Car Accidents

Studies have found that rural roads are disproportionately dangerous to drivers. They lead to fatal car accidents at a higher rate than city streets. This doesn’t mean there are more fatal accidents that occur in rural areas overall, but simply that rural accidents...

As cycling continues to grow in popularity, more cyclists share the road with vehicles. While this can be an exhilarating and efficient mode of transportation, it also comes with inherent risks. To help ensure the safety of cyclists and motorists, cyclists need to...

Every year, there are thousands of car crashes in South Dakota, and the possibility of a collision exists wherever there are motor vehicles. Crashes occur every day of the week and every time of day for a seemingly endless list of reasons. Drivers can make many minor...

Driving can be dangerous. No one can entirely remove the risk of accidents, regardless of who is at fault. People with more driving experience and practice may be aware of safety measures to protect themselves. However, it is different for teenage drivers. As...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common after car accidents. Even with modern safety systems like airbags and seatbelts, head injuries can and do happen. It’s very important to identify these injuries as soon as you can. The human brain often cannot regenerate brain...

What happens after a car accident could significantly depend on the collision's circumstances. Certain cases are simple, such as rear-end crashes, where determining who is at fault is often straightforward. However, specific incidents are more complicated, requiring...

Intersections are dangerous places for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The movement of traffic in opposing directions creates the constant risk of a wreck. Thousands of collisions every year occur at intersections across the United States, and many of these...

The cardinal rule in driving is that drivers must always keep their eyes on the road to avoid accidents and mishaps. But that’s easier said than done, especially if you’re the type to use your smartphone while driving. Sending a text message while driving can lead to...

Those who are affected by a motor vehicle collision typically expect insurance to take care of their costs. The party who is not at fault for the crash can generally rely on the insurance coverage carried by the person who caused the wreck for compensation. There...