Blog: Car Accidents

Roundabouts have begun to replace many congested traditional intersections in the United States and are gaining in popularity across the country. A roundabout is a circular intersection the forces traffic to travel counterclockwise around a center point with two or more entry and exit points. Heavily congested intersections create lengthy lines of vehicles and facilitate […]

Visiting family or friends over the long Easter weekend can be fun and refreshing. You get to spend time with people you may not have seen for a long time, and you may even get an extra day off work. But you may also have to travel longer than usual to see your loved ones. […]

There are few things as terrifying to parents than their children suffering injuries in a car accident. Thousands of children are injured every year due to car accidents and suffer both physical and mental injuries. Car accidents are the leading cause of child deaths. Over 600 child passengers under 13 years old died in motor […]

On March 17, Americans join in the celebration of Irish heritage known as St. Patrick’s Day. Given the holiday’s tradition of drinking, it is no surprise that the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period boasts one of the highest number of DUI arrests and related car accidents. Throughout the United States, police departments deploy prevention and […]

Daylight saving time (DST) is rapidly approaching, and drivers should be aware of the negative effect the time change has on their ability to safely operate a vehicle. Losing an hour of sleep greatly increases the risk of a car accident due to drowsy driving. Driving while sleep deprived can be just as dangerous as […]

Car accidents involving two or more vehicles are considered multi-vehicle collisions. This type of accident is often the result of only one driver striking another. However, in congested areas, that one strike can set of a chain reaction that leads to multiple cars colliding. Liability in a multi-car accident can be quite complex, and it […]

You may see snowplows throughout the winter. They make the roads safer for countless drivers and passengers. However, you may feel intimidated if you are driving near a snowplow. When you are behind the wheel and sharing the road with a snowplow, it is important to take a few safety precautions. Your extra care will […]

Anyone who has experienced a tire blowout while driving can tell you that it can be a very frightening experience. If a tire suddenly blows out, the vehicle could swerve, and you could try to pull over safely, but it is not always easy. What causes tire blowouts? What are the dangers? Weak Spots Tires […]

The holiday season is here, and the traffic volume can be intimidating. It can also be dangerous as well, specifically for those driving through parking lots. During the months of November and December, two out of every five car accidents happen in parking lots. According to State Farm, parking lot accidents increase by 20 percent […]

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for traveling by car to gather with family and friends. Thanksgiving also means a lot of food, football, and alcohol. However, with people driving to festivities to have a few alcoholic drinks, this holiday also poses significant risks for motorists. Each year, over 50 million Americans travel to be with […]