Car Accidents

Tailgating occurs when a driver follows another vehicle too closely. The recommended following distance is three seconds. This means that it should take the following vehicle three seconds to pass a stationary point after the vehicle in front passes that same point....

If you have a daily commute, the odds are high that the most dangerous move you make is something that seems perfectly innocuous. Would you believe that you’re taking your life in your hands with every left turn? It’s estimated that 61% of all accidents within...

Our readers may have read or heard that at the beginning of last year, jaywalking (crossing the street somewhere other than an intersection or marked crosswalk) became legal in California. That’s not exactly the case.  The Freedom to Walk Act states that law...

There’s an old joke that everyone thinks they are good at driving and that it’s just everyone else who makes mistakes. If you ask the average American to rate their own driving skill, they’ll probably tell you that they are very good at it. In fact, they will likely...

Every car crash is different, so the specific reasons you seek compensation will be related to the unique factors of your accident. The difference in costs from one accident to the next can vary widely, especially due to the severity of the injuries. That said, there...

When you look at car accidents, many of the serious ones happen at intersections. This includes roughly half of all crashes leading to injuries, along with 25% of crashes leading to fatalities. Clearly, going through an intersection is one of the most dangerous things...

Tailgating is one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road. It's recommended for a following vehicle to be 3 seconds behind a lead one. That is, if the lead vehicle passes a stationary object, such as a tree or road sign, it should take the following vehicle 3...

Spinal cord injuries are among the most feared traumatic injuries that people can develop. Car crashes are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. The intense force of a collision can damage or even sever the spinal cord. Whether someone has a complete or...

T-bone accidents are frequently referred to as side-impact collisions. These kinds of crashes occur when the front of a vehicle runs into the side of another. The point of impact forms a "T" shape. This type of crash is among the most dangerous on the road due to the...

If you’re in a vehicle that is being tailgated, it’s often very obvious to you that it is unsafe. You feel like the driver behind you is always just a second or two away from causing an accident. It can be very stressful, and this is why the best advice is usually to...