Law Offices of Mark D. VanCleave, PLLC Legal Blog

Today's cars are being equipped with every feature known to man – or at least that’s what it seems. Businesses and manufacturers are designing cars that are not only easy to drive and convenient for long distances but enjoyable. While a shiny new car may be the next...

Car manufacturer marketing materials make a big deal of the safety features they embellish their new vehicles with. No doubt, many people choose their new car because of it.Yet the issue with many in-car safety features is that they only work if you know how to use...

The government is always looking for ways to reduce traffic fatalities. Roughly 40,000 Americans lose their lives every year on the roads. Changes to the law, such as the introduction of speed limits or mandatory seatbelt laws, are designed to push these statistics...

Car accidents can cause significant physical injuries. When your whole life changes from a routine activity like driving, you can suffer in other areas too. Mental health trauma can be just as devastating as physical injuries. There’s no way to tell how every...

Look around any street, and you will see many people wearing wireless earbuds. While some might have them turned off, most likely have them on. Even if they are not listening to something right now, they are ready to hear a message or pick up a call in an...

Driving requires a great deal of focus and situational awareness of your surroundings. And while most drivers take this exercise seriously, a significant number do not. This makes distracted driving one of the leading causes of car accident-related injuries and deaths...

Unsafe driving practices (like drunk and fatigued driving, speeding and reckless driving) are a major cause of auto accidents, these are not the only dangers motorists contend with. Car defects due to manufacturer problems or lack of maintenance can also lead to a...

Driving can be frustrating at times. The morning commute can be congested and driving home in the evening can be wrought with slow drivers and frustrating situations. However, when you are behind the wheel, you must keep your emotions in check. Bouts of anger behind...

Between 2019 and 2020, there was an increase in fatal accidents in the United States, as it went up by 7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the same thing happened, but it was even more drastic: 10%. It now appears that the same thing is happening in 2022, though the exact...

Car accidents and falls are two of the top causes of spinal cord injuries. Unfortunately, a spinal cord injury can lead to a catastrophic outcome, such as paralysis. If you are involved in an accident, seek immediate medical care. Treatment options are available to...