Distracted driving caused 18 percent of all fatal accidents in 2010 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to 3,092 people killed in accidents involving distracted drivers, an additional 416,000 were wounded in such accidents. One cause of distracted driving is cellphones use while driving. Research shows that drivers using a cellphone while driving … [Read more...]
Whiplash Injuries and Car Accidents
Whiplash injuries in car crashes affect many residents of Alaska. Whiplash refers to an injury of the neck caused by a rapid or violent movement. This type of injury is most commonly occurs in car crashes due to the body jolting upon impact. Whiplash can be very painful, very serious, and may take a long time to heal. Neck Muscles and Ligaments The neck contains muscles and … [Read more...]
Hours of Sleep Linked to Drowsy Driving
The amount of sleep an Alaskan has before he or she gets behind the wheel of a vehicle may be a factor in whether or not he or she is in an accident. A study by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that people who sleep 5 or 6 hours are significantly more likely to be involved in a crash than drivers who get a full eight hours of sleep. THE … [Read more...]
The Richardson Highway
Built during the Klondike gold rush, the Richardson Highway was originally only five feet wide. Connecting Valdez and Fairbanks, the Richardson has long been part of the fabric of Alaska. In 2009 pollution reduction requirements resulted in truck traffic increases on the Richardson Highway. From vehicle rollovers, to moose collisions, avalanches, and car crashes... the Richardson Highway … [Read more...]
Single Vehicle Car Crashes
Those suffering injuries from a car crash are entitled to recovery. This is true whether you are in a car crash involving multiple cars or only a single vehicle. Crashes with a single vehicle may include drivers who are friends, an acquaintance, or even a family member. The bottom line is that auto insurance will cover single vehicle car crashes. UNDERSTANDING CAR … [Read more...]
Aggressive Driving Kills Alaskans
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as: “when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Aggressive driving is a very serious problem which too often leads to injury and death. Studies show many Americans engage in speeding on a regular basis. Other unsafe … [Read more...]
