In many ways, technology makes your life better and easier. Different advancements can make you healthier, safer and more productive, and in vehicles, technology may actually reduce the chance of accidents. Newer cars and trucks are more likely to come with different...
When a driver is behind the wheel, his or her primary concern should be to drive cautiously and arrive safely at the destination. However, cellphones, in-car technology, and other factors can make that more difficult, as these things can take a driver’s attention....
There is no excuse for feeling stranded anymore if your car is out of commission or you want to enjoy an evening out without worrying about driving home. Ridesharing is a convenient and relatively affordable way to get where you need to go. With the help of an app on...
When water accumulates on the road, there's always a risk that you'll end up hydroplaning. That happens when your car's tires can't cut through the water well enough to grab the road. The lack of traction can throw you out of control, leaving you unable to brake or...
Ask anyone for tips on how to handle the aftermath of a car accident and one thing you'll often hear is, "Take photos at the scene."Why does that matter? You can, after all, get photos of the damage to your vehicle at any point later. Plus, once the police get to the...
You always do your best to be conscious of others on the road, and you're careful to avoid accidents. However, you're not a perfect driver. You occasionally get distracted and sometimes drive over the speed limit.Just the same, you never would have been in an accident...
You were heading home from work and you were -- admittedly -- speeding a little. The weather was great, the roads looked free of traffic and you were just anxious to be home. Then, a driver on a cross street shot through a red light and slammed into the side of your...
Ever since you were injured in a car wreck with a distracted driver, you've been frustrated. Despite the pain of your injuries, your time lost from work and all the trouble, the insurance company has dragged its heels. They have seemed utterly indifferent to your...
In mountainous or wooded areas, it's common to hear about drivers seeing deer in the road -- but you don't often hear about an iguana causing a wreck.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver on U.S. 1 near Marathon saw an iguana in the road and came to a...
Every state follows its own rules when it comes to personal injury claims. Florida is one of the few states that has what's commonly called "no-fault" rules for car wrecks. Injured drivers are generally expected to pursue compensation for their injuries from their own...
