Texas interstates are clogged with lanes of traffic, with plenty of commercial 18-wheelers alongside passenger cars and trucks. If you are beside one of those highway behemoths when an accident occurs, the semitruck can jackknife, jeopardizing the lives of others near...
Car crashes can significantly jar the body, especially when the crash is at a high speed or otherwise particularly violent. One injury that’s possible in these crashes is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is a catastrophic injury that can significantly change the...
Many of the most serious crashes occur at intersections. While drivers know they should slow down and monitor their surroundings, sharing the road with others traveling in different directions is innately dangerous. A variety of different issues can contribute to...
When someone starts tailgating you, it’s easy to assume that the person is driving aggressively on purpose. And this certainly may be true. Tailgating can be a component of road rage, for example, or the other driver may just be trying to get you to speed up. But...
Most drivers want to actively limit their chances of a serious collision. They may purchase vehicles because they have certain safety features and may avoid common traffic hazards, such as distraction and intoxication. Unfortunately, drivers do not have any control...
If someone is tailgating you, you may be tempted to “brake check” them. This means quickly hitting the brakes without slowing down in advance. Many drivers believe that this will make the tailgater realize they are driving dangerously and back off. However, this is...
Drivers should ensure that they’re well-rested and in good shape to drive. When someone is too tired to drive safely, they should remain off the roads until they have a chance to get rest. Some people don’t realize how dangerous it is to drive while fatigued. It may...
There’s an odd thing that can happen when someone is driving, where they won’t see a vehicle that is clearly in their line of sight. A common example of this is when someone in a car is waiting for a gap in traffic to make a turn. They may look to their left, where a...
Certain types of driving behavior are so dangerous that they are blatantly illegal. The state criminalizes driving after drinking or consuming drugs. Police officers can issue citations or even arrest those who race or drive recklessly. Even minor choices, like...
If you suffer an injury in a car crash, it is important to understand your prospects for improvement. Some injuries will go away with time and rest, while others can heal with the help of medical treatment. Others won’t ever go away and will continue affecting you for...