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In new research carried out by the Centre for Injury Research and Policy at Columbus Children's Hospital the impact of motor vehicle accidents on our lives is discussed.

Have you ever wondered how police study accidents to determine what actually happened?

Sleep deprivation can cause accidents

1 in every 36 teens between the ages of 15-19 will be treated in the emergency room this year regarding automobile accidents.

Mobile Awareness™, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced the release of a new speech-enunciating vehicle back-up warning alarm…SafetyVOICE™.

Each year, 21% of fatal car crashes involving teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19, were the result of cell phone usage. This result has been expected to grow as much as 4% every year

More kids are injured by bicycle accidents that previously thought. Researchers estimate that trips to the hospital emergency room and inpatient treatment cost more than $200 million a year.

No matter their size, big, small, medium or large, animals can cause motor vehicle accidents which sadly enough can even cause fatalities. We all can probably attest to the fact that we have seen all kinds of animals cross the road at any given time

June is national drive safe month and millions and millions of people a year are killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents. Most motor vehicle accidents can be prevented by taking small but important safety measures.

An investment in a comprehensive motor vehicle accident prevention program can be a winning approach to reducing these expenses and an effective tool for helping limit your company`s liability exposure.

What exactly were the worst car related accidents in US history? How do we determine how to figure that out? What are the criteria used in deciding? This article looks at some of the worst car wrecks in the history of the United States.

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle.

Two accidents in Old Saybrook caused delays for motorists on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 1.

Pedestrian accidents involve either a motor vehicle or the lack of maintenance of property that a pedestrian can encounter in public. Personal injury lawsuits are often brought against individuals who cause pedestrian accidents.

Typically I visit North Carolina 2-3 times every month. It's about a 10 hour drive from New York where I live. There are always accidents and disabled vehicles along the road. A car accident can completely ruin a trip but it doesn't have to.

As parents we have a responsibility to help our teens become safe drivers. Teens sometimes think they are invincible and they won't get hurt, but many of those same teens have lost their lives in traffic accidents.

The intent of this article is to help clients improve their chances for getting a lawsuit funding request approved.

Unintentional injury is the number one cause of death among children. Many of these accidents happen at home. Here are some tips on making your home a safer place.

Increasing your own driver awareness can go a long way to help prevent the costly accidents, fatalities and material losses that affect us all.

Advanced Transportation Technologies (ATT) has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Mobile Awareness, a company that designs and markets transportation safety products.

Some facts and opinions about the increase in drunk driving accidents, deaths due to people driving impaired because of alcohol consumption

Many states have implemented a graduated driver's license as a way of reducing accidents, injuries and deaths of teenagers.

Tips for teaching your teen to drive.

Sleep deprivation is dangerous, receiving the proper amount of sleep for your body's needs will not only improve your overall effectiveness throughout the day; it will help you to avoid the dangerous consequences of sleep deprivation.

Are you concerned about car seat safety? This article outlines the importance of using a car seat and also offers tips on how to safely use a car seat.

With the news of yet another murdered pregnant woman, the media has taken it upon themselves to warn the public against an epidemic in our country

The push to ban smoking continues to strengthen, but is it really necessary? And what about the people less eager to see it banned?

There are too many children not being secured properly in their car or booster seats while driving in a car. The statistics are astonishing.

There are many states with mandatory seatbelt laws. The primary seatbelt law allows an officer to pull an individual over for the sole purpose of not wearing a seatbelt.

Your pet has cancer and is going to require extensive treatments if he is going to survive. You love your pet and you want to be able to care for it regardless of the cost. Is Pet Insurance and option for you and your pet?

Alcoholism is a disease that is not curable, but is treatable.

Several studies have been published which follow the lives of ADHD kids into adulthood. Find out what your child's diagnosis may mean for their future employment, substance abuse, injuries and more.

Teen drivers with little driving experience may find driving after dark a bit of a challenge. Read this article for points to consider when laying down rules for newly licensed drivers.

The term "spinal-cord injury" is defined as a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility.

Spending time on the water is a joy, but there are inherent risks. Knowing your responsibilities and being prepared can help protect you from tickets, and help you respond to emergencies like a pro.

The Associated Press reports that about 100 College Presidents want to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18.

Here is something that I think can help people that feel like they are insomniacs...I know it helped me!

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When involved in a motor vehicle accident, your ability to recover from a third party may be influenced by your state regulations, especially when residing in a "no fault" state.

Driving defensively can help you avoid becoming a statistic

A beginners guide to driving and parking in Manhattan, New York.

Every one of us will die from one of these four causes, just hope you'll get a good one.

Keeping your child warm with a winter coat while harnessed in their car seat can have devastating effects. Learn about coat compression, how to make sure your child's coat is safe, and ways to keep your child warm without a winter coat.

Drowning is the seconding leading cause of death in children under 14. Adults are at a significant risk for drowning also.

How to identify first, second, and third-degree burns, and how to treat one in an emergency. Also contains tips on summertime burn prevention.

Mobile Awareness, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, announced today that it has signed an agreement with motor vehicle camera-based technology company, Visor-View, Inc.

The spleen is an organ that has many jobs, including helping to battle infections. Injuries to the spleen used to cause the organ to be removed, which still occurs today, but not if doctors can help it.

The medical community has scared the world out of consuming some of its best treats. Here are medical "lies" I've uncovered about common unhealthy foods.

Scooters are becoming more popular as gas prices continue to rise. While there are dangers associated with being a scooter owner, many people are turning to alternative forms of transportation such as scooters and motorcycles in an effort to save money.

If you heard your teen talking about candy, chalk, cookies, dirt, eraser dust, glass, or ice - would you feel the need to be alarmed? Perhaps you should, these are all slang names for the illegal and highly addictive drug methamphetamine.

