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....
Car accidents
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...
2 ways semitruck crashes differ from small car wrecks
Semitrucks only make up a small percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road, but they have a disproportionately large presence. Every driver is usually very aware of an 18-wheeler in their general vicinity, and reports about crashes between passenger...
Would it matter if we increased the driving age?
When you look at the statistics for those from 16 to 19 years old, it’s clear that they are problematic drivers. Their fatal accident rates are incredibly high, the highest of any age group. They cause a lot of car accidents and make many driving mistakes. As a...
2 types of car accident injuries that can lead to chest pain
Car accident injuries come in a variety of forms. While injuries like cuts and bruises tend to be clearly visible, more devastating ones like pulmonary contusions and rib fractures may take days to reveal. This underpins the importance of seeing a doctor as soon as...
Two reasons you may forget a car accident’s details
There are many cases where people who are involved in a serious car accident have little memory of the accident itself. In some instances, they say that they can’t remember what happened at all. One moment they were driving along, listening to music and simply trying...
Do people ever recover after car crash spinal cord injuries?
The speed at which motor vehicles travel and the weight of those vehicles make collisions incredibly dangerous events. Although some collisions only cause property damage, they can also be fatal for the people involved. Occasionally, motor vehicle collisions result in...