Given the size and weight of 18-wheelers, the catastrophic consequences an accident can have, and the hazardous cargo they may carry, truck drivers are subject to more laws and strict regulations compared to passenger vehicle drivers. Some actions or behaviors that you engage in as a passenger vehicle driver are actually illegal if you [...]
Mariela Corella
After being involved in a car accident, you may have questions related to your car insurance policy, what to do about the damages your car suffered, or who will cover your expenses. We have outlined five frequently asked questions accident victims have after being involved in a car crash, so you can have some peace […]
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Car accidents can happen during any time of the year, however, weather conditions during the winter can make roads more dangerous for drivers. It’s important to recognize the risks we face when driving during the winter, and what actions we can take to avoid an accident. Weather Conditions During the winter months, snow and ice […]
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A flat tire, a broken windshield, leaving your keys inside your car, no one expects for any of these roadside emergencies to happen, and when they do, most of us are unprepared or unaware of what actions to take. A little preparation before hitting the road could make a dramatic difference in managing these situations. […]
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Motor vehicle accidents can be caused by different events, one of them, and the most common one is a driver’s error. A distraction while driving, not following traffic signals, or driving drowsy could all cause a car crash. We have collected the top four most common driver mistakes that could result in an accident. Avoiding […]
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Bicycling is a great transportation method, you can increase your cardiovascular fitness, improve posture and coordination, less traffic compared to driving, and it’s more eco-friendly. By law, bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles, however, many bicyclists and car drivers do not consider [...]
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The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the way we live and how industries work. The health industry is at its maximum capacity with doctors, nurses and all hospital staff working long hours to treat infected patients. Stay at home orders have forced everyone to order their groceries and other products online and have them delivered to [...]
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As a driver you may be aware of the steps you need to take if you are involved in a collision, however, you may not know what to do if you witness a car accident. According to data from the CDC, every year about three million people are injured as a result of a car […]
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Although there are laws in place that ban texting and driving, there are other activities that are legal but could still put us at risk of a car accident. Just because these actions aren’t illegal doesn’t mean that it’s safe for us to perform them while driving. Avoiding the following actions could keep us safe […]
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Car accidents can be prevented, especially those caused by a distraction. According to data from the NHTSA, in 2016 there were 3,450 fatal accidents caused by a distraction. Many things could distract us while driving, such as texting, changing the music, using our cellphones, eating, and pets traveling with us. If you will be traveling [...]
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