It always crosses our minds one way or another. Death. How are we going to die?

Our judicial system has become too tyrannical with their ability to take a person's freedom for a minor penetration of the law. People should be afforded the civilized justice that our country was founded on.

Staying calm and knowing what to do when an accident happens is very important in New York State. There are certain things you need to do at the scene of an accident in order to avoid liability.

According to the NHSTA, there is a way to position your side-view mirrors to eliminate blind spots. In addition, accidents can be reduced by over 17% when a convex side-view mirror is used.

There was an award-winning movie some years back, called Driving Miss Daisy. It was all about a proud, elderly lady who could no longer drive. After unsuccessful attempts at public transportation, her son hires a chauffeur to solve the problem.

Good health is achieved through long-term, nurtured and practiced activities. Eating right, exercising and managing life's daily stress events help. But we must not forget our yearly medical examinations.

I am a 41-year-old woman who suffered a spinal cord injury 20 years ago. This is one of the most tramatic obstacles someone can go through in their life. This article talks about the different spinal cord injuries, and the determination to not give up.

You won't believe what some of these are.

Patrolman Jeff DePerry said in some aspects television shows like CSI give false information, misdirecting the average citizen into how a crime scene is processed.

This article details some of the problems that people face when dealing with their brain injured loved ones. It's an informative and interesting look.

It is estimated that 12,000 people die from slipping from slippery floors, and the bathroom can become very dangerous if not properly equipped.

For many teen drivers, understanding their own rights and responsibilities, in terms of driving, often result less confusion when an unusual issue arises.

Sleep deprivation affects school, sports, work and driver safety for youths and adults.

Many people scoff at the public transportation options in Atlanta. But van/carpooling is an option that many people completely overlook.

A research and survey based article examining driving habits and insurance rates for teens vs. adults and boys vs. girls.

Children and dreams are always under consideration, especially nightmares.

The wearing of seat belts while riding in a motor vehicle is mandatory. To emphasize the importance of this law, it must be made clear that for a passenger, not one but three successive collisions are involved in a vehicular crash.

Researchers are studying the practicality of whether or not a device can be developed that would sense when someone is too drunk or impaired to drive a motor vehicle.

That is why organizations like KIDS AND CARS are so important to get the word out about prevention. Founded by Janette E. Fennell the mission of KIDS AND CARS is to assure no child dies or is injured in a non-traffic, motor vehicle related event.

Motor scooters are inexpensive transportation solutions if you travel less than thirty miles a day. They are capable of being powered by gasoline or an electric battery. Electric motor scooters have a few advantages over gasoline scooters. This article will...

Citizens of Connecticut who are pulled over by police will have to shell out another $10 for motor vehicle violations thanks to a bill recently passed by the CT State Legislature and signed by Governor Rell.

Accidents may happen anywhere. At home, on the way to work, in the toilet, basically just about anywhere when we are not being careful.

Motorcycle officers are a sub-culture within the law enforcement community. They typically concentrate more on traffic enforcement for the good of the community. Contrary to popular belief, their wives do not get a free toaster for every 500 tickets they write.

Review of the Lance Duke 250 Touring motor scooter by an enthusiastic owner.

Do you own a Ford?

There are hundreds of accidents that occur every day in New York. Some result in serious personal injuries and some do not. Just because you are involved in an accident does not mean that you have won the lottery.

New laws have been effected to try and help reduce the number of alcohol related accidents that are climbing at a rapid rate.

Just as learning how to avoid accidents is essential for every driver, so to is learning what to do if you are involved in an automobile accident.

In most U.S. states, automobiles are considered deadly weapons when in motion, particularly because automobile accidents are a significant cause of death in the United States.

Cyclists are, by definition, a vehicle. They are a legitimate solution for a world combating pollution, obesity, depression, ever growing traffic congestion, reliance on oil, and YES, GLOBAL WARMING.

This paper discusses New Jersey's driving age in comparison to other states, and whether or not it has positive effects.

The top threat's to the health of men consists of ten conditions that account for nearly 80 percent of their deaths.

Pennsylvania drivers are buckling up when driving more than ever before.

Drunk driving is a serious offense, but it also seems to be a popular habit of celebrities. Here are some of the famous faces who have been charged with DUI.

Costs of car insurance is soaring. Here are some of the top ways to save on car insurance for everyone from the new teenager with a driver's license, working couples/families, and retired or reduced mileage drivers.

Minn. officers issued roughly 9,325 tickets to drivers not wearing seat belts during the 2-week "Click It or Ticket" campaign. With fines and fees of more than $100 for each violation, the boost to the state's coffers as a result of the campaign will be significant.

If what I have written here does not convince you and if you have the heart to bare the picture - Goggle or Yahoo Jacqueline Saburido's name; you will find pictures of a brave girl that is paying for someone else's stupidity.

Expressing your views to your elected political figures is a necessary privilege of democracy. Utilize this avenue -- you elected them --- they should hear YOU.

A startling look at statistic of a teenage driver and the laws now in effect.

Let's face it, your teen is growing up and you want them to have the privileges that they are allowed but are they ready? This article can help you decide.

Third party liability insurance protects your company against the risks of damages that third parties could suffer as a result of an accident in your place of business, due to your product, or because of some act or omission on the part of your company's personnel.

My first hand experience and review of the new Infiniti EX.

200 fetuses/year could have been saved if pregnant women had properly used seatbelts while driving.

We have shown an influx of people over the last few years as parents move their children here from Southern California (and a few other areas of the country) for a better way of life. However, that is where the irony comes in, and our best kept secret comes out...

So many people lose their lives to careless drivers that literally get away with murder. To be charged with murder you have to knowingly plan to kill another person.