Bicycling has been on the rise in the US over the past decade While some people are dusting off the bike to get in shape, the wealth of this boom in bicycling is caused by more and more people choosing the bike over their car to commute to work. Cycling to Work is on...
Bus Accidents Can Cause Serious Damage Bus accidents, though fewer in number, cause some serious damage to passengers and other people in the area at the time of the accident. In fact, bus accidents tend to be catastrophic when they occur for more reasons than one,...
Under-inflating tires to improve traction has been the mantra of many instructors for decades: this is not always the case. When I was learning to drive, my teacher instructed us that in certain conditions, it is better to let some air out of your tires to improve...
Almost nothing can be as terrifying as seeing another vehicle drive directly toward you in your lane. Often, such situations result in a head-on collision, in which the front ends of two vehicles collide. Even with standard safety features such as bumpers, crumple...
Head on Collisions are some of the most devastating. When it comes to car accidents, there are none more devastating and life-threatening than head-on collisions. To quickly define a head-on collision, it is an auto accident where two cars, driving in opposite...
The reality is that most of us are sleep-deprived If youre like most people, you could probably use a bit more shut-eye at night. The reality is that most of us are sleep-deprived. The demands of work, family, and other responsibilities mean that few Americans get...
When many people hear the words “car crash,” they envision two cars colliding. The reality is that car wrecks can involve one to dozens of cars. The other vehicles do not have to be cars, they can be motorcycles, or trucks, bicycles or emergency vehicles. It might...
Common Causes of a Semi-Truck Accident Due to how large these trucks are and how long it will take them to slow down or stop when traveling on the road, it is easy to see how a small car and its driver can suffer injuries if an accident is to occur. These crashes can...
Scientific Studies on Child PTSD and Car Accidents Studies have shown that 1 in 4 children hospitalized after a car crash show symptoms of PTSD. One cross-sectional study done through telephone surveys included parent drivers and children between the ages of 5 and 15...
Multi-Car Accidents can be complicated for all involved. Of the 10 million crashes that will occur in the next year, 2 million of them will result in significant injuries or death. If you were injured, who do you go to get compensation? Do you have a different opinion...
Whenever you have been hit in a car accident by one car, or found yourself in a three car pile up after a massive crash, you are eligible to get money from the crash and sue the person who caused it. However, even when you hire the best lawyers in your state, there’s...
When you are injured in a car crash, it is disorienting and confusing. You need medical attention and your injuries may limit what you are now able to do. It is a stressful time and on top of everything, the medical bills put a strain on your finances. We go through the most common injuries caused by car accidents we see in Philadelphia and discuss why hiring a lawyer is something all car accident victims should do before talking to an insurance company.
Older Drivers present benefits and Risks The AARP recently released a comprehensive report that makes a strong case for the value of hiring workers in the age 50+ category. The report details this segment of the population's increasing willingness to work and...
Following the confusion of an auto accident it can be difficult to know what to do first. Car accidents are scary and bewildering, and the steps you take afterward can impact your life. Some of the steps are obvious, like making sure that anyone who is injured gets...
Despite regulations, truck drivers with serious medical conditions still get behind the wheel of commercial vehicles every day The large commercial trucks you see on a regular basis provide an essential function in our economy, hauling untold tons of good and...
The other driver in the accident was distracted at the moment the crash occurred. In the wake of a serious car accident, you may not know what to do. The crash scene may be weeks behind you now, but that doesn’t mean you have any more clarity about how to proceed. You...
Car Accident Head Injuries There are various kinds of head injuries that you might sustain in a car accident. Any head injury can cause lasting health challenges. Getting evaluated by a medical professional is essential to make sure that you will not suffer lasting...
The word automobile means "self-mover" when you break it down into its Greek roots. In some ways, the notion of a driverless vehicle brings the car industry even closer to the actual meaning of the product it has been producing throughout the last century. The shift...
When a vehicle fails to stop in time and strikes the back of another vehicle. These collisions are often referred to as "rear-enders" and they have the potential to be more devastating than any other type of accident. That's because the impact can throw vehicle...
There is an urban myth that began in the 1970’s about new-at-the-time automotive technology- cruise control. By various tellings, the gist of the myth is that a person who recently purchased a recreational vehicle got to freeway speeds, set the cruise control, and got...