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The Black Box in Your Car
The world waits for an answer to what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a jet that disappeared during its March 8th, 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Investigators believe that the key to unraveling the mystery is in the black box — officially called an event data recorder, or EDR. For this… Read More »
Talking Cars May Reduce Occurrences of Motor Vehicle Accidents in the Future
For years, federal and state governments have worked to protect drivers and passengers by requiring seat belt use, mandating air bag installation and taking other legislative measures to reduce the severity of auto accident injuries. Now the government is moving in a new direction by considering implementing technology designed to stop many crashes before… Read More »
Does an Auto Accident Claim Cover Accidents Caused by Vehicle Malfunctions?
When a car malfunctions because of negligent maintenance practices on the part of the owner — such as holding off on the replacement of brakes that are clearly starting to fail — and causes an accident, victims can hold the negligent vehicle owner responsible. However, when vehicle malfunctions are due to flaws in vehicle… Read More »
Five Ways Your Smartphone Can Help After an Auto Accident
Even hands-free, using electronic devices while driving is known to be dangerous. However, after an accident, any cellphone can help you deal more effectively with the details of your situation. Of course, smartphones are the most helpful when there’s an emergency. Consider the following uses: Old-fashioned talking — All phones let you call 911… Read More »
Three Reasons to See a Doctor Quickly After Sustaining a Head Injury in a Florida Vehicle Accident
The brain controls almost every function in the body, so any head injury should be taken seriously. However, many people whose injuries appear minor just take a pill for the headache and move on without even considering seeking medical attention. A trip to the doctor may be a short-term inconvenience, but there are many… Read More »