Most motorists are aware that seat belts and child safety seats can save lives; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that over 15,000 lives are saved each year by proper seat belt use. Buckling up every time you drive or ride in a car makes good financial sense as well; failure to wear seat […]

With spring just getting started and summer on the horizon, it is important for you to start considering how to protect your vehicle as well as yourself during hot weather conditions. The reality is that hot weather conditions can wreak havoc on your vehicle and can present their own set of challenges when it comes […]

A recent press release issued by NRMA Insurance reports that Generation X drivers talk while behind the wheel more than any other age group.  In fact, the insurance company found that 52% of those in the Generation X age bracket admit to chit-chatting on the phone while driving.  These new findings go against the grain […]

According to a recent press release, airbags are enjoying a great deal of commercial success.  The reason?  Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need for utilizing airbags in vehicles in order to increase safety.  Of course, insurance companies are also happy to see more airbags in vehicles because it helps keep drivers safer and […]

Attorney Steven M. Gursten has recently announced that he will be speaking at the Association Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America seminar.  The seminar is entitled “How to Win Big in the Tough Truck Accident Case” and Gursten will be speaking on “Maximizing Personal Injury Damages in Trucking Cases,” but it is not his speaking engagement […]

We are almost out of hurricane season, which typically runs from early June through late November, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to prepare for the possibility of hurricane damage to your vehicle.  Furthermore, it is never too early to start planning for next season, particularly if you will be moving to an […]

It can be quite entertaining sometimes to hear the terms that are used to describe certain types of drivers.  In the states, for example, the “soccer mom” has come to be the common term used to describe women who drive their children back and forth to practices and lessons wit their minivans.  Across the pond, […]

According to a Swinton, which is the leading high street car insurance retailer in the UK, pedestrians listening to their iPods while on the road are leading to a higher rate of traffic accidents.  Referring to these pedestrians as “podestestrians,” the insurance company claims that those listening to their MP3 players are less likely to […]

Did you know that nearly 4,368 people died in 2007 because of severe truck accidents?  Were you aware that an additional 136,438 people were involved in non-fatal truck accidents during that same year?  These frightening statistics, which were issued by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Motor Carrier Management Information System highlight precisely why […]

According to a recent press release on PRWeb, workers within the automotive industry can enjoy an increased level of safety thanks to the introduction of a new glove. The new glove line, which is called the Lightning Glove, has received acclaim around the world for its exceptional level of comfort and its groundbreaking design.  One […]

According to the Texas Transportation Institute, drivers in Texas are among the safest in the United States (prweb.com).  The Institute came to this conclusion after completing a statewide survey regarding safety belt use. The 2008 survey found that 91.2% of drivers and front-seat passengers in Texas are using their seatbelts.  This is the third year […]

As you search the Internet for great auto insurance online, it is important to also remember the importance of remaining safe while you drive.  This is particularly true if you have a teenager that will soon be hitting the road or even if you will be driving with a child as a passenger.  Frighteningly, the […]

Collier Attack Sparks Security Concerns: Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Cars for Professional Athletes SAN ANTONIO (Business Wire EON) September 9, 2008 — Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles, announced today that the company has been in contact with key security personnel affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Following […]