Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of those injured or killed in car wrecks on American roads are men? Maybe you have some strong opinions about whether women or men make better drivers, and maybe you don’t – but the studies are clear: Men are far...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Remember these 3 points when driving at night
Being able to drive in a variety of conditions opens up a new world of possibilities for drivers. Being able to drive safely at night is an important skill to have because you never know when you’ll need to leave while it’s dark. Before you leave at night, make sure...
Watch out for these 3 types of driving distractions
Driving distractions are hard to avoid, because they can take many forms. For example, a parent can be distracted by a child in the car, or a teenager could be distracted by a phone. But one thing that you can do to help keep yourself safe is to understand the three...
Why your risk of a DUI crash may increase in the winter
The colder winter months bring with them numerous safety risks. The possibility of a car crash is a constant concern during your winter commute, and drunk drivers contribute a lot to your fatal crash risk. Although it is possible for you to cross paths with a drunk...
Common signs of a traumatic brain injury
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident, it’s very important to understand what signs to look for. These types of injuries need immediate medical treatment and they can often get worse over time. Moving quickly is important, and that...
3 reasons a driver might not have seen you
When you set out on the road, it is easy to assume that you are clearly visible to all other drivers. Yet even if your car were ten feet high and fluorescent pink, there are people out there who will somehow miss seeing you. If nothing suggests a driver that crashed...
Is a business partially to blame for a drunk driving crash?
Policymakers and law enforcement professionals often express intense frustration at the ongoing issue of drunk driving. Although everyone receives information about the effects of alcohol during driver's training and exposure to awareness campaigns on billboards get...
Can low-impact motor vehicle crashes be dangerous?
When you imagine motor vehicle crashes, what do you picture in your mind? Probably two vehicles going at high rates of speed striking each other with serious outcomes for the drivers and passengers. Or a vehicle traveling like the wind that eventually strikes...
3 kinds of compensation available after a drunk driver hits you
Everyone learns that drunk driving is dangerous, but some people still get behind the wheel after having had too much to drink. They may think that their actions are harmless, but chemical impairment increases the probability that they will cause a major wreck....
Car crashes affect both body and mind
The physical injuries sustained after a road traffic collision can be catastrophic, especially in high-speed incidents or crashes that involve larger vehicles. Recovering from head injuries, spinal cord damage and shattered bones can take many, many months. Sometimes,...