Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Hitting a Curb: Accidents and Damage
Most of us have accidentally hit a curb while driving. You might have run your tires into a street curb or the edge of a sidewalk while turning or parking. It may seem minimal, but it’s often not. Hitting a curb is no minor event. You can actually be quite damaging. You could suffer… Read More »
Why You Need to Wear Your Seatbelt
What is the first thing you do when you get into a vehicle? Hopefully you answered “buckle your seatbelt.” Your seatbelt is one of the most important safety features in your car or truck. Seatbelts are designed to prevent serious injuries and even save lives. Even if your vehicle has air bags, they are… Read More »
How Inexperience Contributes to Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is much different than driving a car. With a motorcycle, you are out in the open with ultimate freedom. Riding a motorcycle connects you with your surroundings and all of your senses in a way that driving a car just can’t match. However, many people don’t seem to understand that riding… Read More »
Why Are Semi Truck Accidents So Complex?
Getting into an accident with a passenger vehicle is complicated enough. There are many things to handle, such as informing your insurance company, getting the damage fixed, getting a rental car, and other logistics. A semi truck crash is even more complex. These vehicles can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, so the outcome… Read More »
High Winds and Car Accidents
Texas is known for its thunderstorms, which often come with high winds. When driving, most people don’t worry about high winds as much as they do when it comes to rain, ice, and snow. However, high winds cause a lot of car accidents. High winds are defined as sustained winds of at least 40… Read More »
Dangers of Driving in the Rain
It’s easy to drive in beautiful weather. Once it starts raining, though, driving can become very difficult. Even light rains can cause a vehicle to lose control or hydroplane. It is estimated that 20% of car accidents are caused by poor weather conditions, including rain. Driving in the rain is risky but there are… Read More »
Texas Roads Deteriorating; How This Affects Drivers
There are so many open roads in the United States. Millions of motorists drive these 4.2 million miles of roads every day. However, many of these roads need repairs. In fact, there is a huge backlog of $786 billion in needed repairs. Poor road conditions affect drivers significantly. American motorists spend $130 billion on… Read More »
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 »
