While human error is a leading cause of car collisions, mechanical failure is also a common reason why motorists are in an accident. While you can drive very safely, if your car has serious design or manufacturing flaws, you are still at risk of tire blowouts, overheating engines, failing brakes,…
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Mechanical Defects That Lead to Car Crashes in Coconut Creek
Many car collisions in Coconut Creek, including sideswipe collisions, T-bone accidents, rear end shunt crashes, and other collisions, are caused by driver error. However, many crashes are also caused by faulty car parts of defective car designs. Car manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the cars they make are road-safe, but…
Car Manufacturers Can Have an Impact on Your Hallandale Beach Collison
When you’re in a car collision, you may at first consider the other driver to be the liable party. This may be true, but in some collisions, including some single-vehicle crashes in Hallandale Beach, defective automobile parts cause the crash and the injuries. In these situations, the injured parties may…
Vehicle Design and Car Collisions in Westchester
In Westchester and across South Florida, car collisions happen for many reasons, including driver error and road conditions. A common cause of car crashes, however, is vehicle design. Defective designs can lead to driver distraction, poor performance, and other mechanical issues which lead to a collision. If you have been…
Manufacturing Defects and Car Accidents in Pembroke Pines
Car accidents are caused by many factors and in many cases, drivers assume either negligence or human error are the cause of their collision. However, faulty design and manufacturing defects can also contribute to car collisions. Car manufacturers have an obligation to produce a safe product. They must meet certain…
Ergonomics Is Part of Safe Driving in Hollywood
When we talk about safe driving in Hollywood and South Florida, we often talk about avoiding distraction, drunk driving, and other dangers. While these are all important, it’s also crucial to set up your vehicle so it helps you drive safely. If you drive often or drive for work, especially,…
Driver Assistance: Can it Prevent Car Accidents in Hollywood and Florida?
New cars and trucks have driver assistance systems (ADAs), and some experts say these systems can help cut car accidents in Hollywood and across the country. Driver assistance systems include features such as blind spot alerts, parking sensors, backup cameras, automatic braking, collision alerts, pedestrian detection, lane keeping systems, auto…
Research into the Safety of Self-Driving Cars
Autonomous cars were initially seen as a safer option on our roads because they can reduce the number of human errors which can cause traffic crashes in Hollywood and other Florida communities. However, some crashes involving self-driving cars have raised questions about the true safety of these vehicles. Can these…
New Technology Ideas for Self-Driving Cars After Florida Lawsuit
Self-driving cars have been around for a few years now and have gained a lot of attention. Some experts feel these autonomous vehicles could help prevent car crashes in Hollywood and other cities and could even help prevent congestion in South Florida and other high-traffic areas. Safety is one of…
How to Buy a Safe Used Car
Whether you’re buying a used car for your teenager or are buying a previously-owned car to enjoy summer in Florida this year, you’ll need to use a few extra precautions to stay safe on the roads. Used cars can be quite safe, but they don’t always come with the same…