The majority of road users are conscientious and do their best to reduce the risk of accidents. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some drivers become agitated when behind the wheel, which can lead to aggressive behaviors. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Car Accidents
How the “myth of multitasking” puts drivers in danger
In today's fast-paced world, “multitasking” has become a buzzword, lauded as a necessary skill for success in various aspects of modern life. People even commonly list it as one of their talents on their resumes. Unfortunately, multitasking is actually a total myth –...
4 unexpected distractions that can lead to a vehicle accident
Pretty much everyone knows that distracted driving results in many motor vehicle crashes and potentially severe injuries. Most also understand that texting or operating a GPS device are two top distractions to avoid while driving. Unfortunately, many other things can...
How to combat fatigued driving
Are you short on sleep? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fatigue is just about at epidemic levels in the U.S. population, with one in every three adults reporting that they don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. That translates into...
4 things to do after a car accident
An accident can happen at any second. You’ll likely be startled, scared, confused and angry. It’s hard to know what you should do after an accident. But, being proactive can help your future. Here are four things you should immediately do after a car accident: 1. Call...
Tips for keeping teens safer in prom and graduation season
If you are a parent of a teen in the Dallas Metro area, chances are good that your teen will be attending the prom, its after-parties and many of the graduation parties that will be held in the coming weeks. Most parents encourage their teenagers to participate in...
Can car insurance cover someone’s lost wages after a wreck?
The injuries that result from car crashes can put people in the hospital, sometimes for weeks on end. An individual who has a compound or open fracture will require surgery to set and clean the broken bone and then weeks of recovery time to allow their body to heal....
Why do people cause wrong-way interstate accidents?
Every year, there are wrong-way accidents on the interstate. These are incredibly dangerous. In fact, they’re one of the types of accidents that are most likely to be fatal. They happen at very high speeds – both cars could have a combined speed of around 150 miles an...
Are teenage drivers really more dangerous?
Many people think teenage drivers are much more dangerous than drivers their own age. Yet, we were all teenagers once. Is there a reason behind the thinking, or is it similar to how some adults complain that teenagers’ tastes in music and fashion are awful? Reports...
Two ways that speeding influences car accidents
People are often frustrated when they get a speeding ticket because they didn’t think they were doing anything that serious. It feels like they are just being told to adhere to an arbitrary speed and then fined hundreds of dollars if they exceed it. But the reason for...