Car 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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...