You were driving home when a distracted driver veered into you at full speed, sending your car spinning out of control. Now you’re laid up in a hospital bed, critically injured and deeply resentful. If you’re like most of us in the social media era, you’re probably...

If you get injured in a car accident and you’re considering potential compensation, you likely start by considering the medical bills you’re facing for your injuries. You may also factor in lost wages if you were not able to work -- either while you healed or on a...

When dealing with the aftermath of a serious car crash, you probably just assume that insurance will handle everything. You know that car insurance will pay for your hospital visit, your missed wages from work and the cost to repair your vehicle. You also know that...

If you want to be a safer driver, you don’t necessarily need to take classes or invest in the latest technology or anything else that committing. It’s not that these things can’t help, but there are major steps you can take in your day-to-day life that will help...

It is common for people to make bad judgments and mistakes in moments of stress. Your brain doesn't work as well as it usually does immediately after a car crash or after you get hurt. Mentally preparing yourself for a situation can help you make the right choices if...

Being in a car accident could ruin your Christmas. It could also have significant consequences for the rest of your life. Each year many car crashes happen due to road rage. When you understand what causes road rage, you will see why the holiday period is a prime time...

Stop and think for a minute how you feel when you walk in to a parking lot after leaving work, the store or your apartment complex when it's pitch black outside. What do you fear most in situations like these? Some dangers are more realistic than others. Your risk of...

Every year, somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 people die in car accidents in the United States. A lot of research goes into finding out why these crashes happen, in an effort to prevent them. Top reasons include things like drunk driving or texting and driving.  But...

While a visit to a swimming pool can be great fun, there are many dangers to be aware of. Many people are hurt, and some are killed each year in private and public pools. By understanding the type of injuries that have happened to others, you can take steps to avoid...

When you think about texting and driving, you probably know that it isn’t a good idea. If you want to text, the best option is to pull over and stop what you’re doing, so you can take the time to safely send the message you need to send or read information that was...