According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recent data shows motorcyclists are about 28 times as likely to die in a motor vehicle crash compared to passenger car occupants. Safe motorcycling requires balance, coordination, and good judgment. Motorcycling Safety Tips If you're ever in a serious motorcycle crash, the best hope you have for protecting … [Read more...]
Drinking And Driving
Summer months are a great time to barbecue with the family and friends while enjoying the nice weather. Sadly, extended daylight hours and warmer weather is often accompanied with the risk of people drinking and driving. This means it is up to you to drive safer and avoid other drivers that may be driving while intoxicated. In the U.S., 29 people die daily in motor vehicle … [Read more...]
Worn Tires Are Dangerous
Tire maintenance is imperative to traveling safely in a car. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association sponsors National Tire Safety Week (May 20 - 27, 2019), teaching drivers about tire maintenance and safety. Rotating and balancing tires, performing annual alignments, and sustaining air pressure lead to safer trips. Proper tire upkeep lengthens tire life, saves money, and … [Read more...]
Car Seats Save Children’s Lives
Car accidents are a leading cause of childhood injuries and deaths. Fortunately, many injuries that children face in car crashes are avoidable. Using a safety seat or booster seat correctly could save a child's life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state using proper car seats for infants lowers risk of death in a crash by 71 percent. Toddlers are also safer in a … [Read more...]
Death In A Crash: What To Do
It is devastating to be involved when there is a death in a crash, but these kind of accidents happen every day. Crashes involving small passenger vehicles, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists are more likely to result in deaths than those in semi-truck and large commercial vehicles. However, anyone can be killed in a crash. If you are in a crash, immediately take notes of what … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Or Malpractice Case: Which Should You File
Wrongful deaths and deaths related to medical malpractice aren't the same, and the difference is important to your case. A person's death as a result of another person's intentional act or negligence is a wrongful death case. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed for deaths related to car crashes, intentional killings, police killings and other accidents. Key Differences Between … [Read more...]
