While there is a lot of animosity toward cyclists from some quarters, most drivers are reasonable people and the last thing they would want to do is hurt another road user, be that a cyclist or anyone else. One complaint you sometimes hear from drivers is that...
After Accidents
Auto Accidents
5 steps to take after being involved in an auto accident
Getting into an auto accident can shake you up – and the aftermath is rarely simple, regardless of whether the accident was serious or not. In those first few moments, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. That is why knowing the immediate steps...
How can drivers avoid dooring cyclists?
Riding along on a bicycle can be an absolute pleasure, and it is one that many folk enjoy. Yet, all too often, a cyclist’s joy is curtailed when their life is drastically altered or ended due to a careless driver. One of the ways this frequently happens is known as...
3 areas of the road where T-bone collisions are highly likely
Broadside accidents transpire when a driver knowingly or unknowingly crashes into the side of another vehicle. These accidents can be devastating because they, more often than not, result in dilapidating injuries or fatalities due to the minimal protection on the...
A first-shift work commute is more dangerous than many people know
Maintaining gainful employment typically requires certain concessions from professionals. Commuting to work is one of them. Unless remote work is an option, professionals either have to drive themselves to and from work, participate in a carpool or make use of public...
3 problems with listening to music in the car
Listening to music in the car is incredibly common, and you can find many people who will tell you that they almost never go on a drive without music playing. They think it’s very normal, and they don’t consider it to be an issue at all. Unfortunately, this is not...
Proving another driver caused a wreck if they don’t admit fault
Motor vehicle collisions are typically the result of questionable choices in traffic. Exceeding the speed limit, running a red light and other mistakes can cause a collision. Frequently, drivers who cause crashes acknowledge that they failed to use their turn signals...
Parents face a high risk of driving distraction
Driving distraction happens to everyone, from a young person using their cellphone to an elderly person listening to the radio. But for parents, there’s a significant chance that they could become distracted behind the wheel, and they need to understand some of the...
Why is cycling on the sidewalk more dangerous?
Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk often feels safer. Riders are worried about cars coming up behind them and sideswiping them or hitting them directly. To give themselves a bit more distance, they ride on the sidewalk instead of on the shoulder of the road or in the...
Can immigrants seek compensation for harm caused by car defects?
In Texas, all people—regardless of immigration status—have the right to file a personal injury claim if they are hurt by someone else’s negligence. This includes cases where a defective car part, such as faulty brakes or airbags, causes an accident. A car defect...
