It’s summer and like millions, you may be planning a long get-away trip with your family and loved ones. While the sun is out and you should be enjoying your time away, you can’t forget about safe driving practices. Here are a few things you should be careful of...
Car accidents
5 ways nighttime auto accidents happen
While many drivers don’t like to drive at night, it sometimes can’t be helped. Perhaps you were working late and the sun went down early. Or, you were vacationing and it would be several miles before a rest stop. To ensure you’re safe on the road, you may need to...
Why do some drivers commit hit-and-run accidents?
Hit-and-run accidents are an increasing occurrence on American roads. They grew from 1,342 in 2010 to 1,939 in 2019. Moreover, drivers between the ages of 25 and 34 made up the majority of hit-and-run fatalities. Though drivers should hold themselves accountable for...
Who’s likely to cause a motor vehicle accident?
While there’s often no telling when an accident will occur, there are several kinds of road users that cause motor vehicle accidents. By keeping your eyes peeled for these particular road users, you can potentially keep yourself safer by driving with a particularly...
Can you file a car accident lawsuit even if you’re partly at fault?
Sometimes, it’s really easy to determine who is at fault for a car wreck – and sometimes it isn’t. If you’ve been hurt in a crash, the lingering doubt that you may have somehow contributed to your own injuries might stop you from pursuing a claim, but it probably...
4 common causes of big rig crashes
Sharing the road with semitrucks is something most people do without any thought. As long as everyone is driving safely, there typically won’t be any issues. When someone isn’t driving safely, a crash is possible. Semitruck crashes can lead to very serious injuries....
The dangers of a distracted driver
We've all seen drivers who multitask behind the wheel, whether talking on the phone, eating breakfast, or even putting on makeup. Thousands of drivers take their attention away from the road while behind the wheel every day, causing far too many needless accidents....
The NHTSA considers taking steps to better safeguard pedestrians
There are millions upon millions of laws and regulations on the books at the federal and state level. Virtually all of these measures were enacted with the intention of serving the public’s interest in some meaningful way, as perceived by those lawmakers and...
Can age affect driving skills?
You might have heard that teenagers have the highest crash rates of any age. Many end up injured or injuring others, or dead or killing others each year. Yet how can age matter so much? It seems like younger people, with faster reflexes than older drivers, should...
Fatigued drivers are hazardous during the holiday season
The holiday season is busy for a lot of people. Some might decide to skimp on sleep so they can get everything ready for the holidays. Those individuals may not think much about getting behind the wheel when they’re fatigued. The fact is that fatigued driving can be...