Car Accident

Hit-and-run incidents are traumatic, often leaving survivors confused, hurt and searching for answers. Why would someone flee the scene of an accident, especially when others are injured or worse? Understanding the motivations behind hit-and-runs can help survivors...

Someone tailgating you can lead to frustration and anxiety, seeing that they are increasing the chances of you being involved in a rear-end collision. If you are in such a situation, it's vital to know how to respond to stay safe.  Some reactions may escalate the...

Many of the worst collisions occur at busy intersections. When vehicles have to cross paths with one another, many things can go wrong. Most of the time, collisions are clearly the fault of the drivers involved. People don't monitor their surroundings. They ignore...

Drivers must ensure they’re paying close attention to what’s going on around them, or they risk missing out on something they need to do. This could be hitting the brakes because the car in front of them stopped, changing lanes because of an obstacle on the road or...

It’s important for motorcyclists to understand the risks they face on the road. For example, some studies have shown that motorcyclists are 27 times as likely to die in accidents as those in other vehicles. This just demonstrates that there are inherent risks to...

Whenever you look at accident statistics, it becomes clear that teenage drivers pose a distinct danger on the road. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that teens have the highest fatal accident rate of any age group. Additionally,...

Pedestrians expose themselves to the risk of injury  and worse every time they step out into the street. People never know when they might cross paths with unsafe drivers. Technically, pedestrian collisions have been a concern for as long as motor vehicle...

You need to be extra careful around a driver who is eating or drinking. This is because they are distracted – they are not paying full attention to driving. Thus, they may make a mistake that can lead to an accident. Here is how this can happen: Eyes off the road A...

In recent years, pickup trucks have grown dramatically in size. If you compare an average pickup truck from 2025 to one from the 1980s, for example, the newer vehicle will be much taller, wider and heavier. This is creating a lot of safety hazards and problems on the...

One driving trend has increased alarmingly in recent years, and that’s road rage. Road rage includes any form of aggressive driving. Some common examples include tailgating and dangerous overtaking. Road rage can even escalate to fights and physical altercations. ...