Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of crashes. Yet, they often do not receive the respect that they deserve. In fact, people are often dismissive about rear-end crashes and may even fail to report them to local authorities because they don't...
Car Accidents
How the NHTSA’s authority impacts U.S. auto safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plays an important role in enhancing road safety across the United States. This federal agency's authority impacts U.S. auto safety in a variety of ways, including setting and enforcing vehicle performance...
Traumatic amputations: Catastrophic car wreck injuries
Car wrecks are violent and unpredictable events that can have major impacts on victims. The impact of the crash can cause various injuries as a result of direct impact, crushing forces, or penetration by sharp objects. One of these potential injuries is the traumatic...
3 ways delivery vehicles put everyone at more risk on the roads
Delivery on-demand services are unquestionably convenient. They allow people to shop from the convenience of their homes and have items ranging from furniture to groceries delivered right to their front doors. There are thousands of proprietary delivery vehicles on...
Driving tech doesn’t eliminate all safety risks
Auto technology is designed to keep people safer. It often does. Backup cameras have reduced the number of accidents in parking lots, for example. An automatic braking system can apply the brakes faster than a person, potentially preventing rear-end accidents. These...
Do not procrastinate care for a head injury
If you get involved in a car accident and hit your head, you could suffer a closed head injury. This could also happen if you fall at work and strike your head on the floor, or if you’re involved in a slip-and-fall accident at a local business – just to name a few...
Should you accept a quick settlement for your car accident claim?
Grappling with injuries, financial strain and the complexities of navigating insurance claims in the wake of a car crash can leave you feeling pressured to resolve matters swiftly. However, the decision to accept a settlement for a car accident claim requires careful...
4 signs that you have whiplash after a car crash
Whiplash injuries affect the tendons, muscles and soft tissues of the neck. These types of injuries usually develop when you experience a sudden, vigorous and unidirectional back-and-forth motion of the head. Whiplash happens because your neck has been quickly and...
Is the GPS to blame for a car crash?
In some cases, a driver gets involved in a car accident and then blames their GPS. Maybe they claim that the GPS gave them faulty directions. Maybe the GPS just gave them a direct instruction, like saying they should “turn left now” and they followed those...
Why do teens cause more fatal car accidents?
When you look at fatal car accident rates – the number of fatal crashes per a set number of miles driven – you will find that they are highest for teen drivers. This age group is smaller than most other groups on the road, and yet it causes a disproportionate number...