Motor Vehicle Accidents

A traditional bike lane offers cyclists their own space to ride, usually near the shoulder of the road. But it’s just a painted line on the pavement. Many accidents happen when drivers make mistakes, such as a driver who uses the bike lane while making a right turn....

Studies find that distracted driving, despite being illegal, is still very common. For instance, in one study, researchers determined that about 7.6% of drivers are using a smartphone at any given time. At this very moment, roughly 7.6% of the people on the road are...

As a cyclist, you want to do everything you can to stay safe. You know that it is you who is likely to suffer serious injuries if you get involved in an accident with a vehicle – the driver will probably be fine. Avoiding that accident is your number one goal when you...

Like any other motor vehicle accidents, wrong-way crashes are going to be unique. There are numerous different causes from one accident to the next. For instance, young drivers may get confused, causing an accident because they don’t have much experience....

Motorcyclists have a unique viewpoint on the roadways. They can also do maneuvers that other vehicles can’t do. One of these is lane splitting. This occurs when a motorcyclist drives between two lanes of traffic that are moving in the same direction as they are. ...

Drivers certainly know that cellphones can be distracting on many fronts. The most common example of this is texting and driving. But drivers can also get distracted as they listen to music, use social media, read emails, take pictures or videos, program a GPS...

Drivers who encounter cyclists often have to overtake them because of the speed difference between the two vehicles. They are supposed to give them enough space – such as 3 feet – to limit accidents. This keeps cyclists safe. However, many cyclists will attest that...

Most tailgating accidents are preventable. All the person in the vehicle behind has to do is stay far enough back. Provided they are far enough back, paying attention and alert, they will have enough time to react to almost anything the driver in front does. Thus...

The spinal cord is a delicate and complex collection of nerves that connects the base of the brain to the back. If the spinal cord is injured, the communication between the brain and the body is disrupted, leading to a range of physical impairments. The severity of...