Negligence is one of the leading causes of accidents, and one of the common negligent behaviors is drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 32 people die daily in drunk driving crashes in the U.S. Drunk drivers can...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
How can your mirrors help you avoid a crash?
There’s a reason that motor vehicles come with mirrors. They save lives and prevent injuries. Just having mirrors, however, does not make you a safer driver by itself. You need to optimize the use of your mirrors. Here are a few things you can do. Keep them clean...
Did a drowsy driver cause your car accident?
Drowsy driving is as dangerous as driving while drunk. This is because sleep deprivation affects a driver’s reaction times, and they’re unable to remain focused. For these reasons, drowsy drivers can cause serious accidents and injuries. If you were involved in a car...
Car accidents and neck injuries: What you need to know
Car accidents can cause various injuries to different parts of your body. However, the neck is a part of the body vulnerable to severe injuries. When you collide with another vehicle or stationary object, your vehicle suddenly and sometimes violently stops. However,...
What are the first things you should do after a car accident
At best, being involved in a car accident is something you really don't need, and at worst, the outcome could be disastrous. You may well have injuries after the incident that require medical attention and you'll probably be in shock. It can be difficult to recall all...
2 tips for handling an aggressive driver
It’s all too common for people to fly into a rage for even the most minor inconveniences. While this may not be your problem, someone else's anger could put you into an awkward situation while driving. Aggressive drivers -- whether that be a tailgater, a speedster or...
What makes phone use so dangerous for drivers?
Many things can distract drivers and make them more likely to crash. Yet cell phones are one of the worst. Why is this? First, it’s crucial to understand that there are three types of distraction: Physical distractions: These require you use one or two hands. For...
3 things you should do if a driver is tailgating you
One of the most annoying behaviors you may have to deal with when driving is tailgating. This behavior can be very frustrating and intimidating. More so, it is dangerous, and the risk of a rear-end collision is high since the other driver has little time to brake. On...
Soft tissue injuries to look out for after a car accident
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injuries. While injuries like cuts, bone breaks and burns are clearly identifiable and easy to treat, others like soft tissue injuries can be difficult to spot immediately following that accident. Even though...
Car accidents can cause mental issues
A car accident can be an extremely traumatic moment. You may have been severely injured or lost someone because of a crash. This can leave you with a lot of physiological scars that aren’t immediately apparent. Trauma can cause you to develop mental illnesses. Here’s...