The use of cellphones, smartphones and other devices seems ubiquitous today. The National Safety Council says that distracted driving related to the use of technological devices is an epidemic. For that reason, the safety advocacy group has declared April as...
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Traffic Fatalities Generally Increase From July through September
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 28, 2016 | Car Accidents
Traffic fatalities are generally higher in the United States during the late summer months than any other time of the year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency recently released its "Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic...
The Link Between Vehicle Speed and Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jun 3, 2016 | Car Accidents
When a car strikes a pedestrian, there is very little chance the pedestrian will escape without injury. Even at low speeds, cars are capable of doing tremendous damage. A recent analysis of the relationship between vehicle speed and the likelihood of a fatal...
Preventing Auto Accidents with an Airline Safety Model
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Feb 19, 2016 | Car Accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation includes 12 agencies dedicated to various transportation concerns. Among those agencies are the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Secretary of the USDOT, Anthony Foxx, is...
Distracted Driving Accidents and Cultural Change
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Feb 1, 2016 | Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Among the ten items listed on the National Transportation Safety Board's Most Wanted List for 2016 is a call to disconnect from deadly distractions. Distracted driving has been identified as a large and growing problem among highway safety experts. The National...
Decals and Teen Drivers
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jan 29, 2016 | Car Accidents
In Illinois, a person who is under the age of 18 and who violates the nighttime driving restriction may have his or her driving privileges suspended. This is one aspect of the Illinois Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. GDL programs are in place in a number of...
Latest Estimates in Traffic Fatalities Released
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Nov 27, 2015 | Car Accidents, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Truck Accidents
The traffic fatality numbers from the first half of 2015 represent an estimated increase from the prior year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the final numbers for 2014 traffic deaths, as well as the estimate for 2015, this week. The NHTSA...
Drowsy Driving Statistics Reveal a Widespread Problem
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Nov 13, 2015 | Car Accidents, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is encouraging people to avoid driving when they are fatigued. The NHTSA recently wrapped up National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week and is looking at ways to put a stop to a widespread problem. The head of the NHTSA...
Teen Driver Safety Week Emphasizes Household Rules
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Oct 21, 2015 | Car Accidents, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is sponsoring Teen Driver Safety Week this week (October 18-24). The NHTSA is calling on parents and guardians to do their part in keeping young drivers safe. The agency is pushing the slogan "5 to Drive" to help...
A Call for Tighter Regulation
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Sep 25, 2015 | Car Accidents, Dangerous Or Defective Products, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
A scandal uncovered by one agency has led another to consider cracking down on the auto industry. The Environmental Protection Agency recently discovered that Volkswagen carefully engineered software to skirt U.S. emissions standards. VW diesel vehicles were...
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