Numerous factors influence how dangerous driving is for you. The speed of the other vehicles, the density of traffic and even the time of day influence how much risk you have. When you consider how high the speed limits are on interstates and how much traffic there...
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Fatigue can increase the risk of commercial vehicle accidents
When thinking about causes of car accidents, drunk driving or distracted driving tend to pop into people’s heads first. We think of people driving aggressively or recklessly bobbing and weaving through traffic at high rates of speed. We might even consider intense...
The real scope of the car accident problem
Everyone knows that car accidents are a possibility, and we've all driven by numerous wrecks, some more serious than others. But most people don't really think about this problem when they get in the car. They're not worried that they're going to get in an accident....
Why do distractions endanger cyclists more than drivers?
The constant assault on our attention on the road can be overwhelming, making it hard to know where to turn. Whether it is our two-year-old throwing toys to the floor to get us to turn around, a clothing company putting semi-clad torsos on a giant billboard to sell us...
If the driver who caused my wreck dies, should I still file a claim?
When a car accident happens and the at-fault driver dies, it may feel wrong to file a lawsuit. However, you may be facing your own medical and car repair bills as a result of the crash. Filing a claim, in this case, is necessary and isn’t any different than filing a...
Why do most car accidents happen at night?
The human eye relies solely on light for vision, and at night this vision is greatly diminished. Diminished visibility can greatly impact the driver’s ability to judge distance and safe speed while on the road. According to studies, nearly 50% of fatal accidents...
Why would your car accident claim be denied?
You are involved in an accident that is not your fault. Someone else’s reckless actions are to blame for the accident and the resulting damages. You have sustained serious injuries, your car is damaged and you are out of work nursing your injuries. In an ideal world,...
Why do so many parents drive SUVs (and what does it matter)?
You would not drive a tank to drop the kids at school or pick up groceries. Yet many people are happily driving vehicles that are almost as large and much faster. SUVs now dominate new car sales. Manufacturers promote them as safe cars to drive. The question is, who...
What are the most common injuries from motorcycle accidents?
As the weather becomes warmer and days grow longer, many motorcyclists begin to take their bikes on the road again. Unfortunately, this time of year signifies more motorcycle accidents as well. In 2019 alone, over 84,000 motorcyclists were injured while on the road....
The risks of driving with children in the car
Parents generally don’t think twice before loading their children into the vehicle and going to school or running errands. What many parents don’t realize is that having their children in the car can be a big distraction. It’s imperative that parents take steps to...