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When wheels fall off cars, they can cause havoc in any direction they are propelled. Other vehicles, pedestrians, and even people in buildings can be struck. A lost wheel can also cause drivers to swerve or brake abruptly, resulting in an accident.  There are two main reasons why wheels fall off moving trucks or cars:  Failure of the...

The experience of a car crash may seem quick, but our bodies can experience a number of effects in the milliseconds after impact. Understanding these effects and how your car safety systems protect you may help you prepare for the possibility of a car accident.  Seat belts and airbags  Student Edge interviewed Dr. David Logan, then Senior Research Fellow from...

You were just involved in an auto accident in Phoenix. You may be confused and frustrated. The negligent actions of another driver caused your crash. Now what? After any auto accident, you will need to file a claim, especially if you sustained an injury. However, in order to provide solid evidence to support your claim,...

Numerous new and improved safety features continue to be added to new automobiles. Many of these features now come standard in recent makes and models. However, drivers need to be aware of limitations associated with this technology for the safety of themselves and everyone on the road.  Such hidden risks became instantly apparent when a self-driving Uber accident killed a...

Since 2013, Arizona has seen a rising trend in pedestrian deaths, according to azcentral.com. In 2017, approximately 230 pedestrians were fatally struck statewide. At the time the article was written, 2018 has already seen 111 pedestrian deaths statewide.  A 2017 study by George Washington University’s Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis (CREUA) ranked Phoenix at No. 29...

As recently reported by The Drive, drivers who run red lights are responsible for an increasing number of deaths across the country. Analysis by four traffic safety advocacy groups found that fatal car accidents caused by negligent drivers who failed to stop for traffic signals rose by a stunning 17 percent between 2012 and 2016....

Large trucks are involved in more than 10,000 total Arizona crashes annually, accounting for nearly 90 deaths and thousands of injuries (most caused by semi-trucks and other truck combinations). That's according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. One of the ways the auto industry at large has combated this issue is by investing in anti-crash...

Safety advocates continue to fight to reduce the dangers caused by texting drivers on Arizona roads. Until this month, Arizona has had the dubious distinction of being one of only two states in the nation without any sort of texting ban for drivers. Texting bans have been proposed in the Arizona legislature at least 13...

Distracted driving has long been an important public safety concern for Phoenix road users. Distractions come in many different forms. Unfortunately, many drivers still do not understand which devices actually divert their attention from the road.  Arizona lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 1261, which bans texting and driving and imposes fines between $25 and $99...

The recent Tempe traffic accident between a self-driving Uber vehicle and pedestrian has received international media coverage and raised important safety questions about the advent of autonomous driving technologies. The bicyclist’s death has sparked many investigations by local, state and federal traffic authorities. Investigators have not yet determined what factors caused the tragic accident. When...