When you compare the driving experience on rural and urban streets, the rural roads often feel much more simplistic. There are long stretches of straight pavement, fewer intersections and less traffic overall. This often makes drivers feel like they are safer in a...
Car Accidents
What causes drowsy driving?
Drowsy driving often goes under the radar, but many studies show that it is just as dangerous as drunk driving. Operating a vehicle requires a lot of concentration, and it involves making split-second decisions throughout the journey. Drowsy drivers simply aren’t...
What is the difference between reckless and negligent driving?
When someone is driving recklessly or negligently, they may cause a car accident. In both cases, they may be responsible for that accident and liable for the costs stemming from it. If someone in another vehicle gets injured, for instance, the at-fault driver may have...
Accident injury compensation when the at-fault driver dies
Car accident and injury claims in at-fault states are often complex by their nature – insurers want to minimize payouts, and victims want fair injury compensation. Expect even more legal challenges if the responsible party perishes in the crash. Who will pay for your...
Interstate vs rural road: Where are more people killed by trucks?
Indiana has a number of major interstate highways. This is where drivers are most likely to share the road with large commercial trucks. Responsible drivers are cautious around these massive vehicles because they know the very real risks of a fatal crash. They also...
Why are intersections so dangerous?
It is no secret that intersections are dangerous. In fact, the majority of serious accidents take place at intersections. If you’re just looking at the statistical odds regarding where you’ll be involved in a car accident, that is where you face the greatest danger....
How does speed affect a car accident?
Police departments certainly crack down on speeding drivers. They will often send units out specifically to look for people who are breaking the speed limit, pulling those drivers over and giving them speeding tickets. There is a financial incentive for the department...
2 dangers of oversized vehicles
Large vehicles are very common on the roads in the United States. They’re also very dangerous. The current trend of consumers wanting oversized pickup trucks and SUVs is taking quite a toll in terms of accidents, injuries and fatalities. There are many different ways...
The dangers of driving in the sun
Summer is quickly approaching, and temperatures on the whole are starting to pick up. For many people, this is a positive. For drivers, however, it is a potential hazard. The sun is powerful and its glare can overwhelm the eyes. Why is driving in the sun dangerous...
4 steps that can help increase car crash compensation
People often need to seek compensation after a car accident to help them recover from their medical bills, repair costs, funeral costs, lost wages and other financial burdens. Many people do not get fair compensation, which can make it harder for them to recover...