Motor vehicle accidents

Rear-end crashes are some of the most common collisions. Particularly when traffic levels are heavy, one vehicle might collide with a slower or stopped vehicle in front of it. Rear-end collisions can result in soft tissue damage, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and...

As the winter holidays approach, drivers face seasonal hazards that make wrecks much more likely than at other times of the year. Of course, you want to keep yourself and your family safe on your holiday and everyday travels, so pay attention to the following tips for...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are often life-altering, and the signs can range from subtle to severe. Identifying symptoms early can be crucial in getting appropriate medical care.  If you’ve been in a car accident, watch for the following signs that you may have...

For experienced road users, driving may not feel like an activity that requires high levels of concentration- but it is. An unfocused driver is a dangerous driver, and lack of focus is often the result of fatigue.  Tired drivers cause a significant number of...

After a car accident, the desire to put the whole ordeal behind you and settle quickly is understandable due to the financial pressure, emotional stress and uncertainty that follow. You may seek a fast resolution of your claim, but doing so may prove costly. Taking...

Drowsiness is a common yet commonly unknown cause of auto accidents. Drowsiness can limit a driver’s ability to make safe judgments, impair their vision and slow down their reaction speed.  It is hard to estimate whether a car accident was caused by drowsiness because...

Driving too close to the vehicle in front makes crashing into the rear of it much more likely. Bringing your car to a halt or swapping lanes takes time and driving too close to someone may not leave you enough time if you suddenly need to do either of these two...

Laws implemented to prevent distracted driving and public awareness campaigns often primarily focus on mobile devices. There is little question that cell phones are a major source of distraction on the road. Many people feel intense internal pressure when they hear a...

Many people get into car accidents when they encounter ice simply because they’re unsure how to drive safely. Maybe they don’t drive on the ice very often and so it’s unexpected. Perhaps they are a young driver who has never encountered winter driving conditions at...

Aggressive driving poses a significant threat on the roadways, endangering lives and contributing to a hostile driving environment. Aggressive driving is not a mere display of impatience; it encompasses a range of unsafe behaviors that can escalate quickly. From...