It’s important to be very careful when driving near semi-trucks. They pose an extensive danger to people in other vehicles. If there’s an accident between a passenger vehicle and someone in a semi, odds are that the person in the smaller car is going to be more...
Despite what you may have heard, it’s not illegal to drive barefoot – or even in flip-flops – although it probably should be! When it comes to road safety, people often focus on avoiding distractions, following the traffic rules and staying sober. However, an...
While you may only see several dozen vehicles while driving, there are millions of people driving around the clock. Of these millions of drivers, thousands of people suffer from auto accidents. Many of these auto accidents are caused by dangerous drivers. Here are a...
The moments following the car crash can be frustrating and confusing, to say the least. Even if you do not feel hurt, a car accident wreck can throw you off balance. However, if someone else was responsible for the crash, you deserve justice. But while you (and...
During discussions of motorcycle collisions, the focus is too often on the role of motorcyclists. Some people talk about intoxication and speeding as the biggest safety issues for those who enjoy two-wheeled transportation. While it is certainly true that the...
The moments following a car crash can be confusing, to say the least. The resulting shock, anger and confusion can easily cloud your judgement. This, coupled with an adrenaline rush, can make it hard to have a clear picture of what is really happening to your body. ...
Accepting personal responsibility is an important part of operating a motor vehicle. People have to understand and follow traffic safety laws so that they don't cause crashes that injure or kill other people. Motorists have control over how fast they drive and the...
It is common for people to jump to the conclusion that the motorists involved in a crash are the ones to blame for the wreck. However, there are often other parties that may have contributed to the cause(s) of a crash. For example, when one of the vehicles involved in...
When you’re involved in a car crash or a slip-and-fall accident, it’s not uncommon to suffer a head injury. These are often relatively minor and the headache-type symptoms will subside within a few days. There are times, however, when the trauma to the brain is so...
Under ideal circumstances, if you trip, slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. If the property owner’s negligence is attributed to your slip-and-fall, then you may have a compelling premises liability claim against the property...