Speeding is a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, these accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Drivers should focus on the consequences of speeding, including reduced reaction times, increased stopping distances and loss of vehicle...
Car Accidents
4 common risks of driving at night
Driving at night introduces a unique set of challenges that can significantly elevate the risks on the road. As the sun sets and darkness blankets the landscape, various factors come into play, making the journey much more dangerous. There are four risks that are...
How does road construction increase the odds of an accident?
Road construction is a common sight during daily commutes and roadway travel. Road work is necessary but often causes delays and frustration among drivers. Beyond the inconvenience, it is also important to recognize that road construction raises the odds of accidents....
Car accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries
Every year, the aftermath of car accidents leaves a trail of devastation, with spinal cord injuries emerging as a significant consequence. Car accidents stand as the leading cause of spinal cord injuries and often have a serious impact on the lives of those affected....
Should you accept an initial car insurance settlement offer?
The short answer is almost always no. The injuries and trauma you sustained from the car crash may impair how you process what happened to you in its entirety. Thus, your or the at-fault driver’s insurance company often uses this window of opportunity to quickly offer...
A closer look at older adults and car accidents
As people grow older, there are various changes that occur in their bodies. Some of these changes can affect one’s ability to drive safely. Unfortunately, car accidents involving older adults have become a growing concern in recent years. Drivers of all ages should go...
Are automated vehicles turning people into bad drivers?
Advanced driver assistance systems and semi-automated vehicles are all the rage these days – but are they actually turning people into terrible drivers? Automation is supposed to keep the roads safer and save lives, but people may be relying just a bit too much on the...
How to strengthen your car crash injury claim if you have no dashcam
Technology has brought us to a new level of obtaining evidence. CCTV cameras catch assaults, and dashcams record car crashes. Footage from these devices can be helpful when filing injury claims. However, there are people who have yet to get their hands on these tools....
Why you should not ignore neck pain after a car crash?
If you were in a car accident and later felt pain in your neck area, you might assume you are simply experiencing one of the most common symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash happens because of sudden movement stretches that injure your neck’s soft tissues, causing pain that...
Auto tech is making cars safer
People sometimes complain about all the technology in modern cars. They may be worried that every piece of technology is just something else that can break, for instance. They may also consider some of this tech to be superfluous, believing that it isn’t needed in the...