Want to know how likely it is that someone will get into an accident? Forget about checking their age. Just look at how much experience they have. This does often correlate with age. The initial age at which most drivers get a license and go out on the road alone is...
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Garda driver flips vehicle, passenger suffers fatal injuries
Arizona is no stranger to truck collisions, but one particular company has been involved in several across the United States. This has brought it up to national significance, as it’s being questioned why the firm is having so many issues with their drivers. In the May...
What medical conditions can affect a senior’s driving ability?
The Phoenix metro area is a lovely place to retire, as the thousands of seniors who live in the Valley of the Sun can tell you. And most of our seniors are terrific, careful drivers. Still, with age, comes the likelihood that drivers could have one or more medical...
Driving tips to avoid accidents at intersections in Arizona
Intersections are some of the deadliest areas of the road. Despite signage, traffic lights and the rules of when you’re expected to yield — all of which are expected to keep people safe — intersections will always have inherent risks. With the massive amount of...
Spot the warning signs of a distracted driver
As most Arizonans know, distracted driving is dangerous — it’s a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents throughout the United States. No matter if it’s texting, changing the music, eating a meal or settling down the kids in the backseat, all these activities and...
How do you put a price on a personal injury claim after a crash?
After getting into a major motor vehicle collision, money may be the last thing on your mind. You may have to worry about the stress of getting your vehicle repaired, which could mean driving a rental car for weeks. In some cases, the damage may be so severe that you...
The 3 kinds of distracted driving
No matter what you’re doing, does it seem like distractions abound? Even when driving a car, people often find themselves preoccupied with things other than the road in front of them. While distractions come in almost endless varieties, researchers say that there are...
Wear a helmet to prevent the risk of a serious brain injury
Out of all the things you could do to help yourself in the case of a motorcycle crash, it’s putting on a helmet. Helmets do prevent brain injuries if a crash happens. Motorcyclists who ride without them are at a much greater risk of suffering from a permanent brain...
Drinking coffee in the car is a distraction
People often look at texting and driving when talking about distractions. They commit to putting away their phone or even turning it off. They always set up the GPS before they start driving, so they don’t have to do it on the way. They get a playlist going, pick...
The many facets of a spinal cord injury
Having a spinal cord injury is a serious life change. Things that you once did without much thought might suddenly be more difficult. This can weigh heavily on your resources, but it might also start to impact your mental health. Many individuals who have spinal cord...

