Driving the speed limit, avoiding alcohol before driving and following the rules of the road are the best ways to avoid causing or being involved in a vehicle crash. Sometimes, however, these crashes happen due to no fault of our own. If you were hurt in an incident...
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Reasons to buy a home after getting married
Many couples buy homes before they get married. Others wait until after the wedding day. It's a personal decision and depends on a litany of factors -- income, debt, relationship strength, the housing market and much more. What you decide is up to you, and either...
Injuries, medical bills and bankruptcy
You have tried to be smart with your money. You don't rack up huge amounts of debt that you can't afford. However, bankruptcy could still be in your future. After all, financial experts note that many bankruptcy filings actually stem from medical bills. You get...
2 questions about car accidents
Imagine you were driving your daughter to school one morning when a drunk driver slammed into the side of your vehicle. Fortunately, your daughter wasn't hurt, but you suffered a broken femur that has required extensive and costly medical treatments. You suspect that...
Buying your first home: 10 critical tips
You've never owned a home before, but you've always dreamed of it while renting an apartment. You want somewhere that you can really think of as your own. And now you think it's finally time to take that next step. Don't take it lightly. This is a big decision. Below...
Convictions don’t stop many drunk drivers
Do you think that drunk drivers take those risks because they don't think they'll get caught? Do you assume that getting arrested and convicted would make them think about things in a new light and refuse to drive under the influence in the future? In a perfect world,...
Learn two little-known ways to avoid a car accident
There are numerous suggestions on how to prevent a car crash. Do a quick search on the internet, however, and you'll likely hear the same advice over and over again. That being said, you will be harder pressed to find these tips -- although they could save your life...
Can parents prevent teen drunk driving?
Young teen drivers lack experience behind the wheel, which can increase their chances of being involved in a car accident. If they drink and drive, they become even more dangerous. They may become drowsy, unable to concentrate, prone to poor decisions and ultimately...
Police officer in Virginia hit by car
The roads in Virginia have been a bit slick lately, in the early part of winter, and it shows. It's led to accidents all over the state, and the authorities are now reminding people to drive more carefully until things clear up again. It's a good mindset for them to...
Tips for increasing visibility while riding a motorcycle
Imagine you're traveling down the road in a big red semitruck at 70 mph. Everyone is going to see you coming, and if they're in your way, they'll probably get out of it as quickly as possible. Now imagine you're traveling down the same road, at the same speed, on a...