AAA expects to see a new record for holiday travel this upcoming Fourth of July Weekend. Despite historically high gas prices, the auto club predicts nearly 48 million people will travel 50+ miles from home to celebrate our Nation’s Birthday this year. That’s 48 million people on the road. All trying to get to a […]
How to be a Safer Pedestrian Near Roadways
Walking is a healthy, eco-conscious way to get around. With spring arriving across the country, it’s a great time to consider commuting to work on foot or spending a few hours walking around the park on the weekend with your family. While walking is certainly an activity you should enjoy, there are also ways you […]
Why is Distracted Driving a Problem
Distracted driving is still one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. It is estimated to kill several thousand people per year. The concept of distraction may seem benign and it may not seem possible that something like distraction could cause so many accidents, but it certainly does. Here are some […]
How Do You Know If You Should Call a Car Accident Lawyer?
Motor vehicle accidents kill tens of thousands of people in America every year, and they send millions more people to the emergency room with severe injuries. Even though serious car accidents are extremely common, you never really expect to find yourself involved in one until it happens. Maybe you’ve been involved in minor fender-benders before and […]
Spring Clean Your Driving Routine
With the spring season arriving this month, it’s a time for renewal, brightness, sunshine, and a feeling of being free from the long winter! Those are great aspects of this time of year, but it’s also important to keep motorist safety tips in mind as we switch seasons. Although the springtime feels fresh and new, there are […]
Symptoms of a Serious Injury After an Accident
After getting in a car accident, sometimes an injury is really obvious. Someone may have to be transported by ambulance and may be visibly bleeding or otherwise injured. However, in other scenarios, the injury isn’t always obvious but is still quite serious. That’s why it’s so important to have a full medical exam after an accident, […]
Wintertime Driving Tips
With winter weather in full swing across many regions of the country, many motorists may encounter hazardous driving conditions. Snow, ice, rain, and sleet present drivers with circumstances requiring a little special care and skill. Now is a great time to brush up on these winter safe driving tips: Reduce your speed in inclement weather. Most people […]
Safe Driving Tips for the Fall Season
The fall season is upon us, and with that seasonal change, there are a few things that affect driving: fewer daylight hours, an earlier sunset, holiday parties, and winter weather in many parts of the country. So what can you do to prepare? Here are a few tips: Prioritize sleep. Drowsy driving is really dangerous […]
Prevent Holiday DUI Accidents
With the holidays right around the corner, now is a great time to broach the subject of holiday DUIs. Office parties, get-togethers with friends, and family gatherings are part and parcel of the season. With many of these events, alcohol beverages are part of the deal. That may be why there is a bit of […]