Car accidents caused by sudden medical emergencies arise when a driver experiences a sudden, unforeseen medical event, such as a heart attack, seizure or loss of consciousness. As a result, it causes them to lose control of their vehicle. While tragic, these incidents...

Auto Accidents
Are Repair Costs for Older Model Cars Covered Differently?
Older model cars often mean a lot to their owners. However, insuring these cars can be challenging. Knowing how insurance companies deal with repair costs for these vehicles is important. This helps you balance the sentimental value of your car with the financial...
Why are intersections so dangerous for motorcycles?
Riding a motorcycle is generally more dangerous than traveling in an enclosed motor vehicle. Motorcycles offer less protection from injury in the event of a crash. They can also be more difficult to control when winds are high or the rain roads are wet. Motorcycle...
How can you stay safe at intersections?
When you look at fatal accident statistics, it becomes clear that intersections are very dangerous. This is where 50% of serious car crashes occur. Of all the annual accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities, over half of them are at intersections. You likely...
How music affects driving performance
Different factors affect the performance of drivers, one of them being listening to music. Several studies have been conducted in the country and beyond to show how music distracts drivers. Here is how this happens: Cognitive distraction Listening to music requires...
5 common causes of semi-truck accidents
Semi-truck crashes are some of the most severe collisions that regularly occur. When massive commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles, the smaller vehicles and their occupants often bear the brunt of the crash. While it is necessary for commercial drivers to...
Left-turn motorcycle accidents are a top hazard for riders
Motorcycle riders face many hazards on the road. Everything from weather conditions to road conditions to mistakes made by other drivers could cause an accident. Some of these accidents are relatively minor, such as when a biker low-sides around a corner and slides...
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...