Car Accidents

Summer break is half over for many teenagers, and it won't be too long before they return to school. During the summertime teens take to the road with their friends, driving all over town and sometimes taking weekend trips with their friends. This increase in the...

Professional drivers and major trucking companies might be at odds over a new idea about increasing the size of commercial trucks allowed on the nation's roadways. A study by the Federal Highway Administration is being conducted to see if the size of trucks should be...

Louisiana, like many other states, has had many problems with drivers texting or using a handheld cellphone while behind the wheel. Despite passing laws banning the practice, there were still several drivers taking their eyes off of the road. Legislators were...

The message is getting across: texting while driving is dangerous. Or at least that might be one take away from an interesting survey recently conducted by CarInsurance.com. The website asked 1,000 people how they would charge people if they ran an insurance company....

Parent often understand that when their teenagers don't get enough sleep they might be hurting their academic studies and their ability to function at their best during the day. A recent study found that a lack of sleep by people ages 17 to 24 might not only be...

People that businesses would call professional drivers are on the road every day. These drivers are expected to have special training, specific to the vehicles that they drive, and observe all of the laws of the road. Sometimes these vehicles have more blind spots...

There are two types of technology in cars: tech that distracts us while driving, and tech that helps us drive more effectively and safely. These two distinctions are important to make when considering a new vehicle. Many of the vehicles of the future, and some that...

Federal safety authorities are reminding states to be vigilant in inspecting commercial vehicles and ensuring truck drivers are practicing safe driving habits. This comes after a major commercial vehicle accident resulted in the death of six people earlier this month....

Teens are a closely watched group of drivers. Many times teens that are just starting to drive get behind the wheel with their friends, cell phones and a large boost of confidence in their increased responsibilities. These three things can be a deadly combination....

Car accidents can cause severe injuries for anyone involved. When a car and pedestrian collide, the pedestrian can face catastrophic injuries because of cars are often not designed with pedestrian safety in mind. Recently, a proposal by the National Highway Traffic...