There are dangers associated with driving at every time of year. While winter is not the most dangerous time of year to drive (that distinction belongs to the summer), there are still accidents that take place every day and seasonal factors that cause those accidents. If you’re going to be safe and avoid accidents, you… Read more »
Category: Car Accidents
The Leading Causes of Vehicle Accidents
Driving a vehicle is a common, everyday occurrence for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, vehicle accidents and collisions are also fairly common, affecting millions, injuring hundreds of thousands, and killing tens of thousands of people each year. If you’re a driver, you’re likely doing your best to avoid getting into a collision. However, knowing more about… Read more »
Which Environmental Conditions Lead to Car Accidents?
So many of the precautions we take as drivers are aimed at ensuring we don’t end up in an accident. There’s a good reason for this: car accidents affect millions of Americans each year, injuring hundreds of thousands and killing more than 30,000 annually. According to the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic… Read more »
3 Common Car Accident Questions
While we all want to avoid being in a car accident, these unfortunate events will happen from time to time. When you’re involved in a car accident there are a few things that you should be aware of to protect yourself from having to pay hefty repair bills or legal fees. In this blog we… Read more »
4 Reasons Why Nighttime Driving Can be Dangerous
Once the sun sets, driving becomes more dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, the risk of a deadly vehicle condition is three times higher at night. It’s important for divers to recognize that there is a bigger risk to driving at night and to take more caution when they are on the road. Failure… Read more »
What Are the Main Causes of Rear-End Collisions? Are They Preventable?
Believe it or not, nearly one-third of all motor vehicle accidents are the result of rear-end collisions. If you’ve ever witnessed or experienced a rear-end crash, you know that they can be very damaging. To help reduce the number of collisions on the road, we’re here to share with you some of the biggest causes… Read more »
Are Cyclists Allowed on the Road? 5 Tips for Safely Riding with Cyclists.
Many commuters enjoy switching over to their bikes in the warmer weather. Bike riding is a great way to get your exercise in for the day, and it helps reduce your carbon footprint. However, biking on the road isn’t easy, and it can be hazardous at times. Whether you’re traveling by vehicle or bike this… Read more »
4 Causes of Summer Car Accidents
One of the downsides of summer is the number of traffic accidents that occur. Believe it or not, there are more likely to be car crashes in the summer than in the winter. Although this may be surprising, here are some of the reasons that contribute to the increase in traffic collisions during the summer…. Read more »
Common Hazards That Cause Motor Vehicle Accidents
One must be extremely cautious when operating a motor vehicle. Adverse driving conditions can contribute to severe accidents and injuries to those operating motor vehicles. Here is a list of some of the more common hazardous road conditions that lead to motor vehicle accidents. Driving in Inclement Weather Often, wet surfaces caused by rain or… Read more »
Tire Safety Tips You Should Never Forget
The condition of your tires is extremely important to your car safety when driving. Conditions on the road vary from place to place because of weather and other circumstances. It’s never a good idea to be on the road and have car troubles, especially with you tires. Let’s take a look at some tire safety… Read more »