Winter is not the time to find yourself on the side of the road having car trouble. However, extreme cold and other factors common in winter make the season a prime time for foreseeable vehicle problems and preventable car accidents. Proper car maintenance and simple cold-weather preparation can help you ensure that your vehicle is […]
After a car accident, car owners may worry that the damage to their vehicle will make it unsalvageable, at least in the eyes of the insurance company. When this happens, the insurance payout is called a total loss. An insurance company may determine that a car accident calls for a total loss payout when the […]
Automobiles are made up of many parts. Problems with some parts are minor, whereas others can be quite dire. The parts that are most often listed as the cause of car accidents are tires, brakes, headlights, and suspension. Problems with those four parts account for tens of thousands of accidents every year. Most car owners […]
Before 2015, there was no standard way to evaluate vehicles’ headlights. Researchers with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) set out to change that, and the impacts of that change are remarkable. The IIHS, a motor vehicle safety organization supported by auto insurance companies, releases annual ratings that provide safety scores based on vehicle […]
Being involved in a car accident can cause confusion and disorientation. In some cases, being shaken up or experiencing an intense adrenaline rush after a major accident can cause an accident victim to be oblivious to a physical injury caused by the collision. In other cases, the person may be hyperaware of their body and […]
Halloween is a scary night when it comes to car accidents. Every year at the end of October, road safety is threatened by combination of increased foot traffic near roads, the presence of masses of children who often do not abide by traffic rules, the element of excitement that leads many to distraction, and dangerous […]
Proving your case for damages in a car accident begins with collecting evidence to support who was at fault in the accident as well as what damages were involved. Evidence from the scene of the accident is only part of the equation; you must also keep diligent records to prove the accidents link to personal […]
More than a third of car accidents in the United States occur at intersections. Drivers well know that interweaving lanes of traffic create danger. Even when drivers are diligent about following all the rules for yielding to other road users, mistakes are made by other drivers and accidents happen. Still, it may help to understand […]
Many husbands and wives argue about who is a better driver. Statistically speaking, the wives may be right. A report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) lists figures that indicate that not only are women less frequently killed in car accidents, but also female drivers are far less likely to engage in dangerous […]
There are many reasons to be extra careful when driving during the autumn months. It may seem like fall is a non-threatening lead-in to the dangers of winter. However, drivers have lots to be concerned about when it comes to road dangers in fall, especially getting into a car accident. What are the Dangers that […]
