A college student is heading home for the weekend when her phone buzzes. She had originally set it on the passenger seat so that she wouldn’t be distracted by it while she drove, but she reaches over to pick it up when the text message comes in. She looks down at the...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some of the most dangerous driving habits
Some car accidents are caused because a generally safe driver makes a one-time mistake. Someone who has never been in an accident before drives out of turn at a four-way stop, for example. They just have a momentary lapse in judgment. However, many car accidents are...
Can you hold a trucker accountable for a stray tire?
If you’ve ever been traveling on the highway and noticed a truck driver’s tire blow out or come loose, you know how dangerous that debris can be on the roads. You and other drivers might have to take evasive action, maneuvering oddly in the roadway to try to avoid a...
What should you do if you’re involved in a car accident?
You always know that there's a risk of getting involved in a car accident when you drive. But it still happens very quickly and without warning, and it can still leave you feeling shaken and unsure what to do next. The steps that you take are important. Below are a...