Car accidents can be devastating events, often leaving accident survivors uncertain of the full extent of their injuries. While external wounds or visible bruises tend to get immediate attention, internal injuries such as spinal cord damage may go unnoticed. The...
Year: 2025
3 dangerous distractions during a commute
Many people in the United States commute to work and back every single day. While distracted driving accidents can technically happen at any time, there is an elevated risk during commuting hours. Additionally, there are some specific distractions that are more likely...
Seasonal fatigue can contribute to crash risk
Traffic collisions can occur for many different types of reasons. Some people drive after drinking or taking drugs. Others let mobile phones or conversations with passengers distract them. Fatigue is also a persistent safety concern on modern roads. Many people do not...
The most dangerous days for pedestrians are fast approaching
Pedestrians are vulnerable when they are close to motor vehicles. Pedestrian collisions can break bones or cause brain injuries. They can also prove fatal in some cases. Pedestrians generally need to monitor their surroundings carefully, prioritize their visibility in...
Trucking accidents: How long hours increase the risks
Fatigue is a factor in many trucking accidents across the U.S. Long working hours on the road can lead to poor reaction times, slower decision-making and even falling asleep behind the wheel. With thousands of commercial trucks on highways every day, the risk to...
Distracted driving can lead to catastrophic crashes
Drivers have to ensure that their attention is always on driving, but many drivers feel they can multitask without consequence. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case because distractions can impair a driver’s ability to operate their vehicle safely. Many things can...
3 things teen drivers should remember this summer
If you’re a teenage driver, you may have read some of the recent articles about the high rate of teenage facilities over summer with dismay. Having spent all year with limited time to drive due to classes, you may have been looking forward to making more use of your...
3 reasons summer vacations contribute to car crash risk
The summer is a common time for people to plan vacations. They travel while their children are off from school for the summer and while the weather is warm. Whether people intend to drive to a nearby amusement park with their families or visit a different city than...
Potential compensation in a wrongful death claim
In cases where a loved one passes away in an accident, family members may want to consider a wrongful death claim. They will claim that someone else caused the death through negligence or even intentional action and is thereby responsible. The family can seek...
Why do drivers overlook large, loud motorcycles on the road?
Many drivers who cause preventable collisions claim that they didn't notice certain issues in traffic. People may understand why a driver might insist that they didn't see a pedestrian or a cyclist. People and bicycles are small and all but silent when compared with...
