Rear-end car accidents are terrifying because there's often little you can do to avoid them. You're sitting in traffic at a red light, for instance, with cars on both sides of you. You see that the car in your mirror is coming up way too fast, but where do you go?...
Tips to fight off post-accident shock
You're in a car accident, and you're in shock afterward. Certainly, the mental component can be debilitating, but there are also the physical issues to deal with. These include things like a surge in adrenaline and cortisol, rising blood pressure, an increasing heart...
Deadly accident statistics from work zones
Road construction workers wear bright, reflective vests for a reason. Working on a construction site is always dangerous; doing it with thousands of car cruising by, sometimes just a few feet away, pushes the risk level up a notch. Below are a few key statistics to...
Tips for truckers as they drive during the winter
Those who drive for a living can't just stay off the roads during the winter months, even if the roads are covered in ice and snow. They still have jobs to do and deadlines to meet. Inclement weather can increase the potential for a crash, so it's important for...
7 top reasons for car accidents
Car accidents aren't really accidents. They don't just happen. They're not just bad luck. The vast majority of them happen for reasons that could easily have been prevented. In fact, most accidents stem from driver error. Safe driving helps. Defensive driving helps....
Young boy and dog die in crash with semi on Christmas Eve
A 12-year-old boy was tragically killed on Christmas Eve when the vehicle he was riding in was involved in a serious accident. The Illinois State Police responded, and they announced that a dog had also been killed in the wreck. The driver, a 31-year-old woman,...
