A chain reaction crash, often called a pileup, is an accident that is certainly more likely in the snow. It happens when multiple drivers cannot stop in time, and the cars begin crashing into the backup. For example, a pickup truck hits black ice and slides off of the...
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What if the driver at fault for your accident has no insurance?
Can you still make a claim? While you may make sure your car is fully insured when you’re on the road, unfortunately not everyone does the same. Finding yourself in a car accident is at best a hassle and at worst, has the possibility to be devastating. When it comes...
3 things you must do if you’re in a crash with your children
Being involved in a crash when your child is in the vehicle can be traumatic for you and them. One of the most important things you can do is to ensure they’re safe after the crash. You should also follow the same steps you would for any wreck. This includes...
3 tips for driving in heavy traffic
The holiday season increases the traffic on the roadways. All drivers must take the time to focus on safety so they can make it to their destination. Driving safely in heavy traffic requires you to give your full attention to the road. You can’t allow yourself to...
What compensation can I seek after a car accident?
Motor vehicle collisions are frustrating, expensive and time-consuming experiences. They are also situations you can't fully avoid or control. Even though you do your best to be responsible at the wheel, it only takes a second for another driver's bad choices to cause...
Would increasing the driving age help prevent wrecks?
One thing that is clear from car accident statistics is that teenage drivers are disproportionately responsible for fatal car accidents. They are a very small age group, but they cause far more fatal crashes than you would expect. This is why teenagers have to pay...
3 rules for safe driving in the winter
Driving on wintry roads is much different than driving on dry pavement. All drivers who are on the roads this winter must ensure they’re taking appropriate safety measures. Now is a good time to brush up on ways that you can increase your safety this winter. Start...
3 ways drivers can prevent car accidents
Car crashes are one of the most common ways people get injured or killed. In the United States, there are approximately six million car accidents per year, and half of that number results in injuries. Fortunately, many car crashes are preventable. Here are three ways...
5 common causes of car accidents
Saratoga is a beautiful place to visit and live. Unfortunately, visitors and residents aren’t immune from car crashes and serious injuries. But while some accidents are unavoidable, others can be avoided and may not have happened but for negligent drivers. If you’ve...