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Can AEB technology help offset the rise in rear-end crashes linked to red-light cameras? For years, red light safety cameras have sparked debate. They’re praised for reducing dangerous intersection crashes, but criticized for causing more rear-end collisions when drivers slam on the brakes to avoid a ticket. A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...

Pedestrian deaths in Maryland have surged 58% over the last decade A recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlights a troubling reality: speeding drivers are a leading factor in many of Maryland’s most devastating pedestrian accidents. When drivers push past the speed limit, the risks multiply for everyone on foot. In...

Gridlock isn’t just annoying, it’s dangerous For years, Los Angeles has been known for its endless gridlock. But according to new rankings from ConsumerAffairs, Washington, DC, has now taken over the top spot as the U.S. city with the worst traffic. Drivers in the nation’s capital spend more time in their cars than anywhere else...

Roadway Fatalities Keep Climbing, and Now Washington Is Under Pressure to Act You get in your car expecting to arrive safely. But in 2025, that basic hope feels more like a gamble. Over 42,000 people died on our roads in 2022 alone — a shocking 30% increase since 2014. And the agency responsible for keeping...

Studies show smartphone-blocking apps reduce distracted driving by teens Every parent knows that moment of unease when they hand their child the keys and watch them pull out of the driveway. It’s a rite of passage, but also one of the most dangerous moments in a young person’s life. That risk only intensifies during summer,...

How a motorcycle accident lawyer can help after a left-turn collision You could be riding your motorcycle down a familiar road. It’s a clear day with no traffic in sight, until a car suddenly turns left right in front of you. You hit the brakes, but it’s too late. Now, you're dealing with serious injuries,...

Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road, and it’s far more common than many realize. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,275 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted drivers in 2022. Texting is especially dangerous. Sending or reading a text takes drivers' eyes off the road...

A slip and fall can happen instantly, with many people hitting their heads. Although you may get up and feel fine, you may have suffered a concussion, with the effects lasting much longer than you think. Concussions from falls are more than just a bump on the head. They’re a form of traumatic brain injury...

Automotive safety has made significant strides over the past two decades, but recent data shows a troubling trend of rising car accident and fatality rates. While human error (e.g., distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving) is the leading cause of car accidents, the types of vehicles involved can also be a contributing factor. A recent...

Washington, D.C., has implemented a partial ban on right turns at red lights as part of its effort to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety. While the goal of the policy is clear — to reduce car accidents at D.C. intersections and lower injury risks — the implementation has been uneven, leading to mixed results and...