An accident takes just a split second in real time. Someone drifts across the center line and hits your car head-on. The airbag explodes forward. Your head hits the airbag, bounces back against the headrest, and your vehicle comes to a stop. As you get out, it feels...
Your vehicle tires are essential to your ability to stop, maneuver and avoid accidents while driving your car. In fact, if you neglect to replace your balding, worn-out car tires, you could find yourself liable for a vehicle accident if your old tires cause you to get...
Have you ever wondered why people say that alcohol, as a drug, is technically a depressant? Maybe it seems like just the opposite to you; people who have been drinking appear happy, expressive and talkative. The reason is that alcohol depresses your nerve cells,...
You often hear people say that millennials are not buying homes, and that it's having a drastic impact on the economy. At that same age, younger generations were buying homes and starting families. Millennials have far too much student debt. They spend their money on...
We've all seen the archetypical image of someone wearing a big, puffy neck brace while sitting in the courtroom. If you're suffering from whiplash, you probably have an enormous amount of sympathy for that person. Whiplash is painful and it can involve costly medical...
The weekends pose a much higher risk to drivers than the work week. A recent study that looked at the statistics from 2016 showed that 6,802 deaths happened on Saturday, 5,826 happened on Friday and 5,809 happened on Sunday. Those are the three deadliest days by a...
It may seem like every motorcycle accident is a random event that cannot be predicted in advance. However, the reality is that a lot of accidents follow common trends and stem from common mistakes. These are accidents you may be able to avoid. Many crashes happen when...
An accident caused by another party's negligence can result in devastating problems for the victims, who due to no fault of their own, suffer serious injuries. These problems relate to pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, attorneys' fees, court costs and...
Four people are dead after getting into an accident on I-85. The crash involved multiple tractor-trailers, a work van and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a family inside. Though the investigation is being described as preliminary at this time, the authorities have...
To keep themselves and others safe, parents must avoid common distractions on the road. These include things like talking on the phone or trying to eat or drink while driving. Any type of multitasking can lead to an accident. However, there is one major distraction...