Tailgating is sometimes intentional, often as a form of road rage. A driver will be frustrated or trying to pass, and they will choose to drive aggressively. But there is also tailgating that is simply due to the rear driver being oblivious. They don’t understand that...
Car Accident
What causes head-on collisions
Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people are killed in road traffic collisions every year in the U.S. On top of that, millions are injured, with many people having to live with life-changing health conditions. While all types of car crashes can be serious, head-on...
3 kinds of traumatic injuries caused by auto accidents
There are many ways auto accidents happen. Bad weather can cause vehicles to collide. A driver might be drunk, drowsy or distracted and crash into another vehicle. Or, a driver may be inexperienced and cause a fatal accident. Many victims of auto accidents suffer...
What happens when a car crash causes CRPS?
Car crashes vary in severity from fender-benders to catastrophic collisions. Motor vehicle wrecks cause many different types of injuries and challenges for the people involved in the collisions. Some people lose body parts during collisions or suffer spinal cord...
Inadequate drainage leads to dangerous road conditions
California is used to flooding after heavy rains. And, over the next decade, the state may continue to see wetter weather than it's experienced in the past. While rain and snow help to relieve drought-stricken areas, the state's infrastructure, especially its...
3 factors that increase pedestrian crash risk and severity
Anytime a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the injuries that result could be severe. Even at low speeds, a vehicle striking a pedestrian could knock them to the ground or throw them into traffic, leading to secondary collisions. In a large percentage of pedestrian...
3 driver behaviors that can cause rear-end collisions
Rear-end car accidents are among the most prevalent forms of motor vehicle collisions on the road. These collisions transpire when the front bumper of a vehicle collides with the rear end of the vehicle in front of it. Many times, these accidents occur due to driver...
The evolving face of auto tech and distracted driving
Distracted driving remains a major concern in all U.S. regions, causing countless accidents and claiming innocent lives each year. While texting and driving make headlines, new trends and technological advancements present fresh challenges to driver safety. Loading a...
2 reasons rural roads are more dangerous
Studies generally suggest that rural roads have higher risks of fatal accidents than urban streets. Of course, fatalities and serious accidents happen in both locations. But there are far more people living in urban areas and far less driving happening on rural roads....
What factors can increase crash risks for teen drivers?
There is no absolute way to prevent collisions, but specific age groups, such as teenagers, can be more prone to crash risks. Teen drivers often feel excited to get behind the wheel when they get their licenses. Driving allows them to be free and independent, helping...