Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
How Personality and Mental Disorders Affect Driving Behavior
When it comes to car accidents, they can be caused by a variety of factors. Human factors are the main cause of crashes. This includes all sorts of human behavior. Human factors play a major role in causing accidents everywhere. Driving is a complex activity and includes cognitive, visual, and bodily processes. The behavior… Read More »
Staying Focused While Behind the Wheel
When behind the wheel, people need to focus on driving and getting to their destination safely. However, people like to multitask and this has led to distracted driving. However, distracted driving is dangerous and even deadly. A 2023 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in 2021, motor vehicle accidents involving… Read More »
Planning Road Trips Safely
Tis the season for not only holidays but also road trips. Many of us have family members who live hours away or possibly in other states. Millions of Americans pack up the car and brave the icy roads and crowds to celebrate with loved ones. Road trips can be fun for those who have… Read More »
Neck Injuries After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you could be suffering from a variety of injuries. Some of the most debilitating ones involve the neck. The pain may start immediately or it may take days or weeks to come about. When you think of neck injuries, the most common one is whiplash. However, there are other types… Read More »
Driving in Construction Zones
No driver wants to be stuck in a construction zone. While construction work is often necessary to repair torn-up roads, it can be a real inconvenience for drivers who need to get to work, an appointment, or some other place on time. Construction zones can be challenging for even the most experienced drivers. There… Read More »
Road Debris and Car Accidents
Ever see pieces of wood or metal in the middle of the road? What about large pieces of furniture or car parts such as bumpers and tires? These items are common occurrences on some busy roadways but they’re nothing to mess around with. This is called road debris. Hitting road debris while in your… Read More »
Do Seat Belts Really Save Lives?
For many decades, seat belt use has been the focus of driver safety campaigns. For many of us, wearing a seat belt is second nature. We buckle up as soon as we get into the car. Then there are those who absolutely hate seat belts. They feel restricted by them and as a result,… Read More »
Car Accidents in Rural vs. Urban Areas
Urban areas have a lot of cars and traffic. Getting from place to place can be a nightmare, especially during rush hour. As such, a lot of accidents happen on freeways and even on surface streets. There are a lot fewer vehicles in rural areas. Traffic is pretty much nonexistent, but there are other… Read More »
Safety Enhancements Planned for Highway 361 After Fatal Crash
On August 9, a fatal car accident occurred on State Highway 361 in Port Aransas. Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, causing one fatality and several injuries. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was heading south on Highway 361 when he swerved into oncoming traffic in the northbound lane. He hit a vehicle head… Read More »
Common Damages in Car Accident Claims
Car accidents happen every day in Texas and they are no laughing matter. Even a seemingly minor fender bender can result in costly repairs, insurance claims, and a lot of inconvenience. If there are any injuries involved, things just get worse from there. Medical expenses can quickly get out of control. On top of… Read More »
