Labor Day is, for many, the final hoorah of summer. No wonder, then, that AAA predicts travel this year will be near or at pre-pandemic levels. This means hundreds of thousands of additional motorists will take to the road to travel 50+ miles from home this weekend, with around 80% of these travels to be […]
Back to School Safety Tips
August 15, 2022 By
No matter how your child gets to school, steps can be taken to help them get there safely. Here are some tips to help keep your children safe while they walk, ride a bike, or take the bus to and from school. Pedestrians Many children walk to school. If your child is walking, talk to […]
Driving While Impaired: Shocking New AAA Study
July 15, 2022 By
A new study from the AAA Foundation has found that nearly 50% of U.S. drivers over the age of 16 may be driving while under the influence of a potentially driver impairing (PDI) medication. The study considered several classes of drugs, including: Antihistamines Cough medicines Antidepressants Opioid pain medications Muscle relaxers Sleep aids Amphetamines Each of these […]
July Fourth Travel Forecast
June 30, 2022 By
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 […]
Why is Distracted Driving a Problem
March 30, 2022 By
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?
March 15, 2022 By
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
March 15, 2022 By
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
February 28, 2022 By
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
January 15, 2022 By
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 […]
