Many people walk about daily life without thinking or worrying about a car hitting them. But collisions involving pedestrians can cause severe and life-threatening injuries. Victims may need hospitalization and intensive physical therapy that can last for months if...
Teens see driving as a stepping-stone towards freedom. But parents often have concerns about their readiness for the road, and justifiably so. Research shows that teen drivers have a higher rate of deadly crashes compared to adults. According to the CDC, in 2016...
Highways have changed interstate travel for hundreds of millions of drivers since they were first built in the mid-20th century. Highways allow for safe, long-distance travel at higher speeds than public roadways. Though highways make travel easier, they also present...
If you drive, left turns are daily, routine events that most people have no problems with. It’s not hard, really. You just signal and slow down, check for oncoming and crossing traffic, and turn. However, left turns can have dangerous consequences if you’re not...
Driving is a huge responsibility that requires constant focus and awareness. But you can’t always count on other drivers on the road to keep their focus or awareness. This inattention can lead to dangerous lane changes, which in turn can lead to serious collisions....
Winter is approaching. That means that winter weather will be here soon to make life difficult for motorists all over. Whether it’s rain, sleet, snow or ice, winter presents all sorts of problems that can cause accidents and wrecks. Some of these accidents are largely...
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, no matter how minor or severe, can leave your head spinning. It makes it even more so when another party flees the scene, known as a “hit and run.” Hit-and-run accidents are usually due to a party not having insurance, or...
Car wrecks are serious and often traumatic events, and the moments following them are filled with adrenaline and confusion. It can be difficult to think clearly immediately after an accident. But it’s important to compose yourself so you can handle the situation...
Fender bender wrecks may not at first glance seem as severe as other types of wrecks. You might be inclined to just check on the other party, look for damage, and continue on your way. That’s not the best idea, though. However, if you get into a fender bender, you...
There might come a day when you end up in a car wreck with an uninsured or under-insured motorist. That will not be a great day. Uninsured and under-insured motorists are drivers who either have no insurance or don’t have the legal minimum coverage. Not carrying the...
