Big rig trucks are some of the biggest vehicles on the road. Apart from over sized vehicles, eighteen wheelers are the largest vehicles around. However, just because our sedans, SUVs and pickups have to share the road with them, doesn’t mean that we should have the same rules as we do with other cars. When […]
aheath
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 […]
Mariela Corella
With the school year in full swing, school buses are now a regular presence on the road. Transporting kids to and from school safely is the main responsibility of a bus driver. But occasionally, there are some factors that can get in the way of drivers doing their jobs. According to a study by United […]
Jhana
As one of America’s most exciting cities, Las Vegas is the place to go if you’re looking for a weekend of lively casinos, unique restaurants, and memorable experiences. Hopefully, one of those memorable experiences doesn’t involve a serious car accident. According to recent reports, drivers in Las Vegas are 21% more likely to have an [...]
distracted
In 2001, New York became the first state to implement a law prohibiting all drivers from talking on their cellphone while driving. In 2007, Washington became the first state to ban texting while driving. Today, with the oversaturation of smartphones in our country, we see more and more articles like this: Maplewood woman crashes after [...]
Mac O.
About everybody in the United States is aware that texting and operating a phone is a major driving risk. Distracted driving has in turn lead to over 3,166 deadly accidents in 2017 according to NHTSA. In the state of Texas, distracted drivers were responsible for over 95,000 car accidents in 2018. Currently, distracted driving has [...]
Zack Monroe
Summer officially begins on June 21st and with it comes beautiful weather, trips to the beach, and vacation. While summer is usually synonymous with relaxation and fun, it also kicks off the 100 deadliest days for teens. The 100 deadliest days is a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of crash […]
distracted
We all know driving distracted is bad and not to do it, but sometimes, we do it anyway. Regardless of the consequences, we whip out our phones to quickly respond to a text, change a song, fix our makeup, or take a bite out of our snack, thinking nothing will happen. But when it comes […]
Sam
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with the emphasis of the bulk of the campaign from April 4th to April 13th. In the campaign’s effort to recognize the dangers and reduce the number of preventable deaths, it is important to understand your part in preventing distracted driving. To better understand the scope of [...]
Sam
In any serious car accident, your first steps should be to call the police and check yourself for serious injury. Only after you’ve determined you are okay, should you start looking for a witness. Unless the fault of your car accident is clear, witnesses can be valuable in determining liability, piecing together details of an […]
Brian Debelle