Roadside accidents often occur on the shoulder of a highway or other major road. Drivers often use the shoulder lane to pull over, but bikers and pedestrians may also utilize the lane to travel safely and avoid oncoming traffic. Because many people take advantage of this roadside space, drivers should…
New Hampshire residents are no strangers to winter weather, but the state has experienced a series of winter storms bringing heavy snow. Along with these wintry weather conditions often comes slippery ice, which inevitably makes its way onto the road. If you need to drive in wintry weather conditions, it…
The moments after a car collision can be shocking. When head-on collisions occur, they can be devasting, even. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, head-on collisions are the “most harmful event in approximately 14 percent of all U.S. traffic fatalities and 27 percent of all roadway…
Head-on collisions occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions crash into each other. These accidents often happen at busy intersections or highways with multiple cars traveling in all directions. Head-on crashes may occur for several reasons. Too often, if a driver is speeding near an intersection, they may fail…
Car accidents can sometimes result from unusual circumstances. Some accidents are more straightforward: they involve two drivers, and the cause may be clear-cut and easy to determine. On the other hand, bizarre accidents may result from the actions of multiple drivers, or one driver might cause a chain-reaction accident. When…
From heavy snow to slippery black ice, winter weather can create dangerous conditions on the road. When drivers need to travel in wintery weather conditions, they must take extra precautions to say safe. Otherwise, winter weather accidents can place drivers at risk of serious injury. A recent news article shows…
When an accident occurs, injured victims may seek to hold the person responsible for the harm they suffered. The victim often needs to make a strategic choice about whom to sue. The proper defendants to sue will often depend on who is at fault for the accident. For example, after…
Driving Under the Influence (DUI), also known as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), can lead to serious bodily injury or even death. These senseless accidents are especially tragic because they are often preventable. If a driver simply refrained from operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, the accident may have never occurred.…
Head-on collisions happen when two drivers crash after traveling in opposite directions. The sheer force of a head-on collision often leads to severe injury, property damage, or even death. Due to the dangers of a head-on collision, drivers should take extra safety precautions to avoid a serious accident. For example,…
Motorized mobility scooters can help people who need them to get around. While this technology can lead to a greater ability to travel, it also carries several potential dangers. Scooter riders face the risk of an accident with drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Scooters also lack the same protections as…