Determining who is at fault for a car accident is more complicated than you think. Even a crash that seems fairly cut and dry could be more complicated in terms of which driver caused the collision. This is why it is recommended that you avoid making any comments about fault or guilt at the scene of the accident. Every state carries its own laws regarding…
Read More »All brakes use hydraulics to make them work. Virtually all current vehicles use disc brakes on all four wheels and have a master cylinder distributing the hydraulic fluid and pressure to the individual brake pads. When your brake fluid leaks, you lose braking power. Reduced or a complete loss of braking power will likely cause a car accident. There are many ways in which leaking…
Read More »You are required to file an insurance claim after a car accident. A police report could be a big help in filing your claim and holding a liable party responsible for causing the accident. When another driver causes an accident, the police report often will reflect that. You can obtain a copy of a police report usually within a few days to a couple of…
Read More »Many workers use their personal vehicles to deliver food to customers. Pizza delivery and drivers for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and other popular food delivery services help put food on your table without you leaving your home. However, food delivery can be dangerous, especially when driving in peak city traffic. Car accidents can cause fatalities and catastrophic injuries that permanently disable accident survivors. Unfortunately, motorists…
Read More »While most people know that owning or leasing a vehicle entails regular maintenance, many neglect to take care of their tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that as many as 11,000 tire-related auto accidents happen yearly. Many of these car accidents are caused by people not checking their tire pressure, treads, or not rotating tires. Defective tires also cause some of these accidents.…
Read More »A car accident could seriously exacerbate a pre-existing health condition. This is true for medical conditions involving the back and spine, which are highly vulnerable. Scoliosis is one of these conditions, affecting an estimated 6 to 9 million people in the United States. People with scoliosis have an irregular curvature of the spine and may have chronic back pain and other symptoms that may worsen…
Read More »Over 30,000 people die each year in car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 38,000 accident fatalities in 2020 and more than 36,000 fatalities in 2019. Out of all the car accident fatalities in 2020, 45 percent were due to risky driving behaviors. These behaviors were speeding, failure to wear a seat belt,…
Read More »The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer refers to the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The leading cause of death for teenagers is motor vehicle crashes. When school lets out, the rate of fatal car accidents for teenagers increases by 26 percent during these summer days. This increase, coupled with the fact that teenage drivers have the highest crash rate of any age…
Read More »Technology keeps advancing, including auto safety features in cars. While some nations have cars with smart headlights, the U.S. is still manufacturing cars with seemingly outdated headlight systems. Therefore, it might be worth taking a closer look at the benefits of smart headlights. Most cars have a simple headlight system that enables a driver to change from one brightness setting to another: high to low,…
Read More »Memorial Day weekend is a time for families and friends to gather for the unofficial start of summer. For many people, it means traveling at least a few hours away to spend a long weekend with people you may not have seen in some time. Car accidents spike due to all the different vehicles on the road during the holiday weekend, leading to tragic outcomes.…
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