Motor Vehicle Accidents

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is a federal agency that is responsible for ensuring road safety and regulating various aspects of motor vehicles and transportation.  If you regularly travel by motor vehicle, you might want to consider...

Determining when older drivers should hang up their keys can be a complex and sensitive matter. While age alone is not a definitive indicator of driving ability, there are certain factors to consider when assessing the safety and competence of older drivers.  If you...

If you get involved in a car accident, it can certainly feel overwhelming. Accidents happen very quickly, and many people who are involved have never been in one before. You may not be sure exactly what you should do next. However, taking the proper steps is crucial,...

After a car accident, there is much at stake for those suffering injuries. Without sufficient compensation, their recovery may be fraught with economic hardships. Most people naturally want to help with their cases as much as they can. While there is little you can do...

There’s no feeling quite like riding a motorcycle. The exhilaration and adrenaline you feel make the experience such an exciting one.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t come without its dangers. Bikers will all probably all have their own stories of close calls they’ve had on...

Accidents involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian are common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,516 pedestrians were killed in 2020, and about 55,000 were injured nationwide. This is alarming, as it reveals some drivers fail...

There are a lot of age-old debates about the differences between men and women, and people tend to have some particularly strong opinions on which gender (as a whole) makes better drivers. Recent statistics that look at both traffic accidents and driving habits paint...

Faulty tires are one of the main reasons behind car crashes caused by cars. While most drivers take their car tires for granted, tires are an important part of your vehicle and the only point of contact between your car and the road. Furthermore, car tires are...

If a car crash has left you afraid to get behind the wheel again, or maybe even leaves you shaking and sick if you have to ride in a car, you’re not alone. There is a recognized condition called amaxophobia (or sometimes hamaxopobia), which means fear of driving. ...

Everything around you tells you it’s fall, which means pumpkins on every doorstep, trick-or-treating and seasonal road hazards.  Next time you’re on the road you may have to be extra careful to avoid an auto accident. Here’s what you should know: 1. Slick leaves and...