Online injury calculators promise quick answers. Plug in a few numbers, and you get a dollar estimate for your suffering. But how accurate are they? And what happens when you add real-life context, like age, job, or emotional toll? We tested that before by creating three injury profiles — same broken wrist, three very different...
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Segway Driving In 2001, Dean Kamen introduced a zero-emission, self-balancing personal transportation device known as the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 12.5 mph, the Segway® was classified as safe for use in urban pedestrian environments by the Centre for Electric Vehicle Experimentation in Quebec in 2006. Despite this, multiple...
With ongoing discussions about import policies, tariffs, and potential price increases, many have wondered: is it a good idea to buy foreign cars before prices rise? Or should we rely on American-made vehicles, especially if they end up being the dominant option on our roads in the future? What is an “American car”? Technically, there’s...
Experiencing an accident as a victim is an unfortunate accident or situation that no one anticipates. The aftermath can often seem overwhelming, and the complexities of seeking compensation may deter individuals from pursuing their claims due to a lack of legal knowledge. One common misconception is that without security video footage, proving what happened is...
Although technology has improved safety in a variety of ways, it has also unlocked new potential points of failure. There are four primary causes of accidents that can be attributed to technical failures in “smart” vehicles: 1. Malfunctions: When the vehicle’s systems or components fail to operate as intended, leading to potentially dangerous situations. Electrification...
Traffic related injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 29. This alarming statistic highlights the vulnerability of younger populations on the roads and emphasizes the urgent need for more effective safety measures to protect them. When we look at the issue from this perspective—not...
Tesla is undoubtedly one of the most prominent companies in advanced transportation, and the idea of self-driving cars and other cutting-edge features can seem almost futuristic. While previous articles have highlighted how safety and technological advancements have significantly reduced traffic accidents and saved millions of lives over the past decade, today we will take a...