Car Accidents

When your teenager gets their license, it can be a proud moment. Your child is likely excited to get behind the wheel on their own and enjoy their freedom. Their excitement may keep them from driving safely, so take a moment to remind them of some important driving...

Language shapes many of our perceptions, and our perceptions influence how we react to an event. That’s why even representatives from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say that you should stop calling vehicular crashes “accidents.”...

If you are responsible about alcohol consumption, you probably think that most other adults are too. While you might occasionally hear stories of drunk driving crashes on the news, it's possible that you assume that these are limited or rare occurrences.  However, the...

Distracted driving is dangerous for you and everyone else travelling on the roads you take. But learning how to avoid or manage summer-specific driving distractions may help save you from collision and injury. There are measures you can take to help keep you and your...

Even a single-vehicle accident can lead to personal injury and wrongful death claims. When one person is driving others, it’s expected that they will be cautious. If they are not supposed to be driving or are not being safe, then others could get hurt. Take, for...

When someone is liable for your injuries in a car accident, that does not mean that you a guaranteed to receive compensation. The actions you take following the accident can define how much you earn from the settlement if anything at all. There are many everyday...

When you get hurt in a car crash, you likely need insurance to cover your medical costs and the expenses related to repairing your vehicle. Provided that the other driver was clearly at fault, you might expect that their insurance will pay for all of your costs and...

Defensive driving is a terrific way to actively take part in how safe you are on the road. With proper defensive driving, you not only drive in a safe manner yourself, but you attempt to minimize your danger by assuming that other drivers may not be so careful as you...

Whenever you decide to be on or around the roads as a pedestrian, you know that you’re putting yourself at risk. Drivers don’t always look out for you, and you could end up in a collision that you never expected. Even when you follow the rules, there’s no guarantee...

For those who are worried about the risks on the road, there is some good news: Car accidents are down recently. The roads appear safer. Some studies have found that both total crashes and fatalities are down. This suggests that it’s not due to cars becoming safer and...