by Todd Hartwig | Jan 22, 2015 | Auto Accidents
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 71 vehicles in 2015 as a Top Safety Pick or a Top Safety Pick+. In 2014 only 39 vehicles made the cut. The best news associated with this is that the automakers were given much stricter criteria to meet this year than...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 21, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Many people think that if they are involved in a “fender-bender” without any visible damage they cannot be injured. More often than not, in low-speed collisions (under 10 mph), the MORE damage to the vehicle the less damage to you. How is this? When the car bends,...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 10, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Vehicles roll over in less than 3% of all crashes, but these crashes account for more than a third of passenger vehicle occupant deaths (source: Status Report. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Vol. 49, No. 4, May 29, 2014). Two things you can do to lessen your...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 19, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Certain parts of the body are more susceptible to injury during motor vehicle collisions. This is especially true for your neck. Why? Because the body is (relatively) stable due to the car seat and seat belt, most of the energy transferred from the colliding vehicles...
by Todd Hartwig | May 22, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Most injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents occur at crash speeds below 12 mph. Most cars withstand 8-12 mph impacts without any structural damage. Thus, there is NO correlation between vehicle damage and injury/outcome. Anyone who tells you differently is...
by Todd Hartwig | Dec 5, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Old Man Winter is here. He brings cold temperatures and icy roads. Be sure to leave extra distance between you and the vehicles around you. Also, if you get into a wreck- get treatment! Trauma today can lead to long-term pain and disability. Marcum...
