According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 6,200 pedestrians were fatally injured in car accidents in 2019. Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to serious or fatal personal injuries if they are hit by a car because there is nothing protecting them from the impact of an accident. Even if a motor vehicle is » Read More

Car accidents can be extremely stressful, whether the accident was a minor fender-bender or a serious collision that caused extensive property damage and life-threatening injuries. When events like this occur, stress causes the body to release adrenaline into the bloodstream. This hormone, also known as the fight or flight hormone. can temporarily mask feelings of » Read More

Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall accidents are just a few examples of incidents that can cause serious injuries. Depending on the nature of the accident and the severity of the injury, the victim is often left with thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages if he or she » Read More

As with any type of car accident, there are a number of factors that need to be considered when determining who is responsible for causing a left turn accident. For example, the police report will provide important details about the accident. Witnesses who saw the accident may provide statements about the events leading up to » Read More

There are a number of factors that people consider when purchasing a new car, including the outward appearance of the vehicle, gas mileage, horsepower, and the cost of the vehicle. However, one of the most important factors that consumers should weigh is how safe the vehicle is considered to be, and how well it is » Read More

Vehicles have gotten safer in the past 40 years. Not as many people are injured in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes today; newer cars have a 22 percent lower risk of injury and a 66 percent lower risk of death, according to decades of research by Volvo. Automakers are therefore turning their attention to the most vulnerable road » Read More

Winter has arrived on the East Coast, and the days are shorter. That means drivers will spend more time navigating roadways in the dark. Because visibility is reduced and the glare from oncoming vehicles can be blinding, even the most experienced driver can find nighttime driving a bit difficult. According to the National Safety Council, » Read More

Fewer people are traveling this year because the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At a time when travel is normally the busiest, more families are choosing to stay home and avoid the road trips they would normally take this time of year, particularly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that staying home is » Read More

Technically, winter does not officially start until December 21, but now is the time that motorists should prepare their vehicles for the colder weather that is around the corner. Winter weather can be unpredictable. A fresh blanket of snow can quickly turn into slush when the temperatures rise, and the sun is shining. As the » Read More

When it comes to serious car accidents, rollover accidents are among the most devastating and destructive. In fact, they have the highest fatality rate, causing more than 10,000 fatalities each year. These accidents often occur when a motorist is driving too fast, or too fast for the road conditions, which can cause the driver to » Read More