interfere with Normal…
Toyota is recalling approximately 227,490 Camry sedans from the model years of 2018 and 2019 manufactured in the United States over a problem that could cause the brakes to fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall notice for over 200,000 Toyota…
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Distracted driving leads to more car accidents and associated injuries and deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2019, distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives. Most drivers are aware of this problem. Yet in a study by Travelers Insurance and Harris Polling,…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released its early estimate for motor vehicle traffic fatalities for the first half (January – June) of 2021. The bad news is that so far, it looks like there has been an 18.4 percent increase in the…
If you’ve ever climbed onto the back of a motorcycle, you know the thrill and excitement of riding one. With the wind rushing by, you might quickly forget that a motorcycle rider has a higher risk of crashing, often through no fault of their own.…
Last month, the Associated Press reported on the failure of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue and enforce key safety requirements in a timely fashion, potentially resulting in preventable injuries and deaths. A few examples of stalled or abandoned safety rules cited in…
When negotiating with the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident, it’s important to remember that the company is not on your side. The insurance adjuster’s goal is to save the company money, which means that he or she may offer you a settlement…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, seven teens between the ages of 16 and 19 will die in a fatal car accident every day. When it comes to teenage driving, parents need to remember, teens still need their help.…
You’re driving down the road minding your own business. You come to an intersection and start to drive through. Another car speeds toward you run the red light and smash into you. When everything stops moving and you’re sure your occupants are okay, you get…