As families hit the road for summer vacations, they are often setting themselves up for a tire blowout and a potentially deadly accident. Summer heat increases the likelihood of a blowout. Long drives at high speeds, such as traveling on the Interstate, cause tires to heat up even more. And many families travel in RVs […]
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A Free Guidebook Produced by AccidentAttorneys.org At AccidentAttorneys.org, we are committed to helping you stay safe and avoid car accidents. We asked our accident attorneys what they’ve learned, then created these safety tips for you. Download your copy now. Know Thy Self, the Conditions, and Your Car Driving is often the most dangerous thing you […]
4th of July the Deadliest Day on the Road
July 3, 2015 By
The Fourth of July has been ranked the deadliest day of the year on the road since as far back as 2000, and this year it is expected to be the deadliest Independence Day holiday in seven years. If you can find a way to enjoy your holiday at home, this would be the year to do […]
AAA’s Fourth of July Travel Forecast
July 2, 2015 By
The American Auto Association (AAA) released its annual Independence Day Travel Forecast last week. Travel is expected to be up this year, and the majority of travelers will be driving. AAA says that 35.5 million people are planning to take a road trip this 4th of July weekend. If you are planning to hit the road for the […]
Calculating BAC
June 24, 2015 By
Your blood alcohol content, or blood alcohol concentration, (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in your blood. It is given as a percentage of your blood. A BAC of .08 means that .08%, or eight one-hundredths of your blood is alcohol. Put that way, it doesn’t sound like much at all, but a BAC of […]
3 Most Dangerous Summer Days to Drive
May 26, 2015 By
Summer is upon us, and while that may seem like a good thing for drivers, the season holds some very serious dangers and some of the most deadly driving conditions. Major holidays, teen drivers, and increased travel are just a few of the factors that ramp up the danger on the road during summer months. […]
How to Avoid Dangerous Drivers this Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2015 By
Cinco de Mayo is one of the most dangerous days of the year to be on the road. Whether you are celebrating or just going about business as usual, the safest choice is to stay off the roads, or get off the roads early. For many of us, that is not an option, but there […]
100 Deadly Days for Teen Drivers
April 30, 2015 By
Memorial Day through Labor Day Car accidents are the number one cause of death for teens. Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, marks the beginning of the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2012, more than 1,000 people were killed in teen-related […]
Tailgating Accidents
February 18, 2015 By
On February 7, 2015, Bruce Jenner was involved in a fatal four car accident. A Prius was stopped or moving very slowly when it was hit by a Lexus. Jenner, who was pulling a loaded trailer, saw the accident and swerved to avoid it, but hit the Lexus. The Lexus veered into oncoming traffic where […]
