You may have been involved in a minor car crash, such as a rear-end collision, from which you walked away, more annoyed than anything else. You did not bother to seek medical treatment at the time because you felt fine, except for a sore neck. Now, four days later, you are having headaches along with […]
Many people in the Delaware and Chester counties may not realize the importance of filing accident reports with law enforcement after they have been involved in a car collision. They might believe they can protect their insurance premiums and driving records by convincing the other involved parties to handle things on their own. It may […]
Some forms of brain injury after an car accident may be more common than people like to believe. Such an injury may have lasting effects on individuals, and subsequently their families. If a loved one was recently in an accident, it is important for you and others to keep a watchful eye and to address […]
Subconsciously, you may believe that you are immune from a car accident because you have never been involved in one. They happen all the time, though. In fact, any time you leave the house, your vehicle may end up getting hit by a reckless, drunk or negligent driver, or becoming involved in a multiple vehicle […]
Distracted driving has become a hot topic around the country in recent years as a growing proportion of the total fatal accidents happening each year prove to be the result of the habits that lead to driver distraction. To fight this, states have begun enacting a variety of laws that punish drivers for texting while […]
Know how to drive in an emergency situation The first thing you can do to protect yourself during an accident is to understand how to drive during certain common mechanical failures. The AARP gives readers a comprehensive set of tips that are specialized to different issues, but there are a common set of strategies you […]
As a motorist faced with wet weather, including rain, snow, sleet and ice, your goal is to see and be seen. Safety information provided by the AAA Exchange includes the disturbing statistic that nearly 1.2 million annual car crashes are related to wet pavement issues. When you live and drive in the eastern part of […]
You are probably able to spot a driver who appears to be drunk: someone who is weaving, following the car ahead too closely, perhaps slowing down then suddenly speeding up. However, a drowsy motorist can drive just as erratically and be just as dangerous as someone driving under the influence of alcohol. In a National […]
As national safety campaigns against drunk driving and other traffic risks have started to see real success over the past few years, another risk has come to the public’s attention: distracted driving. While distractions have always been a problem, the advent of touchscreen devices and other technological gadgets have increased the number of distracted driving […]
Have you ever had to slam on your breaks while driving because you were paying more attention to your phone than the vehicle in front of you? If you’re like many Americans, you likely answered yes, despite feeling guilty about it. In 2014 alone, more than 3,170 people were killed in vehicle crashes as a […]