A growing number of motorists across New Hampshire and the rest of the United States are choosing large trucks or SUVs, rather than traditional sedans. While large cars and trucks may offer more protection in the event of a crash to those riding inside them, they...
How is microsleeping defined?
When looking at microsleep, it is important to understand what it means in the specific context of driving. Why is it so dangerous? What sort of unique problems can microsleeping cause in general? How microsleep works WebMD discusses the impact of microsleeping on...
3 things to know before accepting a fast auto insurance settlement
If you have experienced an auto collision injury, you may be facing both steep medical bills and forced time off work during your recovery. With financial pressure mounting, you understandably want to receive your insurance payout as quickly as possible....
What should you do after a car accident?
Even seasoned drivers will find themselves reeling after a car accident. Bad accidents can result in massive property damage and serious injuries. However, even seemingly minor accidents are still stressful for all involved. As a result, you must know which steps to...
How long does it take to get an insurance payout?
After a car accident, you likely need money to help you get back on your feet and to fix the problems resulting from the crash. But you probably will have to deal with an insurance company to get the money. Time is of the essence for you because you likely will be...
Can whiplash cause long-term damage?
Whiplash is arguably one of the most common injuries you could sustain in a car accident. The severity of your diagnosis will depend on the point of impact, as well as where you sat in the vehicle. If not promptly treated, its effect could linger for many months or...
Data on distraction-related accidents
Whether another driver collides with your vehicle while using their phone or they cause an accident because they took their hands off the wheel to eat food, distracted driving occurs for a wide variety of reasons. On top of reviewing risk factors associated with...
Is sleep apnea making truckers less safe?
It is virtually impossible to drive anywhere in the Granite State without seeing semi-trucks. After all, tractor-trailers play an important role in delivering goods across New England. With luck, the semi-trucks you encounter on your daily commute have drivers who are...
Think twice before accepting an insurance company’s first offer
After a New Hampshire car crash, you may want to get compensation as fast as possible. Yet, you may be doing yourself a disservice if you accept an insurance company’s initial claim offer. When push comes to shove, insurance companies are for-profit entities, and this...
Speeding and traffic crash statistics
Every time you get behind the wheel, you face many different risks. In addition to bad weather, traffic congestion and distracted driving, many accidents occur because of excessive speeds. Moreover, speeding not only increases the probability of a motor vehicle...