Negligence is the most important aspect of road traffic accident claims that involve injuries. If someone is injured in a crash and believes another driver is at fault, they must show that the other party was negligent. To establish negligence, four fundamental...
People who are involved in car wrecks can sometimes suffer from catastrophic injuries, one of which is a spinal cord injury. These injuries can affect a large portion of the body, and the effects can sometimes last a lifetime. It’s critical for a person who has been...
Do you know that you’re just an “okay” driver? Can you acknowledge the fact that – even though you’ve been driving for years – you still sometimes make a few boneheaded mistakes? If you’re willing to admit to that, you’re a step ahead of most drivers in this country....
Accidents involving cyclists are very dangerous because cyclists do not have much protection. Even a low-speed accident could lead to severe head injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and the like. Many of these accidents are fatal. Thankfully, there are some...
Blowouts can happen to a tire at any time of year, but the heat of summer can make them more likely. The heat of a tire can rise due to it being in contact with a very hot road surface. As the tire heats up, the pressure increases, perhaps to the point where the tire...
This summer will be many young drivers’ first chance to spend considerable time in their cars. Whether they just got their license or did so months ago, the long days combined with good weather and the time off from school make it a prime opportunity to explore....
When you look at specific examples of how people get distracted behind the wheel, they are nearly endless. One driver is distracted by a phone call while another is reading a text message. Still another driver is distracted by their children in the back seat, and the...
Leaving a pet at home, even just to run errands or go on a vacation, is difficult for many pet owners. In addition, dogs are always happy to tag along and experience a change of scenery. Even though taking the dog for a ride is a fun way to spend time together, it's...
The type of road that a person thinks is most dangerous may just depend on where they live. If they’re used to driving in the city, it doesn’t feel that complex and overwhelming, but rural roads feel excessively dark and traffic signals may be harder to decipher....
Distracted driving happens in many different ways. People often assume that it means someone was looking at their cellphone. It can mean this, but it’s important to remember that other things also cause distraction. As such, the Centers for Disease Control and...
