car accidents

The school year stretches from late summer to late spring every year, with children generally enjoying the summer off from their studies. Safety experts sometimes highlight the summer months as particularly dangerous, as more teen drivers on the road can lead to more...

Hunting season is approaching in Indiana, and that means deer activity is on the rise. As temperatures drop and rutting season begins, deer move more frequently. The presence of hunters in the woods can also alter their typical patterns, increasing the chances of deer...

The fall months are associated with significant wildlife activity, which can put drivers at risk of encountering them on the road. Many wild animals are more active from dusk until dawn. It can be difficult to spot them when it’s dark, so there’s a chance that drivers...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Driving at night is dangerous for many reasons, but there is one that you may not have thought about—wildlife. Wild animals, such as deer, raccoons and coyotes, are usually more active at night. The limited visibility that drivers face at night makes it much more...

Drivers generally understand that they need to pay attention to their vehicles and their surroundings. They need to monitor other motorists and respond appropriately to changes in traffic conditions. They also need to watch for signs of dangerous animal activity....