Types of Car Accidents

Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. Most happen at low speeds, but even so, they can cause whiplash injuries which can result in both brain and soft tissue injury. Contrary to popular belief, fault is not automatically assigned to the driver who hit the car in front of them. […]

Tailgating Vs. Tailgating

Everything you ever wanted to know about tailgating but were too afraid to ask. Warning: The information contained in this infographic is both informational and graphical in nature. That is why it is called an infographic. They could have also tried “graphrmational” but that sounds funny and there are four consonants in a row, which […]

Should We Stop Calling Car Wrecks “Accidents”?

The word “accident” implies something unavoidable, something that “just happens”, and something for which no one can be held responsible. Car accident victims may even believe that it is wrong to seek compensation or sue for their injuries because it was “an accident” and the person who caused it didn’t do it on purpose. But here’s the thing. When […]

How to Avoid Dangerous Drivers this Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of the most dangerous days of the year to be on the road. Whether you are celebrating or just going about business as usual, the safest choice is to stay off the roads, or get off the roads early. For many of us, that is not an option, but there […]

Top Five Driving Distractions

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving is involved in accidents killing more than nine people and injuring 1,153 in the U.S. each day. Devices of All Types By now pretty much everyone knows that texting is a leading cause of car accidents, but it is not the only […]

Pedestrian Safety: Pedestrian Deaths Still High

Based on preliminary data, it looks like the number of pedestrian death for 2014 will be the same as the previous year, which is about 15% higher than in 2009. This is in spite of a 25% decrease in traffic fatalities overall, over the last decade. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) an […]

Tailgating Accidents

On February 7, 2015, Bruce Jenner was involved in a fatal four car accident. A Prius was stopped or moving very slowly when it was hit by a Lexus. Jenner, who was pulling a loaded trailer, saw the accident and swerved to avoid it, but hit the Lexus. The Lexus veered into oncoming traffic where […]

How to Drink Responsibly – the Definitive Guide

If you think that responsible drinking begins and ends with finding a designated driver, you have a lot to learn. Drunk driving is just one of many ways that you can get hurt, hurt someone else, wind up in jail or get your drunken antics posted on social media, possibly ruining your reputation and your […]

Are Parents Responsible for Car Accidents Their Children Cause?

This is something that every parent of a teen driver and every victim of an accident caused by a minor needs to know. Unfortunately, like most legal questions, the answer is, “it depends on the circumstances, and the laws in your state.” We know that is frustrating, and we are going to give you the […]