One of the many selling points concerning why motorcycles are excellent forms of transportation is their affordability when compared with four-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles cost less than four-wheeled vehicles in most cases, unless someone compares a prestige...
Month: May 2018
Why does a semi’s weight matter in an accident?
A big rig is the combination of a motorized vehicle and a trailer. These vehicles are specially made to transport large shipments and often come in different sizes, shapes and weights. Some trucks are equipped with sleepers, larger fuel tanks and engines, which often...
Limb amputation may be a risk after severe accident injuries
Collisions between two fast-moving automobiles can result in some of the most severe and catastrophic injuries one may experience. Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and internal injuries are three examples. Not many consider the possibility of traumatic...
What should you know about spinal cord injuries?
Car wrecks can lead to some very serious injuries. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which can result in permanent paralysis and other health complications. Understanding a bit about these injuries may help victims and their family members as they try to navigate...
Accident compensation must be comprehensive
Those who are involved in a car accident may decide that it’s time to seek financial compensation from the other driver. This is true in cases where the other driver was responsible due to their action or inaction, perhaps simply because they were negligent, or maybe...
2 strategies for fighting a speeding ticket
If you receive a speeding ticket, you might be inclined to plead guilty so you can pay the fine and carry on with your life. After all, you have no time for court dates. However, it is important to understand that a traffic ticket is no laughing matter. If you do not...
What is a safe following distance when driving?
Many crashes occur because one driver is too close to another. While the driver in the rear might claim the driver in front did something wrong, courts typically hold the person behind to blame. You cannot see what is in front of the car traveling in front of you....
Are child seats still safe after a crash?
A child seat can save your child’s life when they are too small for a standard seat belt to protect them. Yet, like most safety-related things, they will only serve their function if they are in good condition and used correctly. Will a car crash make them unusable?...
Can caffeine help drivers stay safe?
If you are feeling tired when driving, someone might suggest you pull over for a coffee or grab an energy drink from the gas station. There is a whole roadside industry built around keeping drivers caffeinated, yet it’s not as effective as people tend to think....
Rules to live by when you have to drive in the dark
Daylight savings just ended – and that means a lot of folks will now be heading out on the roads in the morning before the sun actually rises and coming home again when it’s already dark. While you always have to be on your defense when you’re driving, it helps to be...