Slow-speed collisions may seem minor at first glance. These accidents typically occur in parking lots, during traffic jams or while maneuvering in tight spaces. While they rarely cause extensive vehicle damage, they can still result in injuries that shouldn’t be...
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AI is increasingly helping to prove fault in car crash cases
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly consequential tool in car crash investigations, offering new ways to analyze evidence, reconstruct events and ultimately prove fault. For accident victims, this technology can provide a clearer, more objective...
Why do teens cause so many car accidents?
Realistically, there aren’t that many teen drivers on the road compared to other age groups. These individuals, typically between 16 and 19 years old, make up only a small fraction of the population with a driver’s license. However, studies show that their motor...
Can being a defensive driver help avoid accidents?
It’s wise to focus on being a defensive driver. When you’re behind the wheel, your goal should be to avoid accidents and drive safely. Defensive driving means doing more than just following the law. It does involve simple things like adhering to the speed limit and...
How to stay safe when traveling during this winter holiday season
Holiday travels may take place by planes, trains or automobiles, but most Americans head out on the highways toward their holiday destinations. The National Safety Council states that auto travel, per passenger mile, has the deadliest rates of any other form of...
Distractions can be different for different age groups
Every age group has the potential to engage in distractive driving. It’s a very dangerous and yet common practice that causes car accidents. Drivers should always be paying full attention to the road while in control of the vehicle. But that does not mean that...
Car accident evidence: Obtaining reliable witness statements
After suffering injuries in a car accident, determining fault is crucial to getting fair injury compensation. Proper evidence can play a key role in helping you determine fault and helping ensure that you get restitution for all your losses, including physical and...
What types of distracted driving does the CDC recognize?
Distracted driving is a bit of a problematic term because it can include so many different activities. Drivers who are using their cellphones are distracted. Drivers who are talking to passengers or drinking a cup of coffee are also distracted. Even trying to read a...
3 car defects that can lead to serious injuries
There are many factors that contribute to the millions of accidents that happen every year. However, while most accidents are caused by driver negligence, vehicle accidents and injuries can also be caused by auto defects and equipment malfunction. Despite safety...
The importance of road lines: Is it safe to pass?
Accidents happen all the time. While some are unavoidable, there are others that could easily be avoided with a bit of knowledge. One such preventable accident occurs when someone passes another vehicle on the road when it isn’t safe (or legally allowed). The best way...
