When you’re planning to go out and drive, you don’t necessarily think about the hazards that you’ll come across. That’s why it’s important to sit down and think about the risks that you could face and to prepare for them in advance. When you’re rushing out the door,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
5 things every driver should know about distracted driving
Distracted driving is one of the more serious concerns on modern roads. With the increased prevalence of mobile phone use has come an epidemic of people texting, video chatting or even navigating the internet while driving. Distracted drivers cause crashes that injure...
How can drivers avoid catastrophic override and underride wrecks?
Big commercial trucks can cause horrific crashes. In fact, some of the worst kinds of collisions only occur with commercial vehicles. Underride and override wrecks occur when a smaller vehicle strikes a commercial truck at high speeds or vice versa. The outcome of...
What is the top reason that people in cars cause motorcycle crashes?
Collisions in traffic occur for all kinds of reasons. Inclement weather could lead to a driver losing control of their vehicle. Alcohol impairment or drugs could affect someone's reaction time. Speeding, distraction and fatigue can all make a significant crash more...
What are the top causes of semitruck collisions?
Your primary safety goal out on the road is probably to avoid any kind of collision. Of all the kinds of wrecks that you could get into, there's little question that a crash with a commercial vehicle would be among the most devastating possibilities. The difference in...
What do other drivers do that causes most motorcycle crashes?
When people talk about the causes of motorcycle crashes, they often point the finger at motorcycle riders. While some people do contribute to their own collisions, many times the person on the motorcycle is not the one ultimately at fault for a crash. Even riders who...
5 key driving-defensive driving tips for motorcyclists
Motorcyclists must always be vigilant when it comes to safe driving. Cars and trucks often weigh four times as much as motorcycles -- if not much more -- and so a crash between the two puts the rider at serious risk of injury. A rider is only as safe as the drivers...
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
If you have been involved in a truck accident, you will know how scary, traumatic and stressful the entire experience can be. In a matter of seconds, your entire life could change, and you'll have to deal with both physical and mental suffering. To help you gain back...
What are the leading causes of bicycle-car collisions?
Bicycling can be a dangerous hobby. Even if you are a skilled and cautious cyclist, you could easily get hurt if you drive on public roads near motor vehicles. There are certain things that you can do to reduce how much risk you have out on your bike. Investing in a...
Science explains the factors that cause injury risk in a crash
You probably already know that certain decisions that you make may increase your likelihood of getting into a crash. Driving while sick, handling devices while driving and other decisions can contribute to your overall collision risk. There are other factors, some of...