Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
Dangers of Falling Asleep While Driving
Nobody wants to fall asleep while behind the wheel. Such a situation can have catastrophic or deadly outcomes. Sadly, this was recently the case in Texas. On June 28, a family from Fort Worth was traveling back from East Texas when a semi-truck hit two 18-wheelers and three passenger vehicles. The truck driver told… Read More »
Dealing With Road Construction: Avoiding Accidents
Road work can be frustrating for drivers. There are often delays and detours to deal with. Switching lanes, slowing down, and traveling in different directions can be frustrating and confusing for even the most experienced driver. Because of this, accidents in work zones are not uncommon. Work zones are indeed dangerous. In 2023, work… Read More »
Driving on Flooded Roads: What You Need to Know
Texas often experiences crazy weather in the form of hurricanes. While the state is not currently experiencing a hurricane, parts of central Texas are seeing unprecedented amounts of rain. There has been a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies. The town of Hunt received about 6.5… Read More »
What to Know About Miss and Run Accidents
You have probably heard of hit and run accidents. There are also miss and run accidents, which you might not have heard of, but likely experienced at some point. A miss and run is also called a phantom driver accident. It happens when another driver’s reckless or negligent actions force you to crash, even… Read More »
What Causes Car Explosions?
In the movies, cars often crash off cliffs and bridges and explode into a fiery ball. It looks great on TV, but is this reality? It’s actually not likely for cars to explode like that. Yes, they can catch fire and that is the more likely situation. While it is technically possible for a… Read More »
Cars and Deer: A Dangerous Combination
When you’re out on the road, looking for deer is probably not your highest priority. However, car accidents involving deer are often dangerous and can sometimes even be deadly. Cars and deer can indeed be a lethal combination. More and more roads are being built through wildlife habitats. This has resulted in deer being… Read More »
What Does it Mean to Cut off Another Driver?
Your friend may be venting to you that they were upset when they recently got cut off by another driver. You may understand that cutting off someone is not nice behavior, but what exactly does it mean? In driving, “cutting someone off” basically means cutting in front of someone. It’s a maneuver where a… Read More »
Do I Need a Vehicle Health Report?
Cars can be costly to buy and repair. Keeping them in tip-top shape is important to keep them running effectively and avoid accidents. Just like you take yourself to the doctor for checkups, you can get a checkup on your vehicle as well. A Vehicle Health Report (VHR) helps promote better vehicle maintenance and… Read More »
Dangers of Disabled Vehicles
We expect that our vehicles will be reliable and get us from place to place safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Vehicles break down from time to time. Sometimes they decide to do so on busy roads and highways, causing a lot of stress for everyone on the road. Being stuck on… Read More »
What to Know About Rollover Accidents
Car accidents can happen in a number of ways. Sometimes vehicles actually tip over onto their roof or side due to the impact. When this happens, it’s known as a rollover. Depending on the circumstances, a vehicle may roll just once or multiple times before coming to a stop. Rollovers are most common in… Read More »