You often hear people talk about the dangers of drowsy driving. This is especially true with truck drivers and commercial drivers, who may feel like they have to keep driving due to their schedules even when they feel very tired, but it impacts everyone. A student on the way to school or a worker coming …
Drunk Driving Has Decreased, but Not Enough
Remember when you were a kid. You knew it was summer in Springfield because you would all get in the car and drive to your Uncle Jim’s house for a barbeque. Mom would help Aunt Laura in the kitchen while your dad and uncle would stand over the flames drinking bottles of Bud and flipping …
Factors That Make it More Likely a Car Accident Will be Fatal
The vast majority of car accidents are not fatal. In many cases, there is merely property damage or minor injuries. However, there is always the risk of severe injury or death in any crash, and these accidents continue to take between 35,000 and 40,000 lives every year. With this in mind, what are the factors …
Do Drugs Cause More Fatal Road Accidents Than Alcohol?
44% of drivers killed on the country’s roads test positive for drugs. The data from a 2018 report by the Governors Highway Safety Association was based on drivers killed in vehicle accidents during 2016. The report continues: 38% of the dead drivers had alcohol in their blood. 49% of those who tested positive for alcohol …
Can Technology Prevent You From Getting Distracted While Driving?
You know how easy it is to get distracted while driving. It can be tempting to answer the phone when it rings, or send a message before you forget. It can take longer than you think to enter your new destination into your GPS or change stations on the radio. Technology can be useful …
Why is Texting While Driving More Acceptable Than Drunk Driving?
When you see someone drinking and driving, you probably think badly of them. You may think these drivers are irresponsible and a danger to society. Yet why do you not feel the same about someone who is texting and driving? You may have driven while texting yourself. Even if you have not, you probably know …
Car Accidents: Does Ohio Have a Contributory Negligence Law?
Most personal injury suits, especially those centered on car accidents, are built upon a foundation of negligence. For example, if a drunk driver collides with your car and you suffer injuries, you may acquire compensation through an injury claim. The other motorist was incapacitated at the time of the crash, which is a clear example …
Driving? Choose a Safer Vehicle to Prevent Injuries
There are plenty of vehicles on the roads, but did you know that some are safer than others? It’s not just safety ratings themselves that play a role. The size of a vehicle, as well as other factors, play a role in how seriously someone could be hurt if they end up in a crash. …
Ohio: Put Away Your Phones While Driving
Walk into any Ohio gym, and you’ll see phones attached to arms pumping out workout music. Stand in line at a DMV, and you might see people Facetiming as they wait for their number to be called. And during any lunch break in Cleveland, chances are you’ll see fingers scrolling through emails between bits of …
Tips for Safe Driving Year-Round
Safe driving is something that you need to prioritize during every season of the year. Every time you get behind the wheel, take a moment to think about accident risks. Then, focus on the steps that you can take to avoid a crash. Defensive driving is a great place to start. When motorists drive defensively, …