Thanks to advances in safety, auto accidents have trended downward for decades. Road fatalities steadily declined, too. There were more than 50,000 annually in the early 70s and just over 30,000 in recent years.  For 45 years, the U.S. death toll had been going in the right direction.  However, we hit a major roadblock in 2015 when the number of people lost in crashes jumped 7.2% from 2014, the most significant increase in 50 years. More than 44,000 Americans died in traffic crashes in 2023, which was a 13% increase from 2019 until now. Experts are looking for answers as to why, whe

Off-highway vehicle recreation is big business in Arizona. A 2018 Economic Impact Study conducted by Arizona State University found that resident and non-resident OHV riders contribute roughly $2.6 billion annually to the state’s economy. And the popularity of the activity continues to grow at an astounding rate. According to the Arizona State Parks and Trails 2020 Trails Plan, 24 percent of Arizonans considered themselves motorized recreational users, which represents more than 1.7 million people.  As the popularity of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) has risen to an all-time high, so too

The hot, hazy, and lazy days of late summer are here. For many, there’s no better way to spend a summer day than on the water or cruising the great outdoors. With nearly 12 million recreational vessels and 1.2 million ATVs in the U.S., Americans clearly enjoy summertime recreation.  Joyful times can quickly turn deadly, however, if you’re not vigilant about safety – at all times. In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,439 boating incidents that resulted in 658 deaths, 2,641 injuries, and about $67.5 million in property damage. And the Consumer Product and Safety Commission says the

Many companies have joined the race to develop the first autonomous semi-trucks that could change the future of shipping. Undoubtedly a self-driving semi that can crisscross the country for 17 hours straight would improve efficiency, especially as e-commerce sales skyrocket and a driver shortage persist. Advocates argue that automation makes trucking less safe, especially when there’s no such thing as a fender bender with an 80,000-pound truck. There needs to be indisputable evidence an autonomous truck is safe; otherwise it puts drivers at increased risk when sharing the road. According

You’re involved in an accident. Someone else is at least partially to blame for your injuries and damaged property. Medical bills are piling up and because of the extent of your injuries, you’ve experienced a temporary loss of income. Recovering compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company should be straightforward, right? If you’ve ever had to file an insurance claim, you know the frustration that seems baked into the maze of endless forms and confusing small print. Insurance companies aren’t interested in helping you get the money you deserve after an accident. They