One of the main reasons people buy SUVs is that they believe they will help keep them and their families safe. That is what the manufacturers have told them. While this is not a lie, it is not the full story either. SUVs can make a collision more likely SUVs come...
Year: 2024
Distracted driving: A preventable hazard for drivers
Driving isn’t something that should be done while multitasking because any distractions when driving can lead to fatal or catastrophic crashes. A driver who’s distracted can’t focus on reacting to what’s going on around their vehicle. One thing that many drivers...
Safety tips for driving in heavy rain
There’s no question that rain – particularly a sudden heavy rain like we often get here in Florida – is one of the most dangerous weather-related driving conditions. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), nearly half of all collisions occur while it’s...
PTSD after a car crash can severely impact the victim
People involved in serious car crashes can have many different injuries from the incident. While many people focus heavily on the physical symptoms that occur after these, there are also mental health challenges that come with severe wrecks. Post-traumatic stress...
Why do people drive the wrong way on the interstate?
Some wrong-way incidents have a simple explanation. For instance, maybe a person was using a GPS with outdated maps and the machine did not know that a two-way street had been turned into a one-way street five years ago. In other cases, it could just be an honest...
3 important car seat safety tips for parents
Fit parents usually want to give their children every opportunity in life. They also have a responsibility to meet their children's needs and protect them from known dangers. New parents often go to great lengths to make their homes and vehicles as safe as possible...
What are the leading causes of multi-vehicle pile-ups?
Multi-vehicle pile-ups are harrowing events. These chain-reaction crashes can involve dozens of cars, causing significant property damage, injuries and even fatalities. Understanding the leading causes of pile-ups is crucial to staying safer behind the wheel....
Helping your teen heal emotionally after their first crash
If your teen earned their driver’s license within the last year, they may be doing a lot more driving this summer than they did when they only had a learner’s permit. That means their chances of a crash will increase. It’s important to understand that the time between...
The single best reaction to a tailgater
People have many different reactions when they’re being tailgated. Some people are very nervous and almost panicked, worried that they’re going to get into an accident. Others are aggressive and angry, perhaps even brake-checking the tailgater – hitting the brakes...
What should you know about shopping injuries?
Going to the grocery store shouldn’t be a life-altering experience, but that’s what happens for victims of shopping injuries. While many accidents at stores and shopping centers don’t lead to catastrophic injuries, there are instances in which severe harm can occur....
