Drivers should always ensure they’re well-rested before they get behind the wheel of their vehicle. When they don’t, innocent people on the road can suffer from catastrophic injuries if they’re struck by the fatigued driver. One of the main issues with fatigued...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why is speeding so dangerous?
Driving has the potential to be dangerous even when road users adhere to safety rules and regulations. One of the riskiest types of driving behaviors is excessive speeding. Speed limits are in place for various reasons, but mainly to reduce the chances of accidents...
Why stopped vehicles are safety hazards for cyclists
Cycling is a healthy and cost-effective form of transportation. A bicycle costs a fraction of what a motor vehicle does and requires neither insurance nor fuel. However, it does leave people at greater risk of injury than traveling by car, as a bicycle provides no...
A brain injury can change your life
In some cases, an individual suffers from a brain injury and then sees significant recovery quickly after that injury. But there are also other cases where the brain injury lingers or will not heal at all. Often, there are limitations to brain injury healing because...
Why do seniors often have difficulty driving?
The United States has an aging population, so it’s not generally surprise that many accidents involving drivers 65 years of age and older occur with regularity – but the statistics indicate that there’s something more going on. While the population of older adults has...
The main reason for wrong-way accidents
On the interstate, most drivers will never see a vehicle coming the wrong way down the road. Traffic is always divided so that lanes traveling in different directions have a median or a concrete wall between them. This is part of the reason why the interstate is so...
A new Oregon law helps drivers and bicyclists share the road
Bicycling is especially popular in Oregon. However, as in other places where the natural beauty of the landscape provides a multitude of outdoor adventures, cyclists and drivers sometimes find themselves at odds with one another. Now a new law that took effect on Jan....
Why pay attention to vehicle recall news?
In a world where most of the public relies heavily on personal vehicles for transportation to daily activities, paying attention to vehicle recall news is undeniably important. However, it doesn’t occur to most motorists to regularly scan the news tab of their...
How prescription meds can impair driving
Medications help you recover, but they can cause effects that disrupt your daily activities. Some can cause dizziness, drowsiness and fainting, conditions that would make driving risky. Alarmingly, a number of drivers continue to get behind the wheel despite taking...
How can uninsured motorist coverage protect car crash victims?
Unfortunately, the car crash itself is only half the battle. The next tragic phase is when victims work on recovering damages from the at-fault driver for their injuries and other losses. However, not all drivers have insurance to pay for the injured party’s mounting...