Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous driving habits that anyone can engage in, with approximately one in three accidents involving at least one intoxicated driver. When people choose to drive drunk, it not only endangers their lives, but the lives of everyone unfortunate enough to be around them. Here are five issues that [...]
One of the most common issues that drivers face on the road does not come from drunk drivers, or even distracted or aggressive drivers. Instead, it is simple fatigue that can often play a major role in auto accidents, particularly late at night. But how exactly does fatigue and exhaustion cause motor vehicle accidents, and [...]
There has been a notable increase in the number of “road rage” incidents happening over the past few years, with aggressive driving overall becoming more frequent. This has resulted in more people getting injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents that might have been avoided if not for an overly aggressive driver. But why exactly [...]
Of all the many types of motor vehicle accidents, few are quite as deadly as pedestrian accidents. These accidents involve a motor vehicle, such as a car or truck, colliding with a pedestrian, often resulting in severe injury or death to the person who was struck. Here are seven risk factors that contribute to the [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned drivers of the potential dangers of what it calls “drowsy driving.” This phenomenon, where people drive when they are physically or mentally exhausted, is responsible for a surprising number of auto accidents every year. That is why you should always make sure to avoid driving if [...]
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the worst times of the year when it comes to drunk driving. That is why it is especially important to drive carefully, and watch for the potential signs of a drunk driver on the road. Here are just some of the ways that you [...]
Reckless driving is one of the biggest factors that are commonly cited in auto accident reports. When people drive recklessly, they not only increase the risk that an accident will occur, they also make it more likely that someone will be seriously injured or killed if there is an accident. Here are seven reckless driving [...]
As rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have become more popular over the past few years, they have increasingly faced troubles due to accidents caused by their drivers. This, naturally, can lead to serious injuries, as well as all the other complications that come with being in an auto accident. But what happens if you [...]
According to statistics recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities rose by approximately 60% between 2011 and 2022. This rise in fatalities has occurred despite innovations intended to make motor vehicles safer overall, which has been demonstrated in government test data. At least some of the blame has [...]
Truck accidents are among the most deadly types of motor vehicle accidents, with more than 5,000 people dying every year across the United States as a result of accidents involving large trucks. Sadly, many of these accidents are preventable, and may not have occurred if not for negligence on the part of truck drivers and [...]
