Drivers in Pennsylvania have a legal obligation to carry insurance coverage. The required liability coverage protects individuals against financial losses when they are to blame for a crash. Instead of facing a lawsuit, drivers who cause collisions only have to worry...
The blame game is often very unproductive, but it is a necessary part of dealing with a car crash. Police officers and insurance companies have to know who is to blame for the purpose of creating an official report and managing any insurance claims. You know that you...
Harm reduction is a philosophical approach to personal and social safety. Harm reduction requires that you acknowledge that there is no perfect solution and that people make mistakes all the time. By being realistic about the circumstances and the risks that you may...
Any crash between two or more vehicles can lead to expensive vehicle damage and injuries to the people in the vehicles. However, certain kinds of crashes have the potential to be far worse than others. A low-speed collision between two small vehicles will likely only...
Any collision can be dangerous, but crashes become even more devastating when vehicles meet head-on. When drivers go the wrong way on a roadway — whether by driving in the wrong lane or driving on the wrong side of a divided highway — that negligent decision can put...
When drivers dedicate their attention to the task at hand, they can respond to risks and keep both themselves and other drivers safe as they travel. Unfortunately, drivers may become distracted behind the wheel, and this can put you in danger. How many drivers on the...
When considering new vehicle purchases, automobile consumers often turn to the 5-Star Rating Program. However, the high-profile initiative contains certain omissions that may put buyers at risk. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the ratings are...
A collision can be a costly experience. Not only do people have to repair their vehicle, they may also need to address medical bills and other expenses. However, one cost you may not have considered is the increased cost of insurance coverage after a car accident. How...
Some injuries are immediately apparent after a crash or other accident. However, the symptoms of a brain injury are varied and may take time to appear. How do doctors identify traumatic brain injuries (TBI) like concussions? Neurological examination Medical...
Many people are aware of the risks of texting while driving. However, cell phones are not the only source of distraction that drivers can face, and potentially distracting technology is built into many vehicles. How might the devices built into a vehicle create risks...