Blog: Motor Vehicle Accidents
- 3 types of distracted driving
Feb 14, 2023
When you think of distracted driving, you’re probably thinking of someone using their cellphone. There are two reasons for this. The first is simply that distracted driving often does involve smartphones, and so it’s simply an example that people see play out frequently. But cellphone use qualifies as distracted driving on another level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified three specific types of distracted driving that happen. When someone uses a phone...Read More - 2 reasons a broken bone could make you miss work
Dec 23, 2022
The incredible force involved in a motor vehicle collision can cause a whole host of serious injuries. People can hurt their heads or damage their spinal cords. Broken bones are also very common. When compared with other potential injuries, a broken bone may not seem that serious. However, broken bones or fractures can lead to thousands of dollars in medical expenses and also lost wages. People sometimes settle an insurance claim after breaking a bone...Read More - How to prepare for driving in the dark
Nov 7, 2022
The clocks just turned back. When combined with the seasonal changes, it means you will probably spend more time driving in the dark than you have been over the past few months. Unlike certain species, human eyes are not designed for seeing in the dark, so driving becomes inherently more dangerous. Here are some things you can do to help yourself see as well as possible when driving at night: Check your headlamps Blown bulbs...Read More - Not all motorcycle accidents result in death
Oct 26, 2022
When you think of motorcycle accidents, you might be tempted to narrow your thought toward fatalities. That wouldn’t be surprising, given that motorcycle accidents have an increased risk of death simply by design. However, not all motorcycle accidents lead to death. Eighty-two thousand riders were injured in 2018. Wearing protective gear can help minimize injuries, but only if it’s the right gear. Injuries sustained from a motorcycle crash can be significant and have lasting consequences...Read More - It’s time to prepare for fall and winter driving
Oct 13, 2022
Winter has famously treacherous driving conditions, but fall is the season that takes most people by surprise. Though there’s no ice and snow on the ground yet, shorter days and overnight frosts catch even the most experienced drivers off guard. Here are a few things to keep in mind as we ease into fall and winter driving. Take it slow in the morning It may reach a pleasant 60 degrees in the afternoon, but overnight...Read More - 4 reasons a driver may be drifting across the lane
Aug 17, 2022
If you have driven for long, you have probably noticed a few drivers who struggle to keep their car in a straight line. When you see that, you should give them a wide berth as they could prove dangerous to you. Here are some possible reasons why: 1. They do not have a license Maybe the driver is a 12-year-old who has stolen the car for a joyride and cannot fully reach the controls. Stranger...Read More - Should you swerve to avoid an animal?
Jul 6, 2022
An animal darts into the road in front of you. You see the eyes as it freezes in your headlights, and you have to decide what to do instantly. You have to react. Your instincts tell you to swerve to the left and go around it. That’s the easiest way to avoid a crash. But should you actually do that? Do not cause a two-car crash The truth is that these types of animal-related issues...Read More - How much space equals a safe following distance when driving?
Jun 22, 2022
A lot of people who end up tailgating other drivers don’t even know that they’re doing so. The problem is that they don’t know how large the gap needs to be in order for people in both cars to be safe. They believe they are being safe, but the driver ahead of them does not. This is an important distinction because people often assume that tailgating is aggressive behavior. And it certainly can be, but...Read More - The 3 main categories of distracted driving
Apr 28, 2022
When you’re looking for examples of distracted driving, they are nearly endless. Texting and driving is the main one that people often discuss, but things like eating food, talking to passengers, changing the radio station or dealing with children are also common distractions. A better way to break this down is to divide it into different categories based on the type of distraction that the driver is experiencing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...Read More - Should teenagers be allowed to drive at night?
Mar 4, 2022
Teenage drivers have an above-average risk of crashing while driving. It is no surprise when you consider they are the age group that has had the least practice at the wheel. Everyone makes mistakes when they are new to something. Yet driving errors can have much more severe consequences. Think back to the last time you began a new job. Did your boss throw you straight in at the deep end? Or did they offer...Read More