The smartest motorcyclists know how important it is to follow traffic rules, defensive driving techniques and know motorcycle safety. This is why the smartest motorcyclists tend to live the longest. Their passengers are also less likely to get hurt because a cautious...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Adrenaline can block pain after an auto accident
Adrenaline produces an intense feeling. One symptom of experiencing an adrenaline rush, which you may encounter after a traumatic event like a car crash, involves not feeling pain. As soon as the effects of adrenaline wear off, you will feel pain and discomfort once...
Tips for commercial vehicle crash prevention
Commercial trucks do not have a lot of positives going for them from a safety perspective. Truck drivers tend to be sleep-deprived and fatigued putting them at risk of getting into crashes. The trucks themselves are heavy, slow to maneuver and slow to brake and...
What driving skills can help avoid springtime crashes?
Don't think for a second that once springtime hits, you're in the clear in terms of dangerous driving conditions. Though it might not be very common, a snowstorm, flurry or blizzard can strike at any moment in the spring -- especially if you're located in the...
Steps to take after a staged car accident
Some scammers will attempt to pull off a staged car accident. This is where the scammer lures an unsuspecting victim into a traffic collision to make it appear as though the victim holds the most liability. A common example is the T-bone accident, which occurs when...
Masters tour bus flips due to alleged drugged driver
A tour bus was heading to the Masters, the top golf tournament in the United States, when it was involved in a serious accident. The bus was driving down I-20 East, and it was fairly close to Augusta when it left the roadway and flipped over. While trying to get the...
How to combat drowsy driving at any time of the day
There is nothing worse than the thought of finding yourself behind the wheel with your eyes slowing beginning to close. If this happens, it's critical that you pull to safety and get some rest as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to combat...
How can you possibly remain safe in rush-hour traffic?
There is no denying the fact that a rush-hour traffic jam can slow you down, increase your anxiety level and have you second-guessing your choice of employment. Even so, you realize that this is all part of your day. You may also come to realize that you need to...
3 challenges for victims of trucking accidents
Trucking accidents can present particular challenges to victims who have suffered an injury. In addition to the immediate pain and suffering due to the injury, there are legal issues that can arise following an accident with a commercial truck such as an 18-wheeler,...
Do you know how to spot a distracted driver?
Spotting a distracted driver is easier said than done, as you never know what someone else is doing in his or her vehicle. Even if you assume that someone is paying attention to the road, you don't know what is going through his or her mind. Knowing how to spot a...
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