Car Accidents

Driving comes with an inherent degree of risk, but certain circumstances can increase the likelihood of a crash occurring. Inclement weather can make driving far more dangerous than normal. Heavy winds can push vehicles around on the road. Aggressive precipitation can...

Many car accidents in the United States are relatively minor, often resulting in property damage or minor injuries. However, there are also hundreds of thousands of accidents each year that cause serious injuries, and approximately 40,000 fatal accidents occur...

People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes are at risk of a host of injuries. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which can have catastrophic effects on the person’s life. The extent of the effect of this type of injury depends on the severity and location of...

Most parents, often especially those with dependent newborns and toddlers, are very protective of their progeny. They invest in special safety seats and may even purchase newer, bigger vehicles as a way of protecting their children from the innate risk of motor...

There are numerous different types of car accidents. Millions of people in the U.S. are injured every year, and some are even killed. Any type of car accident can be serious -- particularly high-speed crashes. However, one especially dangerous type of crash is a...

There are many different types of crashes. Some people end up in single-vehicle collisions because a tire blows out or they hit a slick patch of pavement. Others may end up in crashes involving a commercial vehicle. However, most wrecks involve two passenger vehicles....

Knowing how dangerous distracted driving can be is one thing. Making sure you never do it is entirely another. The modern world is a distracting place and it can be really hard to give the road your full attention when driving. The following tips cannot guarantee you...

The aftermath of a car wreck is one that can often be just as traumatic as the wreck itself. This is especially true for anyone who suffers a serious injury because of the impact.  If you were involved in a wreck, there’s a chance you may have suffered a head injury....

After an auto accident, many people feel fine. This makes them believe that medical treatment is unnecessary. However, many injuries may not show symptoms immediately.  Hidden injuries like these can develop over the next few hours or days. This is one reason why...

Everybody dreads winter road conditions – and not without reason. However, while summer brings relief from ice and snow on the streets and highways, it is still not without its challenges. The glare of the sun on the road and other vehicles, sudden patches of fog in...