Car Accidents

Most people will take others in the car with them at some point. That’s a good thing, as it is far more efficient than everyone traveling one to a vehicle. The problem is that sometimes the passengers can prove a dangerous distraction. Many drivers have trouble...

You might not have given the dangers of fatigued driving much thought.  After all, most people have jumped into their car with relief after a draining shift at work or after a night out ended later than planned -- or maybe just after a late night at home due to the...

You might not have thought much about how many turns you make to the left and right. Yet, research suggests that maybe you should. The reason is that turning to the left is more dangerous than turning to the right. Here is why: You need to travel across the oncoming...

Cab drivers often warn passengers to be careful when getting out. It’s in their interest to deliver their clients safely to their destinations. Yet, many who travel on four wheels can be slack about how they exit their vehicles. They do not look properly, which can...

A car accident can happen when you least expect it. One moment you could be driving home from work, and the next you are fighting for your life at the ER. If you are involved in a car accident that is attributable to someone else’s unlawful actions, you deserve...

You often hear the term “total loss” thrown around after a serious car crash. Indeed, looking at your car, it may certainly seem like it’s a total loss. But is it? That depends on state law. States have their own total loss laws that determine how insurance companies...

Cellphones are one of the top reasons, if not the top reason, for distracted driving. Even when it is illegal to hold the phone and use it while they drive, people are still willing to take the chance. Many of them are simply socially conditioned to respond to...

As a driver, one of the scariest things that can happen behind the wheel is to have your brakes stop working. They can stop working for any number of reasons ranging from a mechanical failure to damage to the brake lines. No matter what the reason is that your brakes...

Driving up and down the mountain passes is a common occurrence for many local residents, but it’s something that’s dangerous for everyone. Whether you take these mountain roads daily or only traverse them periodically, you need to brush up on driving safety tips that...

The total population of teenage drivers in the United States is relatively small. This age group only encompasses those between 16 and 19 years old. You do have some drivers who are on the road before that, as they get training when they're 15, but they can't get a...