After a car accident, some people might feel minor aches and pains and make the mistake of thinking they got away without any serious injuries. This is the wrong thing to do. Some people who do not feel immediate symptoms find that they wake up a day...
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What is a Hardcore Drunk Driver?
One of our blogs earlier this week discussed “buzzed driving” and .08. However, there is a class of drivers that safety experts refer to as “hardcore” drunk drivers. These are the drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15 or greater. What separates these drivers from the rest is that they usually...
Read MoreWho is at the Most Risk for a Drunken Driving Accident?
Each day, almost 30 people die in the United States in motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. This adds up to an annual cost of over $51 billion, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, there are three groups of people most at risk for injuries and...
Read MoreWhat Just a Few Drinks Does to Your Driving Ability
Have you ever thought that just a few drinks would not impair your ability to drive? Many drivers believe that, and they often find themselves charged with a drunken driving offense. According to the National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), one in three people...
Read MoreWhat To Do if You Spot a Suspected Drunk Driver
Perhaps you have noticed an erratic driver in your rearview mirror in the recent past. Or have you ever wondered why a car appears to be driving well below the posted speed limit? It might be because that driver is intoxicated. Here are some tell-tale...
Read MoreHow to Plan a Safe Super Bowl Celebration
With the Super Bowl teams set for the big game, fans across the country will be hosting or attending Super Bowl parties. Whether you are hosting or attending a game day celebration (which typically includes consuming alcohol), it is important to remember that buzzed driving is drunk driving. Many drivers fail to realize how...
Read MoreThe Reasons for the NTSB’s Cell Phone Ban Recommendation
Some of our blogs last month mentioned the proposed federal ban on cell phones behind the wheel for all drivers in the United States. The mixed reactions ranged from support for the ban to accusations of government regulation gone too far. However, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) did not make the recommendation without...
Read MorePreventing Fires in the Home
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), each year in the United States, 2,500 people die and 12,600 people sustain injuries from fires in the home. Moreover, FEMA reports that house fires cause an estimated $7.3 billion in property damage annually. If you or a loved one is
Read MoreCell Phone Distractions Not Just Limited to Automobile Driving
Maryland has the dubious distinction of having had the first documented case of distracted driving – a Maryland woman talking on her phone while driving crossed a median, flipped her vehicle, and killed five people. That distracted driving accident happened over 10 years ago, and...
Read MoreIs New Car Technology Creating Dangerous Drivers?
Even though the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) says that distracted driving causes approximately 500,000 injuries every year, automakers are creating new ways to occupy drivers’ attention behind the wheel. Ford unveiled its updated Sync system earlier this month at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The hands-free system...
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