Tesla recently recalled over 2 million cars in the U.S. following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) prompted by a series of crashes involving Tesla cars using the Autopilot feature. In response, Tesla released a software update in December for cars equipped with the system,…
The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland led to widespread destruction and the tragic death of six construction workers. According to CNN, a large container ship lost power and crashed into the bridge in the early morning hours. As a result of the collision, the…
Crashes involving commercial vehicles and large automobiles such as fire trucks or semi-trucks are inherently more dangerous than other types of collisions for a number of reasons. Why Are Truck Accidents More Serious than Other Collisions? Trucks, especially very heavy ones such as logging trucks or emergency vehicles result in…
When a pharmacy distributes the wrong medication, the patient can suffer severe health complications. A medication mix-up can cause physical injury and psychological harm, and a person may face steep medical bills to treat the complications of the mix-up. As a result, victims of a pharmacy error may seek to…
Alcohol-impaired drivers are a major cause of car accidents throughout the country. Impaired drivers are extremely dangerous on the roads for a whole host of reasons. Drivers impaired by alcohol or other substances suffer from reduced levels of concentration and slower reaction times when processing their surroundings and actions. Additionally,…
Assisted living homes are common choices for elderly people living with dementia due to the care and supervision they provide. However, assisted living residents with dementia often wander from their facility if they are confused. In these circumstances, identifying and searching for the missing resident can be the difference between…
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety defines hit-and-run accidents as collisions in which at least one person involved in the crash flees the scene before offering any (or sufficient) information or aid to the other involved person(s) or fails to properly report the crash. Hit-and-run accidents are a major issue…
The danger of any vehicle crash is compounded when a truck or other large vehicle is involved in the accident. Large commercial vehicles like trucks are on the road to transport heavy items over long distances. That means that trucks can become difficult to maneuver in emergency situations, preventing truck…
The danger of not wearing your seatbelt is compounded when a bus or other large vehicle is involved in the crash. That goes for people in the bus as well as other vehicles on the road. Large commercial or passenger vehicles like buses are on the road to transport many…
Hit-and-run accidents are often characterized by several distinct elements. Common characteristics include the accident having very few witnesses and or poor lighting, as the driver is more likely to believe there will not be repercussions for their behavior. If there are many witnesses or the scene is highly visible, people…