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When a passenger vehicle collides with the rear or side of a large truck and slides underneath it, the result is often catastrophic. These incidents are known as underride accidents, and they often shear off the top of a car, causing fatal injuries or crushing...
The stopping distance in a passenger car is generally around 300 feet. There are a few different factors that can influence any specific accident. For instance, a newer car with well-maintained brakes is generally going to have a shorter stopping distance than an...
Just because you were partly at fault for a car accident in Minnesota doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not entitled to compensation. Whether or not you can recover damages depends on the details of the crash. First, Minnesota is a no-fault insurance state. This means...
Losing a loved one in a car crash is a tragedy. Particularly when another party was clearly at fault and did something obviously illegal or unsafe, grieving survivors may want justice. They might consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit. State statutes permit...
Vehicle recalls are usually issued after a manufacturer and/or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identifies a defect that poses a safety risk or fails to meet federal standards. When acted upon promptly, recalls can save lives. Unfortunately,...
Crashworthiness refers to how effectively a vehicle protects the people inside it when a collision happens. Rather than focusing on how to avoid a crash, crashworthiness looks at how the car’s design can help reduce injuries when an accident does occur. This concept...
If you get hit by a truck while driving along, you can expect the consequences to be much worse than if you are hit by a smaller passenger vehicle. It’s a simple result of the size difference between the truck and your vehicle. While people can sometimes get away...
With winter now a distant memory, motorcycling becomes something that many can enjoy, rather than just a hardy few. As you cruise along the roads, you’ll be sure to keep a keen eye out for drivers. You’ll look well ahead to see if the drivers waiting to pull out have...
If your summer vacation or upcoming business trip is going to require renting a car or you’ve been involved in a crash and will need to rent a car, driving it will take a bit of learning. It’s best to get familiar with the car while you’re still on the rental car lot....
Are you a car collector? Perhaps you’ve always loved vintage automobiles. They can be fun to drive, and they give you a connection to the past. Maybe you enjoy working on them or restoring them. While it is fine to view vintage cars as a hobby, it is also important to...