Car accidents are all unique occurrences with a variety of different factors at play. More complex accidents involve a flurry of individual decisions before everything comes to a halt, and it’s not often clear who was at fault for each specific instance of damage. Drivers commonly assume that

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have become a staple in American transportation over the last few years. The ease and accessibility of these platforms have paved the way for an easier form of traveling from point A to point B, but these services don’t make the open road any safer for

The emergence of ridesharing has changed how people travel from point A to point B. Not only has it reimagined travel for people across the country, but it’s opened up employment opportunities for a broad range of people seeking to tap in on the trend. Although it might seem like a simple job,

A hurricane, by definition, is a force to be reckoned with, and increasingly higher temperatures are only making matters worse, resulting in heavier rainfall and stronger winds. Most recently, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida with a devastating storm surge that resulted in irreparable

You can tell when someone’s driving too close to you, but how do you know if you’re too close to the driver in front of you? The threshold of discomfort where tailgating becomes uncomfortable varies from person to person, but the law doesn’t. If a vehicle is following another too closely and

The sudden jolt from a car accident is enough to cause many different types of injuries, ranging from minor whiplash to life-threatening spinal injuries. Unfortunately, one of the more common types of bodily harm sustained by car accident victims is spinal cord injuries. The spinal cord, a band

What: The 2013 vehicle models of the Buick Veranos and three Chevrolets — the Volt, Sonic, and Camaro. Who: General Motors (GM). Why: The vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags that can cause injury or death when inflated. When: GM released the recall on August 1st, 2023. Where: GM has

What: Vehicles impacted by the recall include the Hyundai Palisade, Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, Kona, Kia Soul, Sportage, and Seltos. Who: Kia and Hyundai Motor Group.   Why: A defect in a transmission oil pump causes an increased risk of fire.  When: Kia and Hyundai Motor Group

Car accidents invoke numerous types of insurance coverage for anyone who suffered damage at the scene. One of which is personal injury protection, which is a basic level of coverage that’s mandated for all motorists in some states and optional in others. Healthcare expenses - and those of any

Busy streets are dangerous for both vehicles and pedestrians. One instance of driver error or someone’s failure to act attentively while crossing the street can change multiple lives forever, so it’s important that we all stay alert in these situations. Still, it’s not a perfect world. If you’ve

Car accidents are overwhelming, stressful, and emotionally taxing events, yet they still must be handled properly. The police report written at the accident scene is essential to any future personal injury claim’s foundation. Despite the adrenaline, victims must ensure they’re not only providing

Most people are involved in motor vehicle accidents at some point in their lives. Still, there’s a variety of misinformation surrounding the “best” next steps to take after finding yourself in an accident. Here are seven of the most common misconceptions about car accidents and the truth behind

What: Ford's Escape, Lincoln Corsair SUVs, and the Maverick compact pickup trucks. Who: Ford Motor Co. Why: The recalled Ford vehicles have issues with engine failure that could lead to a fire risk.  When: Ford initially issued the recall in May; however, they expanded the recall on

What: The affected Lincoln MKC vehicles were built between August 20, 2013, and August 2, 2019. Who: Ford Motor Company. Why: The Lincoln MKCs are recalled due to a defect found in the vehicle that could pose a fire risk. When: The recall was submitted to the NHTSA on June 01, 2023.

View a list of vehicles with defective exploding airbags here. *It is important to note that this is not a comprehensive list, and the National Highway Traffic Safety