Sometimes, all it takes for a crash to occur is a moment of distraction by the driver. A distracted driver is more prone to accidents due to the lack of attention and concentration on the environment around them, which denies them the ability to react quickly and...
Year: 2021
What to do if you are charged with reckless driving
Driving home, you encountered a driver who was doing something you thought was not smart. They were driving too slowly and suddenly tried to veer in front of you while you were driving home from a stressful day at work. Without checking to see that the next lane was...
The holidays can lead to truck drivers breaking important rules
The holidays come with fancy meals and gift-giving traditions, which cause increased risk while you are out on the road. In addition to drunk drivers and winter weather, there will also be more commercial traffic. People ordering gifts directly to their houses forces...
When your spouse commits credit card fraud during a separation
One of the scariest things about getting married is how you combine your financial circumstances with your spouse's. When they do irresponsible or possibly illegal things, their actions could lead to consequences for both of you. If they empty your savings account or...
A new report puts Mississippi last in road safety
You may love living in Mississippi, but there’s no way to sugarcoat the news: This state is at the absolute bottom of the pack when it comes to road safety. The study, which was compiled by researchers at WalletHub, aimed to look at the livability of each state. In...
Steps to take if you get into a car accident
You’re at an intersection, one of the places where you’re statistically most likely to get involved in a crash. Sure enough, another driver hits your vehicle. Knowing how to react at that moment is very important. You clearly want to check on any injured individuals...
When is the front driver at fault for a rear-end collision?
There are all kinds of car crashes that can cause injuries. One of the more common types is the rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions happen for a few reasons. They may happen because a driver stops suddenly and someone behind them was traveling too close to them to...
Kids, personal injury and car safety
Busy families with busy schedules have become the hallmark of the modern family. Minor children's schedules are often just as full as their parents'. Tutoring, practices and events often leave parents relying on others to transport their children. Personal injuries...
Another driver caused the wreck but avoided the crash
Often, fault for a crash is straightforward. One driver runs a red light or turns right into the side of another vehicle, possibly because they had their eyes on their phone instead of on the road. When the police respond to reports of the collision, they review the...
What’s the major cause of parking lot accidents?
Think back on the last time you narrowly missed having a motorist strike you in a parking lot. You likely don't have to reflect very far back to think of such an instance. There will likely be an uptick in these close calls over the next few months as more people...