You have just been in a car crash. Your heart is racing, your car may be damaged and before you have had time to catch your breath, the phone rings. It is the other driver's insurance company. What should you do? Before answering any questions, take a moment to care...
There are many reasons why people may struggle to safely operate motor vehicles. Some people get behind the wheel while chemically impaired. Others might handle their phones while driving, which can have devastating consequences. Fatigue also has a known association...
When people think of impaired driving, alcohol is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Drunk driving is a serious issue, but it’s not the only type of impairment that can lead to accidents. Drugged driving is a growing concern, and it can be just as dangerous....
Knowing whether your car is crashworthy can be just as important as knowing how to drive it. Crashworthiness refers to a vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants during a car accident. When safety systems work together properly, they reduce the risk of serious...
Airbags are installed in vehicles to prevent injuries, not cause them. When they function properly, airbags reduce the risk of serious harm in a crash by cushioning the impact. But when they fail or malfunction, the result can be life-changing injuries and complicated...
Some decisions that people make in traffic are blatantly illegal. Drivers understand that they take a risk when they speed or get behind the wheel after drinking. In some cases, drivers intentionally make the decision to break the law. They decide that the risk of a...
Drivers can only drive safely if they’re well-rested and can focus on driving. Fatigued driving claims hundreds of lives each year, and each one of those deaths could have been prevented if the driver had gotten rest before getting behind the wheel. Many people don’t...
Some crashes make it impossible to drive on afterward. Either you or your vehicle is in such a bad state that it is literally not possible. Nevertheless, there are many crashes where things are less clear and a driver might believe it is OK to get back in the vehicle...
The process of establishing who is at fault for a crash is very important. Liability rules make those who break the law or behave negligently responsible for the property damage losses and injuries caused by their conduct. Depending on the type of crash that occurs,...
You might think a minor fender-bender at 15 mph won't cause serious harm. After all, your car barely shows damage, and you feel fine right after the crash. However, low-speed collisions can still lead to serious injuries—including ones that might not show signs of...