It is not a shocking revelation that the list of driving distractions seems to grow with each passing year. Certainly, every new cell phone that is released contains an iterative technological advance that serves as yet another potential distraction. From texting to...
4 Things you didn’t know about whiplash
Most people are familiar with whiplash. In fact, more than two million Americans will experience whiplash-type injuries every year. Whiplash is a neck strain or sprain that results when the head is suddenly snapped forward and backward in a whip-like motion. The...
The first insurance offer may not be enough
When you get into an accident, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. So many people will be telling you what to do. You lawyer, your family, your doctor and your insurance company will all be trying to influence your actions. While it can be difficult to understand what...
The safest cars to buy in 2020
When you get in an accident, the type of car that you are in can make a world of a difference. If you’re looking to buy a new vehicle this year, you may want to consider choosing one with a high safety rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) assesses...
The dangers of sharing the road with semi-trucks
Driving alongside a semi-truck is generally unavoidable. Used to transport goods across the country, they are a common sight on most highways and even on city roads. But just because they’re a necessary asset to the transportation industry doesn’t mean they aren’t...
Brain injury symptoms after a car accident
You’re sitting in your car at a red light, on your way to work. You’re watching the light and the car ahead of you. Everything seems normal. It’s a commute you have made hundreds or even thousands of times. Suddenly, there’s an explosion of sound and light. You feel...
Roughly a quarter of all crashes relate to mobile phone use
You know that distraction is one of the major risks on modern roads, but do you realize how pervasive the use of phones while driving really is? While you may make every effort to be a safe and responsible driver, the same is not true of other people on the roads. The...
What do you need to remember after a car accident?
Let’s state the obvious: Car accidents are scary. They happen very fast, and a lot of people feel pretty panicked even when the accident is over. Under the circumstances, it’s easy to forget everything you’re supposed to do next. First, take a deep breath. We’re here...
5 symptoms that might indicate a delayed injury
In the aftermath of a car accident, the first thing you should do is check yourself and others for injuries. But even if you don’t feel or see an injury doesn’t mean you don’t have one. In fact, some injuries can take weeks — even months — to appear. Delayed injuries...
Car accidents: Head-on crash involving semi kills 2, injures 1
Two individuals have died and another suffered severe injuries in a recent collision involving a tractor-trailer in Montana. While head-on car accidents can prove dangerous under any circumstance, those involving a commercial vehicle run a higher risk of having...