One of the main factors to consider in serious or fatal car accidents is the speed the vehicles were traveling when the crash occurred. After all, nearly one out of three fatal accidents has speed as a major component. Speed clearly causes accidents and increases the...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
How vehicle size contributes to serious accident injuries
Various factors, such as speed at the time of impact, contribute to the odds of severe injuries in a car accident. Two of the most important factors are the weight and height of the vehicles involved. Specifically, severe injuries are more likely when there is a...
Staying safe on major roads
The highways and freeways that connect the country’s towns and cities allow people to cover vast distances much quicker than if they were to take minor roads. While that is a major advantage, it can also inspire serious safety concerns. The higher quantities of...
Why are ‘safe’ vehicles more likely to cause severe injury?
If you have seen some of the adverts for SUV’s, you’ll know they trade on two promises. First, a vehicle capable of adventure, and second, a vehicle that will keep your family safe. So, it might come as a surprise to learn these vehicles can be far more dangerous than...
What to do when the car insurance settlement offer is too low
Insurance adjusters often offer a low initial settlement to save their company from losing time and money in your car crash claim. However, contesting their offer without assessing the facts of your case may do you more harm than good. While you should not take it if...
Attempts to stem the tide of increasing motor vehicle accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that approximately 60,000 rear-end crashes involved heavy trucks or buses colliding with vehicles annually. In contrast, the number of deaths reduced slightly during the previous year. In...
What are the emotional impacts of a back injury?
Suffering from a back injury can leave a person with debilitating physical issues that they have to learn how to handle. However, fewer people know about the potential mental and emotional toll of a back injury. Chronic pain and its effects The International...
A negligent driver, the insurance company and your brain injury
Hopping into the car and taking your usual route to the supermarket should be nothing more than an uneventful 10-minute trip. However, it only takes a second for a serious car crash to occur. You could quickly find yourself worrying over insurance compensation while...
Teen driver-involved wrecks pile up during 100 Deadliest Days
The stretch of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year is the most dangerous time for teen drivers across North Carolina and the nation. During this time, most teenagers are out of school and have more time on their hands, and many of them choose to spend it...
How does trucker health affect accident risk?
If a driver experiences a medical emergency behind the steering wheel, a car accident may be imminent. This is true regardless of the size of the vehicle. Still, if a trucker has a serious health crisis when driving, the sheer size and weight of his or her...