Pedestrians frequently take their safety for granted. Those who routinely walk on the same streets or who jog for exercise expect drivers to watch for them and adjust their habits for everyone's safety. Unfortunately, motorists regularly make decisions that result in...

Motor Vehicle Accidents
How trucking companies can work to prevent semi-truck wrecks
The vast majority of motor vehicle collisions occur because of mistakes made by motorists. Decisions such as exceeding the speed limit or choosing to forgo the use of a turn signal could be to blame for a major wreck. That is true in a semi-truck collision scenario as...
How can people cover the costs of a drunk driving crash?
State-approved driver's education courses all talk about the dangers of impaired driving. There are also public awareness campaigns. Despite those efforts to raise awareness, some people still get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. Some drivers simply...
What happens after a crash caused by a driver without insurance?
If all drivers had to personally cover the costs generated by car crashes, most people probably couldn't afford to drive. The cost of replacing someone else's vehicle, paying their medical bills or compensating them for lost wages could be more than the driver at...
How a simple traffic maneuver increases the risk of a wreck
Driving involves maintaining control over a motor vehicle to perform necessary traffic maneuvers. When done correctly, driving is a safe and efficient way of getting to work and taking care of family needs. People drive so frequently that they may fail to recognize...
Why should you stay out of a semitruck’s blind spots?
Understanding the blind spots of a semitruck is crucial for safe driving among those sharing the road with these large vehicles. A semitruck's blind spots are significantly larger than a standard vehicle's, making it difficult for a trucker to see other cars nearby....
What increases the likelihood of a car hitting a pedestrian?
Some people in Arkansas walk as their primary form of transportation to most places. They may not even own a motor vehicle because of how expensive they are. Others choose to walk in certain situations and drive in others. Any pedestrian in close proximity to motor...
3 kinds of distracted driving: Know the risks
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...
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...