When the light turns green and you’re at the front of the traffic lane, what do you do? Do you simply drive through the intersection, knowing that the green light gives you the right way? Or are there any other steps you need to take to stay safe? Many people will...
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Tips for driving in the city during tourist season
City streets are hard to navigate even on the best days. All the stop-and-go traffic, coupled with pedestrians and bicyclists, means that drivers have to pay close attention to what’s going on around them. All the challenges of city driving often seem to become more...
Legal options when kids are hurt during car crashes
There are so many ways for kids to get hurt when it comes to motor vehicles. Among other hazardous situations, they could get locked in the trunk or overheat while unattended. But, by far the most common way in which children get hurt when it comes to cars and trucks...
A concussion isn’t the only brain injury you can sustain in a car crash
Car crashes are unfortunate incidents that can lead to severe consequences, often particularly when it comes to brain injuries. Understanding these injuries is crucial for both victims and those seeking information about the potential consequences of such accidents....
Why do teenage drivers have such high accident rates?
The accident rates for teen drivers are concerning. When you look at the amount of fatal accidents they’re involved in, the rate is disproportionately high compared to the size of the age group. There aren’t very many teenage drivers, in other words, but they cause an...
3 categories of distracted driving, with key examples
It’s important for drivers to realize that distracted driving comes in many different forms. It does not just mean texting and driving. Any type of distraction can cause a car crash. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts distracted driving issues into...
Why wet weather year-round in North Carolina causes crashes
North Carolina rarely experiences the freezing precipitation that people generally associate with weather-related crash risk, which may give people a false sense of security about their safety on the road. People generally don't think of rain storms as a safety risk...
One thing that can reduce the risk of a crash
Car crashes can ruin your day or even your life. Hence, if there are ways to reduce the risk, they are worth trying. Perhaps the biggest step you can take to reduce your crash risk is to practice defensive driving. In short, you drive with the assumption that if...
Recovering compensation as an injured car accident passenger
If you have been injured as a passenger in a car accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. Here are some steps to help you navigate the process: Seek medical attention Your health and well-being should be your top priority....
As temperatures increase, so do drunk driving crash risks
There are specific safety hazards that road travelers should consider at different times of the year. The back-to-school season results in a sudden surge in buses on the roads, for example. Oftentimes, people think of the cooler seasons as a relatively dangerous time...