Seatbelts are an everyday part of life now. They have been required equipment in all new cars in the U.S. since 1968. That was more than 80 years after the first seat belt was patented. On February 10, 1885, Edward J. Claghorn, of New York, was granted the first U.S. patent for a seat belt. […]
Stay Inside Your Vehicle After a Multi-Car Pileup
January 30, 2015 By
Unless you smell gas, you should almost always stay inside your vehicle until help arrives after any kind of motor vehicle accident, but it is even more important in a multi-car pileup on a highway. As the multi-car accident continues to progress, it will go against every instinct to stay in your car in the […]
5 Tips for Staying Alive After an Auto Accident
January 28, 2015 By
You have survived a terrifying accident, shaken but physically unscathed. You are overwhelmed with relief, but the danger is far from over. Now you have to protect yourself from other unsuspecting drivers who are swiftly approaching. It has been pounded into your head since your first driving lesson, “Never leave the scene of an accident!” […]
Mountain Driving Safety
January 26, 2015 By
Rocky Mountain National Park Celebrates its 100th Anniversary: Mountain Driving Safety January 26, 2015, marks Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th anniversary. For those who will be visiting the park this season, and those who are planning any mountain excursions, we offer these mountain driving safety tips. Make sure you have plenty of gas before you […]
Are Parents Responsible for Car Accidents Their Children Cause?
November 10, 2014 By
This is something that every parent of a teen driver and every victim of an accident caused by a minor needs to know. Unfortunately, like most legal questions, the answer is, “it depends on the circumstances, and the laws in your state.” We know that is frustrating, and we are going to give you the […]
Avoiding Accidents on Icy Roads
November 7, 2014 By
Icy roads are dangerous for even the most experienced driver and in any type of vehicle. While the right vehicle can make driving on snow and ice safer, it can also give drivers a false sense of security, causing them to drive more carelessly. Driving in a storm has the added danger of poor visibility […]
Time Change Safety
October 28, 2014 By
November 2 is the end of Daylight Savings Time in 2014. If you are like most people, you look forward to the hour gained and the chance to get a little extra sleep. It’s not just a novelty. Going back to Standard Time has real health and safety benefits. For instance, when we return to […]
What is Dram Shop and Social Host Liability in Drunk Driving Accidents?
October 24, 2014 By
Although drunk drivers can legally be held responsible for the injuries and deaths that they cause, there are many reasons why that avenue of compensation may not yield nearly enough to cover your medical expenses and other losses, and in some cases there may be no compensation available from the guilty driver. However, dram shop […]
ATV Accident Claims
October 22, 2014 By
According to ATVSafety.gov 327 ATV accident deaths were reported in 2011, and ATV accidents resulted in an estimated 107,500 injuries serous enough to require treatment in emergency rooms, in the U.S. The numbers for 2014 are not yet in, but if the headlines are any indication, it has been a bad year for ATV riders. […]
