Distractions are everywhere, all the time – and you can’t even escape them in your car. Distractions contribute to countless motor vehicle accidents and thousands of deaths every year. The often-painful reality is that many drivers don’t fully understand what exactly...

Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 factors that cause many motorcycle crashes
When temperatures start to increase and the sun stays out for longer, those with a motorcycle in storage often start getting the itch to go out for their first ride of the season. Every spring, most motorcycle riders have to go through a lengthy maintenance checklist...
Are roundabouts improving traffic safety?
The history of the modern roundabout started in the United Kingdom approximately 50 years ago. Once scarce in the United States and commonplace in Australia and France, they are becoming ever more commonplace stateside. Considered a significantly safer option to stop...
What happens when a car crash injury keeps you from working?
Even a minor fender-bender could affect your job performance. It can make you late for work or force you to miss a crucial meeting with a client who refuses to reschedule. Those who simply have to wait to speak with a police officer to file a report could spend the...
2 crucial steps to take at the scene of a serious car crash
Your decisions will have a major impact on what happens after a car crash. For example, your decisions about insurance coverage long before the crash will determine what benefits you have available to you from your own policy. Your choices at the scene of the crash...
What protects you after a crash with an uninsured driver?
Every driver in Arkansas should have insurance on their vehicle. State law requires proof of liability coverage to register a vehicle, and police officers typically ask for license, registration and proof of insurance during traffic stops or car crashes. Those caught...
Why do insurance companies fight valid claims?
You know a car crash can be expensive, but it's easy to underestimate the impact of a wreck until you experience one yourself. All it takes is someone distracted by their phone running a red light to completely change your life. Since you pay for insurance, you expect...
3 kinds of crashes that often involve commercial trucks
Everything from the slope of the road to the weather impacts the kinds of motor vehicle collisions that occur. The type of vehicle also plays a major factor in certain kinds of wrecks. Commercial trucks are tall, long and heavy, making them particularly susceptible to...
I was injured in a crash…what now?
If you are involved in a car accident, then it is eseential that you seek out medical care and take the time to heal. There will be lots of things going on around you initially, and you may feel confused or frustrated by all of the questions you’re asked to answer or...