Pedestrians always have to be cautious on the roads, but it’s not solely their responsibility to protect themselves. Drivers also have to be aware that they are present and take steps to avoid colliding with them. If drivers make a mistake and hit each other, then...

There are several rules you need to follow while driving to avoid getting into a serious motor vehicle accident, such as focusing on the road and following all traffic laws. However, your approach to safety actually starts before you take your vehicle on the road. If...

Road trips are a common American summertime tradition for many families. Since school is out, it’s common for parents to look for interesting things they can do with their kids, whether that means heading to a campground for the weekend or going to visit the...

Even with the protection of your vehicle’s frame, seat belt and air bags, there’s always a chance that you’ll suffer a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident. The likelihood increases if you end up sharing the road with a reckless, distracted or intoxicated...

After suffering a traumatic brain injury, you need to know what to expect in the future. It can be hard to cope with the fact that you look totally normal on the outside but have a real disability to deal with. You may not be able to do the things you used to love,...

Many factors that can increase someone's risk for a crash. Most people readily recognize that texting while driving or getting behind the wheel after drinking will drastically increase their likelihood of a crash. Speeding is also one of them. According to the...

Summer is right around the corner. With winter far behind, will the dry, clear roads mean there is a decline in car accidents? For those who drove through winter storms trying to get to work, it seems that better driving conditions in the summer should be safer....

If you had to make a difficult decision to move a loved one into a nursing home, you probably did so because you knew that you could no longer provide them with the amount of care they need for a safe and healthy future. Unfortunately, nursing homes don't always have...

Distracted driving is something that many people are tempted to do from time to time, even when they are otherwise very safe drivers. Your phone rings on the way home from work, and you think it may be a client. Your phone gets a text on your way to the store, and you...

Disabilities happen for many reasons; some people are born with them, some develop them over time and some acquire them as a result of injuries suffered unexpectedly. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that automobile accidents -- crashes involving cars,...