For more than a decade, the nation has recognized May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Such a campaign is a necessity due to the challenges motorcyclists face when sharing roads with the much larger cars, SUVs, pick-ups and tractor-trailers. Any crash between...
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3 mechanical failures that can lead to a wreck
Most car accidents are attributable to nothing more than human error. However, there are accidents where external factors like poor road conditions and bad weather may be at play. However, mechanical failures can also lead to wrecks. Car accidents resulting from...
Do lane sensors in cars make people bad drivers?
As technology improves, vehicles have more and more features that are designed to minimize the risk of crashing. Lane sensors are just one of the current features that help people stay in lane and know if they’re drifting. These sensors can be helpful, but they can...
How pedestrians can avoid collisions with cyclists
It is the perfect weather to get out and get some air. You and millions of others have this same thought running through their head. You might be considering walking when others are dusting off their bikes. Walking alongside cyclists, however, could spell danger for...
How does contributory negligence affect motorcycle crash cases?
The unfortunate truth about motorcycle riding is that crashes can have a much greater impact on a motorcycle rider than on the driver of a car or truck. A motorcycle’s decreased level of protection means that their riders often suffer horrific injuries that result in...
The dangers of unsecured cargo
Accidents involving unsecured cargo are not uncommon, and you need to be wary of the risk of such incidents -- especially if you are driving close to large commercial trucks. Its cargo can weigh several tons, and if it is not well secured, the safety of both the truck...
4 things not to do after a car accident
People often spend time thinking about what they need to do after a car accident, but they never really consider the things they shouldn't do. It is important to avoid mistakes that can make your situation worse. In order to help, let's take a look at a few of the...
Why is spring so dangerous for motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists have to be wary at all times. They know that they don't have any protection from their vehicle itself, but just from their helmet and other gear that they wear. This means that they're incredibly exposed and could be seriously injured in a crash. But,...
Tips to spot reckless drivers
Defensive driving is one of the most reliable ways to protect ourselves while on the road. When thousands of people die in car accidents every day, we need to be sure we are doing everything in our power to stay safe. Preventing an accident is better than ever having...
3 easy steps to help avoid distracted driving
If you are sitting waiting at a traffic light and someone crashes into you, then the crash is clearly the other driver’s fault. When you are both moving, who is to blame may be less certain. You may both have contributed in some way. One of the most common ways a...