Car Accidents

A car accident might leave you nursing mild to severe injuries. Some may require an extended stay at the hospital, which could keep you out of work for a considerable period as you recover, not to mention the physical anguish you’ll have to go through.  When it comes...

It can be very hazardous to ride a motorcycle when there are crowds of people around or when you're riding in a crowd of other bikes. Just normal traffic congestion can also cause a lot of problems. The issue is that the margins for error are just very small on a...

Rubbernecking gets its name from the fact that people turn their heads to watch something as they drive. This act of gawking at the exterior distraction can cause traffic to slow down as drivers pay more attention to what they're looking at than the road around them....

It is widely known that the working hours for truck drivers are regulated by the law. This is done to avoid instances of driver fatigue, given that truck drivers usually operate over long distances with little to no time for rest in between. The Federal Motor Carrier...

We count on our big rig drivers to keep our economy working. They are responsible for keeping the flow of products moving from suppliers to manufacturers to retailers. Commercial truck drivers assume a lot of risks when they get behind the wheel, and their safety and...

When you look at fatal accident statistics, you'll find that most age groups have actually seen a recent reduction. For instance, the National Safety Council reports that those who are under 5 years old have experienced 12% fewer fatal car accidents over the last 10...

There are a lot of different things that make someone a poor driver. Age is a big one, as inexperienced drivers have been shown to crash more often. But now scientists have suggested that even your genes could impact your abilities. What they found is that there is a...

Many drivers strike a personal balance between safety and convenience on the road. They know the traffic rules for optimal safety, and they may bend those rules by engaging in certain personal habits. The decisions that you make while driving can increase your risk of...

A blind spot is an area around a vehicle where the driver cannot directly see. The obstruction can be caused by a vehicle's bodywork, head restraints or window pillars. It can also be caused by the rear-view and side-view mirrors’ angles, which only allow a limited...

Have you ever nodded off behind the wheel? Maybe you felt like you were tired but you thought you could make it home. Then, suddenly, you jerked your head up and realized you’d nodded off. Maybe it was short enough that you hadn’t even left your lane, but you still...