Autonomous cars are not yet a permanent feature on the roads but when they do become more popular, they will have life and death decisions to make, much like human drivers do in the heat of the moment. Autonomous systems will have to be empowered with the capability to make moral choices that could place… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Statistics and Studies
Long Haul Truck Drivers More Likely to Deal with Injuries
A new study reveals that long haul truck drivers may be at risk of significant injuries simply due to the specifics of their job. The study found that back, neck and arm injuries were some of the most common among long haul truck drivers. This study was completed by researchers at the University of Alabama… Read More »
New San Francisco Area Study Explores Impacts of Scooter Injuries
As scooters have become more prominent on the streets of San Francisco and many other locations throughout the country, this raises personal injury questions about the dangers of scooter injuries. A lawsuit has already been filed by a group of disabled persons who allege that these scooter companies have failed to consider how the placement… Read More »
Just How Dangerous Is It to Bike in the Bay Area?
If you or someone you know has already been catastrophically hurt in a biking accident across San Francisco, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your lost wages, medical bills and other damages directly associated with the accident. An increasing number of victims have to file a personal injury claim against the party responsible… Read More »
Study Says Use of Recreational Marijuana Can Increase Car Crashes
Being hurt in an accident is always an overwhelming and difficult experience, but it can be even harder to figure out your next steps if you believe that someone was directly negligent for the accident. Do you know what to do if you think the other party was under the influence of drugs or alcohol?… Read More »
What Loss of Sleep Can Contribute to A Higher Accident Risk?
A new study found that if you get behind the wheel of your car with less than six hours of sleep, the chances of an accident can increase significantly. You should never get into your car to drive unless you feel focused and rested because you’re taking not just your own life but others into… Read More »
Construction Workers Are More Likely to Suffer Traumatic Spine Injuries
Construction workers already face some of the most serious risks of critical injuries and fatalities on the job, a new study shows that the risk of traumatic spinal injuries is highest for workers in the construction and transportation injuries. The project, led by researchers at the University of Sydney, looked at more than 800 cases… Read More »
Who is Most At Risk for Car Crash Injuries?
As a parent, you likely worry already about the possibility of a vehicle accident harming your children. Even when children are properly restrained in carseats, the potential for an accident to cause severe or developmental damage is present. This is what makes it so important that you investigate the scene of any incident and report… Read More »
Study Finds That More Than Half of Drivers Don’t Look for Pedestrians or Cyclists First
Prior to turning right, nearly half of people who participated in a recent study, say they don’t look for pedestrians or cyclists before carrying out the turn. That’s the result of a Canadian research study that shows that people might be most at risk of suffering pedestrian and bicycle related injuries during this particular period…. Read More »
On the Job Car Crashes Connected to Usage of the Smartphone
A new NCCI study has identified that smartphone usage has been connected to the number of vehicle accidents that occur on the job. The National Council on Compensation Insurance identified that there has been an increase in the severity and frequency of workers’ compensation claims for motor vehicle accidents. Workplace safety advancements have helped to… Read More »