Texting, checking social media and making a phone call while driving are all very dangerous forms of distraction. However, too many people wrongfully assume that screen-based distraction is the biggest contributing risk to distracted driving. Distracted driving...
Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a variety of injuries. Some of those are traumatic amputations or crushing injuries that end up costing someone their limb. While it’s possible that some limbs can be reattached, that’s not always the case. The loss of a limb is a...
It’s not uncommon to hear about people getting into car crashes and suffering from head trauma or broken bones. It’s less common to hear about people who suffered amputations, but they do happen. Amputations can happen in the vehicle or be a result of such severe...
Truck accidents can ruin lives in a split second. One moment of distraction on behalf of the truck driver can lead to a tragic but preventable accident. The sheer force created due to the weight and speed of a truck can cause much more serious damages in comparison to...
Teens are, by default, less experienced drivers than others on the road. Statistically, teens are frequently involved in car accidents, which are also the second-leading cause of death for them. Teens are three times as likely to be killed in a wreck than people 20...
Speeding can absolutely cause car accidents, but warnings about that sometimes fall on deaf ears. If you tell someone that breaking the speed limit increases the chances that they’ll crash, they may just tell you that they trust their own skills as a driver or that...
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...
