Driving slowly might seem like a safe approach to navigating the roads. However, in certain situations, it can actually increase the risk of car crashes. While speeding is often highlighted as a leading cause of accidents, driving too slowly can be just as dangerous...
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Grass clippings in the road and motorcycle wrecks: Can you sue?
Motorcyclists have always faced roadway hazards that are unique from those of motorists in larger, enclosed vehicles – and one of the lesser-known threats is grass clippings in the road. To the average person, grass clippings might seem harmless, but motorcyclists...
Safety challenges come with new technologies
Many people purchase newer vehicles with the assumption that all the new features mean these vehicles are automatically safer than their older counterparts. While it’s true that many updates to vehicles may have a positive impact on safety, it’s not necessarily a...
3 assistive driving technologies drivers shouldn’t overly rely on
Throughout the history of vehicular travel, manufacturers have worked to improve safety. At the same time, vehicles have evolved in regard to how fast they can drive and speed limits have gotten faster over time too. It is critical that drivers give their driving...
How to measure a vehicle’s following distance
Tailgating is illegal, but it is often referred to as “following too closely.” The reasoning here is that driving too close to the next vehicle increases the accident odds, and so it is prohibited. A safe driver will maintain a “reasonably safe and prudent” following...
How can age impact the likelihood of getting into a crash?
Many negative influences tend to intersect when a motor vehicle crash occurs. While people tend to focus on potential causes like distractions or impairment, most likely don’t think about a driver’s age as a contributing factor. There are two age demographics that are...
How to protect yourself against ‘crash for cash’ scammers
The road is inherently a risky place, no matter how careful you think you are. Accidents can happen at any moment and there is always a possibility of unexpected dangers. But did you know that there is another lurking threat on U.S. roads called “crash for cash”...
Can roundabouts help reduce motor vehicle collision rates?
Car crashes occur for a variety of different reasons. Often, human error is a main contributing factor. Drivers become negligent because they are too comfortable with the hazards of motor vehicle transportation. They might also openly violate traffic statutes,...
Is there a limit to the amount you can recover after a crash?
Some states have a legal ceiling on the compensation you can recover for non-economic damages after a crash. These damages include your pain and suffering, emotional distress or a lower quality of life due to the injuries. Fortunately, there is no specific limit on...
Why do wrong-way interstate accidents happen?
When wrong-way accidents happen on small city streets, it’s often just because of confusion. Maybe a young driver doesn’t realize that they are turning down a one-way street because they don’t have much experience and most of the roads they use handle two-way traffic....