There are certain vehicle designs that make pedestrian accidents more likely. In the past, one such design was the blind spot behind the vehicle, which led to people backing into pedestrians on sidewalks or in parking lots. As a result, all new vehicles in the United...
Car Accidents
Who’s at fault for a crash caused by a stray tire?
Heading out for your busy day, you never expected to end up getting into a crash. When you were driving, a stray tire flew your direction, colliding with your vehicle and making you swerve into traffic. When all was said and done, you were sure that the tire came from...
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...
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...
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...
What happens when an uninsured Virginia driver totals your car?
You may feel fortunate to have experienced a major car crash and avoided severe injuries. Some people experience life-altering medical consequences after a crash they didn't even cause. Walking away with only minor scrapes and bruises could make you feel most...
What options do passengers have when injured in a car crash?
Sometimes, liability for car crash injuries is reasonably straightforward. One party is clearly at fault for the injury, and their insurance company pays for the medical bills, property damage and other expenses of the other driver. But what if one of the drivers had...
Checking the lights on your car could prevent an accident
If you were to list the most important factors in driver safety, visibility would be at the top of that list. Simply put, you need to be able to see where you are going and other road users must be able to see you. While some collisions are simply unavoidable,...