Distracted driving is often linked to cellphone use. And there’s a good reason for it. Many states have banned using handheld devices or texting and driving. These things have led to a lot of car accidents that, in turn, lead to severe injuries, and they are no longer...
Drivers typically expect bicyclists to be careful – especially when they’re wearing serious biking gear which indicates that they ride many miles on a regular basis. Unfortunately, bicyclists of all ages and experience levels may neglect to follow the state’s bicycle...
Distracted driving happens all too easily. As a result of distracted driving, people can suffer from catastrophes and fatal injuries. Statistically, more than three thousand people are involved in a fatal car accident a day, with a fraction of them likely caused by...
Many pedestrian accidents happen when the pedestrian is out for a jog, simply going for a run to get some exercise. Drivers tend not to see these individuals or may misjudge the speed at which they are moving, leading to accidents that often happen on sidewalks, in...
If you have ridden a motorcycle for long, you’ve probably experienced the following scenario: A driver pulls out in front of you or moves across you, forcing you to brake hard to avoid them. On realizing they nearly knocked you off, they raise a hand and mouth,...
A car accident can be disorienting, to say the least. If you are involved in one, your primary concern should be your well-being. Next, you want to know who is to blame for the accident. This is especially important because it will form the basis of any claim by or...
When you look at fatal accident statistics, you can quickly see that teenagers are responsible for a disproportionate number of these serious crashes. When compared to other age groups, they simply cause fatal wrecks too often, showing that they are a high-risk...
A wreck with an ordinary passenger vehicle – even an SUV or a pickup truck – is never going to carry the same danger as a crash with a commercial vehicle. Largely, that’s for obvious reasons. Even an unloaded semi with its empty trailer attached weighs around 35,000...
As a driver, there have probably been times when you’ve felt intimidated driving next to a truck. They can make you feel dwarfed by their sheer size and it’s hard not to think about what might happen if they suddenly lost control. In 2020, just over 4000 people died...
Brain injuries can range from (relatively) minor concussions to life-changing traumatic injuries. They’re very common in motor vehicle crashes. Brain injuries aren’t like many other injuries because the brain is a very unique part of the human body. Here’s why your...